5 Alternatives to Botox PLUS 2 bonus tips

Want to treat wrinkles on your face? If you don’t want to invest in expensive botox or you don’t trust the effectives of Botox in your body, then this is the right blog for you. Anti-ageing alternatives to Botox are the safe way to minimise wrinkles and antiageing without injections.

Typically, Botox targets dynamic wrinkles. These alternatives are going to help soften the effects of these on your face, for a radiant, youthful, less stressed appearance.

[Disclaimer: This is not an endorsed post. I have not been sponsored to mention any of these products. 🙂 Just useful information for you to use!]

You can watch the tips here on the video, or you can proceed and read the tips, PLUS two bonus tips at the end!

Botox alternative #1: Retrain your face

This is super easy, free, and you can start immediately! You can decrease your own static wrinkles if you do the following:

Identify your triggers.

• Do you always frown or use your 11s when you drive? No problem. Invest in a good pair of sunglasses to reduce the glare.
• Do you squint in front of the computer? Get an anti-glare device for your screen.
• Do you make a stressed face all the time? Breathe! Relax your face and tell yourself it is going to be okay! You can even gently massage your forehead and eyebrows with your fingers as you ease your expression into one of peace and calm.

Botox Alternative #2: Smoofies Anti-Wrinkle Patches.

Unashamed punt. But of course this will be in here.

Smoofies anti-wrinkle patches work. 100% toxin-free, organic, and chemical-free, these easy to apply patches smooth your skin by lifting the underlying muscle, and smoothing the wrinkles out. They retrain the muscles to lay flat. Wear them overnight for up to 30 days for static wrinkles.

These adhesive anti-wrinkle patches are applied directly to the skin on the area of concern (just not under your eyes – that skin is too delicate for this).

These work!

But, they take time and consistency.

And, just like Botox, these wrinkles will return if you stop using them. So keep on using them at night to stay smooth and radiant.

Botox Alternative #3: Change your sleeping position.

Your sleep wrinkles are something that even Botox cannot remove!

Imagine what your face will look like if you don’t squish your face up for 8 hours a night, day after day, year after year!

Sleep lines can age you super quickly, especially if you are a side-sleeper.

So, sleep on your back!

This may be easier said than done, as you don’t have much control over how you sleep while you’re sleeping! So, you can consider investing in an anti-ageing sleep pillow. It is very expensive for us South Africans, but will be worth it for people who have sleep lines and want to get rid of them.

Botox Alternative #4: Buy a silk pillow case

Another lovely alternative to botox that is also relatively affordable is getting a silk pillowslip or two.

I like the ones from Woollies. Or you can choose your favourite retailer for this.

The smooth silky pillow slip is very forgiving for those moments when you are not sleeping on your back, and help relax facial lines (dynamic wrinkles) and so reduces the appearance of sleep lines.

Not only is it great for your hair, but it will start paying dividends in the long run.

Botox Alternative #5: Anti-ageing oils and creams.

While these might not freeze your muscles under your skin like Botox does, they do still have a role to play in skin elasticity, health, and vitality.

I highly recommend our Ultimate Organic Anti-Age Face Oil for Overnight Repair after you’ve cleansed at night, and then our Wrinkle and Pigmentation Removal Cream for Face and Neck for morning and evenings. These reverse some of the sun’s damage to the skin, as well as smooth out some of those pesky lines.

And now… for the BONUS TIPS!

Bonus tip #1: Massage your face.

I am sure there are many, many other ways to tackle jowls and turkey necks, but this manual massage technique is working very well for me.

Be sure to use a good quality face oil while massaging.

Bonus tip #2: Beat your neck and jaw with a hot wet towel!

I’ve just started doing this and it seems to be working. Let me know if it works for you!

Be sure to use a deeply moisturising face and neck cream before and after.

Final thoughts on Botox alternatives

Remember, if you don’t follow a lifestyle of eating healthy, sleeping well, staying out of the sun, reducing alcohol and smoking, and stress, then your anti-ageing may be an uphill journey, even with Botox. Anti-ageing is more like a long-term effort made up of a combination of things than a single silver-bullet product. So, please take care of yourself. Follow a good daily skincare routine, eat healthy, stay hydrated and out of the sun, and allow yourself to relax and destress.

So, if you want to reduce wrinkles without the time, expense, or potential risks of Botox, then give these five alternatives a go!