Natural Botox Alternatives To Get Rid Of Those Wrinkles

By Stephanie Brockridge

The desire to eliminate facial wrinkles has been pursued since Biblical times. When you look at stars such as Joan Rivers who have had a significant number of face lifts, we realize that some people will do almost anything to have flawless skin. With all of the side effects associated with plastic surgery and Botox treatments, people today are seeking botox alternatives to help them reduce the appearance of their facial lines and wrinkles.

While Botox was very popular when it was first introduced, people are now becoming more educated and realize that it may not be good to have something that causes botulism voluntarily introduced into our body. Regardless of how safe doctors claim it to be, it is only normal for us to be skeptical at this point.

A Botox alternative that can be used with the same, if not better effect is Hyaluronan or Hyaluronic Acid. Instead of injecting a toxin into your skin, this type of treatment is applied to your skin in the form of a cream or serum. This type of treatment is a much more attractive alternative for you since it will not pose any health risks to your skin or overall health.

Since hyaluronic acid is a non surgical treatment, side effects such as facial pain, nausea, and muscle weakness will not occur. As a matter of fact, Japanese people have been using this natural compound for many years and they have had no ill effects whatsoever. This is another example of Eastern medicine being so far ahead of Western medicine in the treatment of skin care issues and natural health.

Be aware that some people have experienced side effects from hyaluronic acid injections. The common side effects associated with this treatment are bruising, infection, redness, and pain at the site where the injection was administered. Fortunately, these side effects last only a couple of days and this treatment can help reduce the depth of wrinkles and improve sagging skin. Another downside of Restylane treatments is that they will need to be administered every few months in order to maintain their desired effects.

Maintaining higher levels of this acid in the body leads to tighter, firmer and more hydrated skin. Since the acid is known for its lubricating qualities, the tissues between and around the muscles stays smooth, thereby reducing the development and appearance of wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid can be taken orally in capsule or liquid form. If you do not want to take an oral supplement, you can apply it in the form of a skin cream or ointment. By using hyaluronic acid, you can avoid the pain and expense encountered by having expensive and time-consuming Botox injections performed.

With all of the new evidence that has come to light over the last decade or so, having tighter and healthier looking skin is now much easier to attain than ever. While these are some of the Botox alternatives you can use, it is also important that you live a healthy lifestyle by not smoking, getting an adequate amount of sleep nightly, and by drinking at least 8 glasses of pure water each day. Incorporating hyaluronic acid in your diet along with a daily application of a serum to your skin can help reverse the aging process of your face. - 30292

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