A Derm Says To Avoid This Popular Anti-Aging Wrinkle Treatment Because It Makes You ‘Look Off,’ And What To Try Instead

Let’s admit it: botox is the holy grail of wrinkle-minimizing treatments. The neuromodulator is often excellent for “freezing” the muscles and muscle contractions and can then soften wrinkles and fine lines for softer-looking skin. But no one cosmetic procedure is right for everyone, as Dr. Shereene Idriss explains.

If you’ve tried Botox and feel like the result made you “look off,” you’re probably right. Perhaps you aren’t used to seeing your eyebrows positioned so much higher, or maybe Botox created too frozen a look on your face and you prefer more natural results. Whatever the case is, Botox doesn’t have to be the sole solution for you if you’re trying to achieve smoother-looking skin. Dr. Idriss suggests trying these three skincare ingredients, thought she warns: “Nothing is Botox in a bottle — that’s just marketing.”