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At-Home Topical Treatments
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We're living in an extreme makeover world,
where there's a surgical remedy for everything
from expression lines to sagging skin and
cellulite. But if the thought of being poked
and prodded by needles makes you shudder,
there is an alternative.
Breakthrough technologies have created a
way for even the most scalpel-phobic among
us to get similar results to those painfully
expensive invasive procedures.
Make an appointment with these painless
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The other lipo
Liposuction is a procedure where pockets of
fat are removed from the skin, resulting in
a more proportionate body shape. The non-invasive
alternative: a new extraordinarily effective
weapon in the battle for a smoother backside.
At-home alternative:
Osmotics
Lipoduction, $175, Sephora.com
Using a one-of-a-kind fat metabolizing system,
this body-perfecting gel penetrates deep below
the skin's surface to dissolve fat-forming deposits.
Apply it to problem areas for smoother, firmer,
younger-looking skin without the risky surgery.
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Lip service
Collagen is a temporary filler that enhances
the fullness of the lips. While the results
last 3-6 months, approximately three percent
of the population is allergic to the injections.
Avoid the irritation with our over-the-counter
lip treatment that provides the same results
- no injection required.
At-home alternative:
Duwop
Lip Venom, $15, Sephora.com
With a unique blend of cinnamon and ginger essential
oils, this crystal-clear polish temporarily
enhances the natural shape and color of your
lips. The spicy, tingly gloss increases circulation
to give you a shiny, plump pout. |
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Get the red out
Those pesky, dilated capillaries are often a
result of sun exposure, acne, hormonal changes,
or genetics. Laser is the in-office treatment
of choice, but can leave the area even redder
for a few days following the procedure.
At-home alternative:
N.V.
Perricone Alpha Lipoic Acid Anti Spider-Vein
Face Treatment with Tocotrienols, $80, Sephora.com
This treatment cream contains alpha lipoic acid
(a broad-spectrum antioxidant) and tocotrienols
(a high-powered form of vitamin E with superior
anti-inflammatory benefits) plus a slew of other
natural ingredients. Like a miracle in a bottle,
it reduces the appearance of spider veins, as
well as increases skin firmness and elasticity.
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Microdermabrasion at home
Microdermabrasion, a procedure where specialized
crystals are vacuumed over the skin to improve
its texture, requires a series of treatments,
not to mention a large chunk of change. Plus,
it can leave skin slightly red and irritated
for a few days following the procedure.
At-home alternative:
Dr.
Brandt Microdermabrasion in a Jar, $75, Sephora.com
Magnesium oxide crystals, along with skin-soothing
aloe, vitamin E, and hibiscus flower extract,
gently polish the skin to reveal a more youthful
complexion. It also improves the appearance
of acne scars, smoothes fine lines, and clears
acne-prone skin. Ditch your dermatologist for
Dr. Brandt's cream. |
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Pick-me-up
Forget about the drastic process of stitches
and surgeons! If the thought of nips and tucks
send shivers down your spine, give your sagging
skin a new kind of lift without the hospital
stay.
At-home alternative:
N.V.
Perricone Vitamin C Ester Amine Complex Face
Lift, $85, Sephora.com
Lift, tone, and nourish your skin instantly
with this topical formula. The patented NTP
Complex firms the face and neck, amino acid
keeps skin moisturized and less oily, and vitamin
C ester minimizes pores and fades face lines.
Call it the fountain of youth in a bottle! |
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Eye do
In-office treatments such as laser or fillers
can get you smooth, but so can topical creams.
Skincare products have gotten so advanced, now
you see fine lines, now you don't!
At-home
alternative:
Joey
New York Rest-A-Line Face Treatment, $30, Sephora.com
Improve the appearance of aging skin with this
moisturizing eye cream. Infused with hyaluronic
acid, the same ingredient doctors use to fill
facial lines, the gel smoothes, softens, and
firms skin. In the twinkling of an eye your
skin will look young and fresh. |
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Teeth white now
With all that waiting, scraping, and drilling,
little wonder why so many people hate going
to the dentist. Now you can give up your seat
in the dental chair without sacrificing your
pearly-white smile.
At-home alternative:
GoSmile
Tooth Whitening On The Go System - 14 Day Supply,
$75, Sephora.com
Whiten your teeth anytime, anywhere with these
single-dose ampoules. Each one contains a six
percent hydrogen peroxide solution, the same
ingredient that dentists use. Now you can whiten
on the go in just three minutes without messy
strips or paste. |
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Smooth sans the needle
In-office injections temporarily paralyze the
underlying muscles in your face so when you
smile your lines stay put. Squeamish about needles?
Try the newest crop of dream creams for the
same smoothing effect.
At-home alternative:
Dr.
Brandt Crease Release, $150, Sephora.com
This revolutionary cream works wonders around
eyes, mouth, and between brows to smooth fine
lines, wrinkles, crow's feet, and signs of stress.
Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA), found naturally
in the body, helps calm and relax facial muscles
minus the prickly injections. |
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