Are There Any Skincare Products that Imitate the Effects of BOTOX®?
Wouldn’t it be great to get rid of pesky lines around the eyes and forehead—such as crow’s feet, frown lines, and worry lines—for good? Some people love the smoother, more youthful complexion they get shortly after a BOTOX® session, but groan at the thought of coming back for more injections after the medication has been metabolized by their body. Truthfully, there are few procedures that are as transformative as wrinkle-relaxing injections at our Westlake Village office because BOTOX® is injected strategically into targeted muscle areas on the face, and the neuromodulator stops the muscle contractions that cause wrinkles to form on the surface.
Topical products are not injected, but are absorbed into the skin, so they don’t have the same ability to relax facial muscles. Since they can’t penetrate the skin barrier and make changes to the activity of the nerves and muscles, they don’t really compare to the injectable option.
While it’s true that there aren’t any topical skincare options that can replace BOTOX®, there are some that produce similar effects. These can also be helpful if you want to make the results of injectables last longer between your appointments, or serve an alternative way of preserving youthful skin if you’re not quite ready to get injectables just yet.
Cleansers
A good cleanser is one of those essentials that you can’t do without in your skin routine. You need to wash your face each night before bed to scrub away dirt, oil, makeup, and any other impurities that could be harmful to skin cells. It might seem simple, but cleansing is an important way of maintaining young-looking skin.
Hyaluronic Acid
Add hyaluronic acid products to your routine to give your skin a more supple appearance and hide wrinkles such as crow’s feet, nasolabial folds, and frown lines by increasing skin hydration.
Retinol
Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that helps to improve the overall tone and texture of the skin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, so many dermatologists consider it to be essential in any anti-aging skin routine. It makes older cells act in a more youthful manner, boosts collagen production, and speeds up skin cell renewal.
Contact Pierre Skin Care Institute if you’re interested in finding out more about BOTOX®, skincare products, and other options for maintaining a more youthful look. Call us at 805-496-9190 or submit a contact form online to request a consultation.
