Could Creams and Oils Be an Alternative to Botox?

Botox is increasingly used today as a method in anti-aging treatments. In particular, botox injections applied in appropriate doses by qualified professionals produce genuinely effective results for wrinkles in areas such as crow's feet, forehead, and between the eyebrows. Given this situation, some manufacturers are launching creams and oils as alternatives to botox. But can skin care oils really be an alternative to botox? Aromatherapy Specialist, Aromacolologist Leyla Çakır, who specializes in therapies made with volatile and fixed oils, explains: "Fixed or volatile oils provide numerous benefits when used in skin care. Hyaluronic acid naturally derived from certain plants, particularly volatile oils from the citrus family and special formulas containing GLA-rich fixed oils make it possible to achieve visible results such as increased moisture content, reduced wrinkle appearance, and firmer skin.

Moreover, the anti-aging effects of volatile oils such as immortelle and daily oils, which we frequently use in aromatic skin care products according to individual concerns, are well established.

Furthermore, many aromatic and fixed oils show antioxidant-like activity and are quite effective in fighting free oxygen molecules, which are the primary cause of premature skin aging. However, botox effects cannot be mentioned among these benefits. This is because the application methods and mechanisms of action are completely different. Botox and fillers must definitely be administered by a physician who is an expert in the field. All medical and supplementary treatments should always be performed by experienced specialists qualified in this area. Otherwise, complications that may occur will produce results that negatively affect your health. Personalized application, which we particularly and frequently emphasize, is an important issue that should not be overlooked. Since every person has unique skin structure and characteristics, botox, fillers, various skin surface and subsurface treatments should be performed by a specialist after prior consultation. For skin care oils and other products to be used for cosmetic purposes, advice must always be sought from a specialist. Cosmetic formulas made with aromatic essences are quite effective both on our skin through their active molecules and on our mood through their pleasant fragrances. We call this 'multiple benefits'. We now know that when our skin is exposed to pleasant fragrance, it heals itself more quickly. One of the important points is to know the advantages of skin care oils and determine for what purpose they will be used in accordance with needs. If mixtures and formulas made with volatile oils are to be added to skin care rituals, they should be added by estheticians and other specialists who have received aromatherapy training." she said.