Is this the magic skincare ingredient that's Botox in a jar?

Is this the magic skincare ingredient that's Botox in a jar?
By Aisling Powell  | Jan 24, 2019

Can this magic skincare ingredient really give the same results as Botox? We're willing to try!

We are always looking for the next big ingredient when it comes to anti-aging products. So far, nothing has quite come as far as Botox when it comes to the complete reversal of the hands of time where ageing is concerned. Argireline is one of these magic ingredients that pretty much does the same thing as Botox but over a longer period of time and in a softer way.

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So what does Argireline do, you ask? Basically, it prevents the formation of expression wrinkles by somehow inhibiting muscle movement. It prevents muscles from contracting rather than relaxing them.

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10% Argireline Solution 30ml €6.45

You will find this ingredient in a lot of anti-ageing moisturisers and products and 2019 is looking like this will be very widely used. So, rest assured you will find it.

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What other key ingredients have you found that works wonders for ageing?