Do you want to look years younger but are afraid of needles or want something with longer-lasting effects? Here are the top Botox alternatives which you can consider.
1. Botox Alternative Creams/Anti-Aging Creams/Wrinkle Creams
Nowadays, there are many different brands of anti-aging creams and wrinkle creams available, with new ones being introduced every year, and these can be the perfect Botox alternatives you’re looking for. Unlike in the case of Botox injections, you can apply these creams yourself just as you would apply any other cream, which means you can make yourself look younger even when you’re on a trip or right in the comfort of your home.
One container is also sure to cost less than a visit to a Botox practitioner, and since there you have plenty of options, you can easily switch from one to another until you find the one that suits you best. Many creams even offer a free trial period so you can test it first and only pay for it when you’re sure it works for you.
Usually, creams that contain retinol, hydroxy acids and tea extracts deliver good results in preventing facial wrinkles, with LifeCell Wrinkle Cream and Athena 7-Minute Lift being two of the top brands.
2. Protox
Protox is also a good Botox alternative since it has pretty much the same effects as Botox injections, but is applied on the skin as a gel instead of injected into the muscles. Protox reduces the depth of the muscle contractions so they don’t lead to wrinkles. It can also hydrate the skin, leaving you with a refreshing feeling, and has longer-lasting effects, though you’ll have to wait weeks to see and feel the difference.
3. Facial Treatments
Certain types of facials work, too, while costing less. They can even be the perfect form of relaxation after a stressful week. While anti-aging facials can be made and applied at home, the more effective ones can be found at your local spa, with the best types being the Derma Lift, the Collagen facial and the Infrared skin treatment. The Collagen facial hydrates the skin and stimulates the production of new skin cells while the Infrared facial makes skin more firm while removing visible wrinkles.
4. Face Lift
In some ways, Botox injections are better than having a face lift since the latter is actually a surgical procedure that takes quite some time to recover from and is accompanied by more risks. Still, having a face lift is one of the top Botox alternatives because it gives permanent results, which means you don’t have to keep coming back to the clinic and though expensive, it might actually be cheaper in the long run than the total of all the Botox injections you’ll have to take to keep yourself youthful.
5. Acupuncture
Though it also involves needles, acupuncture is also one of the top Botox alternatives because it is accompanied by fewer risks, and is actually not painful. It does more than remove wrinkles, too. Rather, it can also tighten your facial pores, make your skin more firm and improve overall blood flow so you will feel not just younger but healthier. In the same way you should choose a Botox practitioner with care, you should also choose your acupuncturist carefully.
