A BEAUTY fan has revealed how she reduced the appearance of her forehead lines without cosmetic injections. The 45-year-old woman said her hacks can be done at home for visibly smooth skin. She shared her anti-aging tips on Reddit’s 45 Plus Skincare forum, which has over 34,000 members.
She said Botox eliminates lines entirely but she prefers hers just “mellowed” so she can make facial expressions. “So here's my trifecta: Microneedling (electric machine at home) monthly with peptides/HA [hyaluronic acid],” she said, writing under the handle Jitzgrrl . “And face taping each night for 'forced relaxation' + a shaggy bangs kinda hairstyle.
“When I wake up, my forehead and 11s are smooth. “It stays minimal until later afternoon or evening, depending on how heavily I emote through the day.” The woman said her routine isn’t “perfect” but her skin is impressively better than when she did nothing.
She said trying retinol didn’t reduce her fine lines and only made her skin shiny. However, staying well hydrated makes a noticeable difference. Many people upvoted the post to show that they were grateful for the beauty advice.
According to Healthline , microneedling boosts collagen production by using tiny needles to create “micro-punctures” in the skin. The treatment which takes about 30 minutes can leave skin firmer, smooth, and improve the overall tone. While Botox targets the forming of wrinkles and prevents muscles from contracting, microneedling targets .
