Notox-effect serum: an effective natural alternative to Botox?

Botox (through botulinum toxin injections) works by limiting the contractions of the facial muscles responsible for the appearance of certain wrinkles, known as expression lines: particularly those on the forehead, crow’s feet (around the eyes), the glabellar lines (between the eyebrows), and the nasolabial folds (separating the nose/mouth from the cheeks).

However, this comes at the cost of injections, which can be expensive, and above all, are invasive and need to be repeated on average every six months. 

In contrast, Notox aims to achieve similar results—specifically by relaxing the muscles—but through the application of topical products as part of a beauty routine. These topical products combine anti-ageing properties to smooth or even “fill in” fine lines and wrinkles, while also firming, plumping and rehydrating the skin.

Notox active ingredients have powerful anti-ageing properties. The most common and well-known are:

• Those with a muscle-relaxing effect: such as argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-8, though its effectiveness remains controversial) or spilanthes, which have muscle-relaxing properties, thereby smoothing out expression lines.

• Those with a stimulating effect on collagen and elastin: wakame seaweed extract (rich in fucoxanthin), which inhibits the breakdown of hyaluronic acid and has a powerful antioxidant effect, or cacay oil, rich in photoretinol, which boosts the production of collagen and elastin.

• Reducing facial muscle contractions responsible for expression lines,

• Restore the skin barrier, which can be compromised by age and external aggressors,

• Increase skin elasticity and firmness,

• Plump and rehydrate dry or dehydrated skin,

• Restore radiance and even out the complexion.

Results? The skin appears fresher, smoother, more relaxed, and plumped. A true rejuvenating and comforting boost!

This organic and vegan serum with a notox effect prevents and reduces wrinkles thanks to an innovative plant-based complex of Spilanthes and Butterfly Lavender, which inhibits muscle contractions. A new generation of natural anti-ageing, it targets expression lines on the upper and lower face (frown lines, forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, upper lip lines, etc.).

The action and use of powerful active ingredients may be beneficial for the following skin types: 

• Mature skin;

• Dehydrated skin;

• Normal skin;

• Dry skin.

Yes, it’s a good natural alternative to Botox because it’s non-invasive and based on products made from natural, safe plant extracts. They also play an important role in preventing deeper signs of ageing thanks to their effect on hyaluronic acid and collagen.

For a comprehensive anti-ageing routine, here are a few suggestions:

1. Choose a notox-effect serum.

Discover our Spilanthes "Notox Effect" Concentrated Serum

2. Choose an anti-ageing active ingredient.

Discover our Plant-Based Collagen Active Ingredient

3. Add it to your daily moisturiser.

Discover our Youthful Face and Body Cream

4. Use sunscreen, especially in the summer, to enhance the notox effect.

Discover our Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30

When applying your notox serum, take the opportunity to massage your face, and why not apply a little coolness to your face (a cotton pad placed in the refrigerator, soaked in thermal water or Damask rose) to improve facial blood circulation and drain lymph or edema.

For more information on anti-ageing beauty routines, check out the articles on this topic: here, here or here.

Dr Agathe AOUN - COUSSIEU is a dermatologist in Martinique, where she practises general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology.  With a keen interest in skin wellbeing, she also provides advice and treatments that are as natural as possible and tailored to sensitive or specific skin types. She has also set up an Instagram account where you can find her favourite products, explanations of skin conditions and skincare advice (@dragatheaoun).