What can Botox do that cleansing, moisturizing, and treating can't? You care for your skin every day. But is your normal routine enough to combat the signs of aging? Take a look at what you need to know about the ways your skin can change and how a Botox treatment can help. 

How Does the Skin Change As You Age?

The outer layer of the skin thins as you age. Along with thinning, the skin loses elasticity and strength. This increases the risk of sagging, wrinkles, or dryness. Combine these changes with years of UV (ultraviolet light from the sun) damage and you could have age spots, fine lines, or deeper wrinkles.

Can At-Home Care Products Affect Your Skin?

Yes, the facial care products you use at home can impact your skin. But this doesn't mean your cleanser, moisturizer, mask, serum, or other treatment will erase the signs of aging. An over-the-counter moisturizing product can hydrate your skin. While this can help to soothe the skin, it can't combat every sign of aging. These products won't eliminate fine lines or wrinkles in the same way that a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure could.

How Does Botox Change Your Skin?

Also known as botulinum toxin type A or botulinum therapy, this type of injectable blocks the nerve signals to the facial muscles. This stops contractions and smooths the skin on top. The result is a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, nose, and lips, and on the forehead.

What Can Botulinum Therapy Do That Your Moisturizer Can't Do?

While both options can help you to achieve a more youthful appearance, only Botox treatments can significantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Not only can botulinum injections change the look of wrinkles in a way that over-the-counter daily products and treatments can't, it won't take weeks or months to see results.

Anti-aging moisturizers and treatments require daily use to see a noticeable change in the skin's surface or texture. With botulinum therapy, you will see a dramatic difference after the first use. But this doesn't mean botulinum toxin type A is a one-time-and-you're-done treatment. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), this type of facial injectable typically lasts for three to four months. As the results begin to wear off, you will need to get a repeat injection to maintain wrinkle reduction. Even though botulinum therapy isn't a permanent treatment, you may find it easier, more convenient, and preferable to daily (or nightly) facial cream use.

Reach out to a company like SkinSavvy Aesthetics to learn more.