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Want to drink a bottle of champagne?
Prepare for a monster headache.
Cant say no to five-inch stilettos?
Youll have to grimace and limp through that last hour.
Hope youre not scared of needles.
Thats what SkinCeuticals latest serum, P-Tiox, promises: smooth skin without any syringes.
And whileneuromodulatorslikeBotox, Dysport, and Xeomin are administered superficially with tiny little needles, theresstilla needle.
So getting the results delivered via bottle dropper would be game-changing for all parties.
What is SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Serum?
), says Dr. Ibrahim.
In combination with peptide number twoacetyl hexapeptide-8they work together to inhibit the neurotransmitters responsible for moving facial muscles.
Again, not nearly as well as a straight-up toxin injection, Dr. Ibrahim adds, but still effective.
Nothing is a suitable alternative to Botox.
The serum also has benefits beyond smoothing lines.
In our experience, it definitely makes a difference.
My Honest Thoughts
Iloveneuromodulators.
If there was a frequent flier club for Botox, I would have black card status.
I attribute any compliment I get to my injections.
How is my skin so glowy?
You like my hair?
You think my apartment is well-appointed?
Oh, thank you.
I should probably be sending my injector an annual holiday card.
That said, Ive been on a bit of a Botox cleanse since January.
Granted, I might be in a Botox-deprived delirium, but Ilovedthe results of this serum.
(Im super fun to be around, I swear.)
After just one night of use, I felt like my skin looked brighter in the morning.
I also have sensitive,rosacea-prone skin, and I had no flare-ups or sensitivity after using the serum.
With more time, Dr. Westbay estimates I could see even better results.
But compared to how much I spend on Botox each year, it’s a cheaper alternative.
If I were to use it as the brand recommendsin conjunction with neuromodulator injectionsit would feel kind of frivolous.
Shop SkinCeuticals P-Tiox on thebrands websiteandDermstorenow.
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