From Cosmopolitan · Beth Gillette · · 2m
Beauty Editor's Botox-Free Forehead Solutions
Beauty editor tests skincare alternatives to avoid Botox for smoother forehead.
In brief
Beauty editor tests skincare alternatives to avoid Botox for smoother forehead. Beauty editor tries peptides, retinol, vitamin C, and growth factors to reduce forehead wrinkles without Botox. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
I’m afraid of Botox
I’m inching toward 30 in a few months and catch myself emoting in the mirror, searching for fine lines lately.
Botox is common in beauty industry
When I moved to New York to be Cosmo’s beauty editor, I was offered Botox before my name was attached to my desk.
Botox risks my expressions
I like to look surprised, to show when I’m sad or frustrated, to see how my face changes as I listen to you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love in full.
Peptides for forehead smoothing
Princess peptide, as I like to call her, has been a skincare darling for a few years, signaling cells to create more collagen.
Peptides take 6-12 weeks
Dermatologist Kate Edwards says most people see subtle improvements in texture, firmness, and fine lines after 6 to 12 weeks of consistent use.
P-TIOX serum for forehead
I use P-TIOX Anti-Wrinkle Peptide Serum daily, paying extra attention to my forehead and under-eyes for over a year.
Retinol for skin renewal
Retinol increases cell turnover, reducing fine lines and wrinkles while speeding up collagen production.
Retinol side effects
Starting with once per week, retinol can cause drying, peeling, irritation, and redness before becoming tolerable.
Dieux serum for retinol
I use Dieux Firm Revival HydroRetinal Firming Serum, which is gentle and padded with soothing ingredients.
Vitamin C for skin health
Vitamin C inhibits melanin production to fade hyperpigmentation and prevents collagen degradation for smoother skin.
Lenox serum for vitamin C
I use Lenox and Sixteenth’s Preservationist Vitamin C Cream Serum daily with zero irritation.
Growth factors for collagen
Growth factors stimulate fibroblasts to produce collagen, improving skin texture and firmness while reducing fine lines.
BIOEFFECT serum for growth factors
I use BIOEFFECT EGF Day Serum, a lighter-weight formula that acts as a primer before makeup.
Beauty editor’s skincare routine
I test peptides, retinol, vitamin C, and growth factors to avoid Botox for a smoother forehead without wrinkles.
In short
Beauty editor tries peptides, retinol, vitamin C, and growth factors to reduce forehead wrinkles without Botox.
