Many people and especially showbiz people have relied on cosmetic botox injections to keep crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles at bay.
In fact, a new report came out a few years ago indicating that botox customers are getting younger and younger. A plastic surgeon in California reported that some of his botox clients, who are in show business or the modeling / acting profession, are as young as 30 years old!
The truth of the matter is that botox is effective, fast, fairly painless, fast-acting, and requires no downtime; hence the term “Lunchtime Facelift” … So there’s just one caveat …
The cost!
It’s still too expensive to run every three to six months for most of the people who work like us.
But the good news is that many cosmetic companies have researchers working around the clock to find a current solution for this multi-billion dollar industry. And they are taking big steps …
One of the first alternative products to botox cream was Avotone, which still falls short in terms of effectiveness. Another is Strivectin or as some people spell it Strivecton.
They call it “better than botox”, but it is actually called Strivecten-SD, which I have been told is not as effective as Avotone and does not contain all the ingredients that researchers have found effective.
So what makes a good Botox cream and how does it work?
Basically, all of these creams contain certain amino acid peptides that help weaken the contracting muscles, thus reducing the formation of wrinkles or folds. When these creams are applied to problem areas, they help flatten crow’s feet around the eyes and smooth worry lines on the forehead.
When looking for an alternative to botox cream, make sure it contains an essential amino acid peptide called Argireline. This ingredient helps to block the nerve signals that control the contraction of the facial muscles.
The result produces a significant reduction in both the depth and the size of the fine lines. The 2002 International Journal of Cosmetic Science reported that when a topical cream containing 10% argireline was applied to the volunteers, the wrinkle depth reduction was up to 30% after just 30 days of treatment.
That is pretty impressive.
The other ingredient that an alternative product to botox should contain is Matrixyl.
Research showed that a cream containing just 3% Matrixyl temporarily produced “a very significant reduction in deep and moderate wrinkles”, and deep wrinkles were reduced by an average of 68%.
A newer and much more effective Botox cream
Now there is a new “kid on the block” and this product looks quite promising. This product contains the two ingredients mentioned above, plus two more newly discovered peptides that increase the effectiveness of the product.
In addition, it contains antioxidants such as vitamin C, alpha lipoic acid, and DMAE. In addition, it can be used on the entire face and throat, for total control of wrinkles on the face and neck. It’s called AlphaDermaCE.
Results are only permanent
Keep in mind that alternatives to botox cream are only a temporary solution. You should always strive to help reverse skin aging by employing skin rejuvenation techniques as described on my website.
Always continue to use collagen building creams like copper peptides and exfoliating acids like lactic acid or salicylic acid, to help get rid of old dead skin as you rebuild new cells.
Also, consider facial exercise and massage along with skin prick … For more information, see below …