It is a very scary thought to go under the needle to preserve our youthful beauty, so the idea of having alternatives is very comforting. There is a lot of talk how Botox is very unnatural looking and you can see for yourself when looking at the many celebrities who have had it done. Those who have Botox too many times tend to look like clowns or robots without facial expressions. Doctors that offer the Botox regime are even trying to target younger people by saying things like, “The younger you start the better you will look later on.” But for those of us who don’t wan to prick our faces with needles, the alternatives to Botox will suffice.

First, what causes the need for Botox-like treatments? The lines on our faces are already set from facial expressions (smiling, frowning, laughing, squinting) and the more we make them and the longer we make them, the more defined they become. To help eliminate these lines, we need to moisturize and soften them. Another creation of the skin epidemic is the environment. The sun’s UV rays can cause the skin to dry up and become wrinkly; it is also known to cause skin cancer.

The loss of collagen in your skin can also alter the construction of your skin. Collagen is what helps to keep our faces looking soft, smooth and plump. As we get older, the collagen is reduced, causing our fact to lose its youthful structure. Botox is known to tighten the skin to restructure the shape of the face.

As our skin dries out over time, wrinkles will occur, making us look like a raisin. And the most disgusting cause of all is smoking. The toxins within the smoke can be very harmful for the skin. It causes wrinkles. So what are some ways to get rid of all of these damages to the skin without using Botox?

Obagi-C Rx System C SunGuard SPF is an anti-aging treatment that helps to prevent wrinkles and lines caused by the sun. This can be applied every single day for the rest of your life if you wanted.

NeoStrata Ultra Skin Smoothing Cream AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) 10 is formula created to help your skin against the pollution in the environment (smog, smoke and other elements). It causes dead cells to be replaced by new cells, exfoliating your skin for a smoother look.