Botox To Prevent Wrinkles?

Shannon K, I am not a supporter of using Botox at all, especially for a young person like yourself. Despite its popularity, I wonder why people continue to put a toxin in their bodies! Did you know that this drug is actually a neurotoxin made from poison? This ingredient is actually created from a family of toxins that causes lethal food poisoning. Have you wonder what will happen if the toxin travels to other parts of your body?

Data from the Food and Drug Administration from 1997-2006 showed that there were 16 deaths, 180 life-threatening complications, and 87 hospitalizations linked to Botox injections.

Botox is a "band-aid" solution to your wrinkle woes because it is temporary and it does not address the underlying causes of your skin problem. Taking these injections are like sticking a gum on a leaking pipe. The gum might stop the leaking for a while, but it will not hold and might cause more trouble in the future.

Many doctors believe that Botox can potentially cause more wrinkles instead of minimizing them. The site of the injection actually can become more problematic and wrinkled after undergoing several treatments.

Your ongoing sun exposure seems to be the main cause of wrinkles in your case and it appears that the protective creams are not working completely. The skin must be nurtured from the inside. We all know that UVA and UVB exposure causes 90% of all symptoms of premature skin aging, including wrinkles. While sunscreen is a woman's best weapon against developing wrinkles, most women don't apply enough, apply it frequently enough or use a high enough level of UV protection and more importanly, neglect caring for the skin through proper nutrition and hydration.

Free radicals molecules lead to the degeneration of collagen, a protein found in the skin that keeps it elastic and healthy-looking. Free radicals are found in the UV radiation in sunlight, smoking and air pollution. Foods that are high in antioxidants help counteract a decrease in collagen, elasticity and firmness in aging skin.

For example, tomatoes are an excellent wrinkle prevention food because they contain lycopene, a substance that also decreases the risk of developing cancer. Red peppers have loads of Vitamin A and Vitamin E, as well as bioflavonoids, which moisturize and heal the skin. Beets and carrots (and other red and dark orange vegetables) are also great foods to consume if you want to prevent wrinkles. Also rich in antioxidants, kale also contains iron that helps bring oxygen to the skin and vitamin A that wards off premature aging. Blueberries are another excellent source of antioxidants. And finally, salmon contains a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids that reduces inflammation and lubricates the skin.

It's also important to avoid smoking and to stay hydrated by drinking at least six glasses of water a day in order to keep your skin looking young and wrinkle free.

I think if you consider a more natural approach to caring for your skin today, you will avoid exposing your body to toxins that may bring your serious health consequences in the future.