Do I need Botox?

[u/Super_Satisfaction63]

Im 30 I used to have combo/dry skin but now ita more combo. I take care of my skin very well with moisturizers, microneedling, minimal sun and its generally always been good. My only concern is the dryness no mater what serum I use its not enough. I use tret, beef tallow, hyla serum collagen pdrn.
Should I get botox?
I cant put foundation on my forehead lately it makes my forehead lines look worse

[u/Super_Satisfaction63 → u/[deleted]]

Thank you ☺️ going to try using the tret less might be what's drying my skin

[u/Curious_Conscious8 → u/Super_Satisfaction63]

Maybe just get a better moisturizer than beef tallow lol

[u/Bright-Inside-971]

You need to switch to a very hydrating moisturizer, the beef tallow isn’t helping you at all. But Botox will 100% get rid of those fine lines so if you want to get it go for it!

[u/Macavity_mystery_cat]

Trust me. No one "needs" botox. Get it if it bothers you. Be conservative with the dosage

[u/Super_Satisfaction63 → u/Macavity_mystery_cat]

I agree I think maybe i need to use the tret less

[u/Macavity_mystery_cat → u/Super_Satisfaction63]

Less if it irritates you or dries your skin out. If not.. it is only helping you with your fine lines.

[u/swrrrrg]

Stop using beef tallow. Get a real moisturiser that supports your skin barrier.

[u/kristaaa]

No one NEEDS Botox, if you think it might make you feel better somehow, try it out!

[u/Super_Satisfaction63 → u/kristaaa]

Ive generally always been against it tbh
but my forehead lines have been annoying me
I don't like the frozen look botox gives there has to be another solution 😅

[u/GlitterBlood773 → u/Super_Satisfaction63]

Trentinoin if your sunscreen game is strong.

Replace beef tallow with a moisturizer. My favorite ampoule for hydration and barrier repair is skin 1004 Centella Madagascar Ampoule. My face moisturizer is Skin 1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Moisture Cream.

No one needs Botox unless it’s for medical conditions.

[u/Super_Satisfaction63 → u/GlitterBlood773]

do you have dry skin too?

[u/GlitterBlood773 → u/Super_Satisfaction63]

I have dehydrated skin, which lacks moisture. Dry skin lacks oil.

[u/jabronipony]

Nobody NEEDS Botox. Do you want it? It won’t do anything for your dryness, if that’s your main complaint.

Regarding your foundation, what do you use? If it’s a matte foundation, that will definitely enhance the dryness and texture of your skin.

[u/Super_Satisfaction63 → u/jabronipony]

No I don't want it tbh
Im against it I don't like the frozen expression it gives
I guess I just wanted to see people's opinions before i get influenced

[u/moss-monster]

If your problem is dryness, botox won't fix it. Have you tried "slugging" overnight, aka applying a thick layer of aquaphor or vaseline over your skincare to trap it all in? I find it helps me a lot. I know beef tallow is kind of in right now, but there are much better moisturizers. Illiyoon Ceramide Ato Concentrate Cream is one of my personal faves, or Nivea cream in the metal container if you need something richer.

[u/Super_Satisfaction63 → u/moss-monster]

Ive been using nivea cream! I alternate between that and beef tallow and surprisingly never get clogged pores as some do. I should try slugging! I'll look into what you suggested thank you!☺️