Homemade Botox Facial Treatment Recipe

Botox facial treatment injections and people who take these treatments have both gotten a bad rep over the past years for steering away from the idea of natural beauty and because of the risks of face swelling, infections and skin conditions.

But what if we tell you that there are safe homemade alternatives of Botox facial treatment that you can try right now to get glowing, flawless skin?

TikTok and Instagram reels have been going viral with the new DIY Botox facial treatment recipes that you can try at home. But what are they? Do they work? Let’s find out.

While Botox uses its muscle-relaxing and paralyzing properties to get rid of the wrinkles and enhance skin elasticity and glow. What this viral homemade Botox facial treatment mask does is that it takes on the goodness of natural ingredients to increase skin elasticity, luminosity and make your skin look younger. The rave on social media says it all itself.

So, without further ado, let’s discuss the infamous recipes –

1. The Flax Seed Botox Facial Treatment

Ingredients:

• Flax seed

• Rice

• Flour

• Aloe Vera gel

Take two spoonfuls of flax seeds, two spoonful of rice, one tablespoon of flour and one tablespoon of aloe vera gel. Make a paste out of the mixture. Then simmer it up on low heat for a few minutes. Once the paste is gooey, put it in an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator to cool down for a 2-5 minutes. Once the paste is lukewarm enough, apply it on your face. Let it dry for 10-15 minutes and then rinse it with cold water.

How does this work:

• Flax seeds are a famous alternative to Botox in this current generation as it contains omega3 fatty acids that keeps your face hydrated, enhances the skin texture and overall experience and also helps in reducing skin inflammation.

• Including rice in your skincare routine is a Korea’s skincare industry's biggest treasure. Rice helps in exfoliating your face, making your face glow like glass, remove dead skin cells and also reduces ageing.
  

• Aloe vera gel is famously known for its hydrating and moisturizing properties. It also promotes skin elasticity by producing collagen.

Alternatives:

You can also try this botox facial treatment recipe by just adding a cup full of water to flax seeds and heating it up for a couple of minutes. Cool the gel-like paste in an airtight container and then apply it.

2. Aloe Vera Botox Facial Treatment

Ingredients:

• Aloe Vera

• Sandalwood (Chandan) powder

• Castor Oil

• Vitamin E pill

This Botox facial treatment recipe will give you instant at home Botox like effects, reduce pimples and acne, give you a glass like skin, soothe your skin and improve the overall texture of your skin.

All you have to do is to mix 2 tablespoons of Aloe Vera with 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder, 1 spoon of castor oil and 1 Vitamin E pill juice. Stir the mixture properly and then apply it on your face. Let it stay for 5-10 minutes before washing it off with water.

How does this work:

1. Aloe vera has moisturizing and cooling properties to soothe your irritated skin. It will also reduce redness and inflammation from your skin.

2. Sandalwood (Chandan) helps fight wrinkles, dark circles and fine lines.

3. Castor Oil has antimicrobial properties and can help in skin conditions and making your skin look younger.

4. Vitamin E capsules help in blood circulation, giving your skin a natural blush.

Disclaimer:

Please take advise from your dermatologist before you use Vitamin E capsules directly on your face to avoid any side effects.

3. Banana Botox Facial Treatment

Ingredients:

• Bananas

• Curd

• Boiled/Cooked rice

Mash bananas properly and then mix the mashed paste with boiled or cooked rice till it becomes a thick paste. Add 1 small bowl of curd to the paste and stir well for 5 minutes. Apply the paste properly all over your face. You can also add a few tablespoons of aloe vera gel to make the paste more hydrating.

How does this work:

• Bananas are a vitamin A and E powerhouse. This will help illuminate your skin and make it smooth like butter. It also combats free radicals.

• Rice is known for removing dead skin cells and brightening your skin. It also unclogs your skin pores and absorbs excess oil, while locking in your natural moisture.

• Curd is a great exfoliator that promotes an even complexion and a smooth skin texture.

Precaution:

Please avoid using this Banana Botox facial treatment on your face if your skin reacts badly or is allergic to bananas. Take advice from your personal dermatologist if you are unclear on the subject.

Other Alternatives to Botox Facial Treatment –

1. Laser Treatment:

Laser treatments have proven effective in increasing collagen and in turn increases your skin’s elasticity and luminosity. It also tones your skin and removes scars and any unwanted facial hair from your skin.

2. LED Light Therapy:

Light therapy has become very popular over the years. In fact, you can now get your at home LED light therapy session with LED face masks. To know more, read our blog on LED light therapy face masks for glowing skin.

3. Facial Acupuncture:

Facial acupuncture promotes blood circulation and a radiant glow to your face naturally.

While there’s a reason why Botox facial treatment is so popular amongst so many people but there are various factors that you should consider according to your inherent skin type, and you might want to approach getting a glowing, clearer skin with natural methods. You can try eating healthier as well by including certain Anti-Aging foods to make your skin more youthful.

We hope you find this blog helpful for giving you an alternative to your Botox facial treatments but if nothing worked, you can try our Body&Butter’s Anti-Aging soap that will make you look younger naturally and sooner than any Botox facial treatment would!