A Special Report by Paula Begoun

The number of letters and emails I receive asking about the many topical products claiming to work like or mimic the effects of Botox is astounding. Results from Botox injections are so instantaneously impressive, it's no wonder it has become the most commonly performed cosmetic corrective procedure in the US and such a recognizable name.

In 2003, there were 2,272,080 Botox treatments administered, making it the number-one nonsurgical cosmetic corrective procedure, up from 1.5 million treatments in 2002 (Source: http://surgery.org/press/procedurefacts-asqf.php).

Alas, it is also expensive and the thought of being injected with the botulism toxin (that's what Botox is) leaves some people fearfully furrowing their brows which explains why so many cosmetics companies are launching non-invasive, topical products claiming to be "better than Botox."

As a reminder, Botox injections introduce a minute amount of the synthetic botulinum type-A toxin into the muscles of the forehead (or other areas where it is injected). This prevents the use of facial muscles (you can't frown or lift your eyebrows after being injected until the effect wears off, typically four months later). Within 24 to 48 hours of receiving Botox, forehead wrinkles are gone. Botox poses little to no risk. It has been used for decades to treat eye spasms, dystonia, cerebral palsy, and more recently, wrinkles. Recent studies have even found it to be helpful for migraine relief.

So is there any cosmetic lotion or cream that can work better than Botox, or in any way shape or form, similar to Botox? The short answer is a resounding no! According to Dr. Alistaire Carruthers, Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of British Columbia who has also published many studies about Botox, you can't affect muscle movement topically. ...

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Paula Begoun is the creator and innovative force behind Paula's Choice skin care and cosmetics. With more than 25 years of extensive experience in the beauty industry, combined with in-depth research and study of skin and cosmetic ingredients, Paula has the knowledge and expertise to develop truly extraordinary, state-of-the-art formulations for her own line. Paula guarantees that her products meet her exact criteria for excellent skin care, and she won't make any exaggerated claims about them. Her goal is to help women obtain and maintain the skin they’ve always dreamed of having.

Paula Begoun is the author and publisher of several best-selling books on the beauty industry, including several editions of Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, Blue Eyeshadow Should Be Illegal, The Beauty Bible, and Don't Go Shopping for Hair-Care Products Without Me.

She has sold more than 2.5 million copies of her books and is also a syndicated columnist, with her “Dear Paula” column appearing in papers throughout North America. Her work as a nationally-recognized consumer expert for the cosmetics industry has led to repeat appearances on CNN, as well as programs such as Oprah, The Today Show, 20/20, Dateline NBC, The View, and Primetime.

Well-known for her extensive knowledge of the cosmetics industry, she is a respected resource amongst professionals in a variety of fields impacting the world of skin care. Over the years Paula has been and remains a consultant for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, major cosmetics companies, and industry insiders.

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