The Alternatives To Botox

The wrinkles that form around the eyes, known as "crows feet," can be caused by a whole host of hereditary and environmental factors, and can cause much consternation among women and perhaps even some men. Not only do these age one's face, but they can also cause an appearance of squinting!

Skin elasticity along with involuntary muscle contraction in the area can be hereditary factors. In addition, other hereditary factors that may contribute include eyesight issues, which cause squinting that leads to deepened "crows feet." Environmental factors, such as sun exposure also play a part. Sun exposure not only damages the skin itself, but the sun's rays also cause the squinting and eye area movements that contribute to these unsightly wrinkles.

Many women have tried many different products to "cure" this look and re-smooth the area. When Botox came on the scene, it was heralded as a great solution, as it tends to "freeze up" the muscles that are the cause of the issue.

However, there are several drawbacks to Botox which leave women searching for a better solution. For one, Botox is a chemical, and is not welcomed by many women in this age of healthy, pollutant-free living. Another issue is that Botox is injected. Lastly, there just seems something wrong with using a chemical agent to paralyze your muscles. Surely they function as they do for a reason!

This is why topical lotions and creams are much more sought after. Some of these products claim to work under the skin, while others deal with the problem right on the surface of the skin! For example, some tightening agents are applied directly to the under eye area, and then are left to dry. This drying action is where you start to see results. As the product dries, it pulls the wrinkles flat, leaving you with smoother, more youthful skin. Users will want to note that this pulling and smoothing motion is exactly what a doctor does in the process of facial surgery, such as a face lift: tightens the skin using a pulling motion.

The user advantages to these lotions, besides the simple improvement in looks and self-esteem, are numerous. For example, the products are often pleasant- smelling, luxurious, easy to use and cost effective. In addition, because they are applied directly on the surface, there are no injections, doctor visits, or follow up visits required!

Overall, the topical creams are so much more pleasant and bearable than the needles, pain, costs and office visits associated with surgical or injectable fixes, while still giving comparable results.