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9 Skin-Care Products That Work Like Botox In A Bottle
Every time we open our TikTok app, we’re inundated with a new beauty trend users can’t stop raving about. While many aren’t worth a second thought, the “Botox in a bottle” videos left us wanting to know more. Though we’re in full support of people heading to an expert for whatever cosmetic treatments suit their fancy, we’re intrigued that there might be a needle-free method right at home. So, we tapped three dermatologists to weigh in. Meet the Experts Dr. Dendy Engelman is a New York City–based board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon who specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Tiffany Libby is a board-certified dermatologist and dual-fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon…
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Botox has its place, but it’s no substitute for a robust skincare regime | Beauty
Sitting on my kitchen table is an unopened face cream accompanied by a press release describing it as “Botox for bedtime”. I won’t name the brand or product because there are dozens, if not hundreds, just like it. This one just happens to have broken the camel’s proverbial and compelled me to correct this common and maddening misconception: botulinum toxin injections ( Botox) are never a replacement for skincare – and vice versa. What Botox/toxin does is restrict specific muscle movement. In non-medical applications (remember that Botox is now used widely to treat migraines, teeth grinding, incontinence, excessive sweating and more), it is injected around “dynamic wrinkles” – that is,…