I’m not opposed to getting Botox but a $10 serum worked 1,000% on my forehead lines – they’re so faint now
A BEAUTY enthusiast has revealed how she got rid of wrinkles on her forehead without cosmetic injections.
She raved that a budget-friendly skincare serum completely reversed the signs of aging.
The 31-year-old shared her product recommendation on Reddit’s Skincare Addiction forum in response to a user asking for anti-aging advice.
DRAWING A LINE
The beauty fan said it had been a few months since she started using The Ordinary’s Argireline Solution 10%.
“It’s a peptide solution that is supposed to help fill in and reduce fine lines,” she wrote under the handle Ascanner.
“This product has worked 1000% on my forehead lines.
“They are so faint compared to when I started using it.
“I’m not opposed to Botox and have already gotten some filler here and there, but this product has allowed me to put the Botox off for another year, which is what I was hoping for.
“Highly recommend!”
The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% Serum for Facial Wrinkles has over 117,000 likes on Sephora.
According to the brand, the $9.69 product should be applied twice daily before “heavier” treatments to achieve optimal results.
It has been formulated to rejuvenate skin as an alternative to injections.
The Redditor said she couldn’t put a timeline on how long it took to achieve her results.
“That being said, I’ve been using it for 6-8 months and have been happy with the results for a long time and plan to rebuy soon,” she said.
“I just put two drops on my forehead as my first step after toner morning and night and rub it into my forehead lines and then down around the outside corners of my eyes.
“I let it dry down a bit and then continue layering products from there.”
Anti-aging tips and 'superstar' products
Dr. Anatalia Moore is a GP and skin specialist with over 11 years of clinical experience.
She told The U.S. Sun that her goal is to equip patients with the knowledge they need to take control of their skin journey.
She said the fundamental basics of a beauty routine are the same for all ages — it should include an effective cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF.
“Moisturizers are my superstar, even over products containing active ingredients,” she said.
“Finding a well-balanced moisturizer that provides the right kind of hydration, replaces natural oils, and seals them in, literally stabilizes your skin.
“This in itself quickly can soften the appearance of fine lines and texture, as often these are worsened by dehydration.
“It also allows the skin to function as it should.
“It then can heal faster, which, among many things, can lead to fewer lines and wrinkles, less flares of dermatitis and rosacea, and shorter-lived, milder breakouts.”
Dr. Moore’s skincare staples:
- Obagi Hydrate and Hydrate Lux moisturizer, $78
- Adequate sleep
- Balanced diet
- Reducing stress
SIMPLE SOLUTION
Many people up-voted the post and a top commenter said the affordable serum had done “wonders” for their eye area.
A 2023 study published by the National Library of Medicine discussed the effects of Argireline in anti-aging serums.
Participants applied the synthetic hexapeptide morning and evening for four weeks.
There was no “significant” skin irritation or allergic reaction to the ingredient.
Researchers determined Argireline slightly decreased wrinkles but was not as effective as Botox.