The Ancient Alternative to Botox

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Fine lines. Crow’s feet. Wrinkles. Is there any way to smooth aging skin without resorting to toxic injections like Botox? Women (and men) are turning to the ancient art of acupuncture instead.

Some women swear by it, claiming a reduction in puffiness and the bags under their eyes. There’s no conclusive evidence that facial acupuncture will reduce wrinkles, but there’s compelling anecdotal evidence, so it may be worth a try.

What we know acupuncture does do is relax facial muscles and stimulate your nervous and circulatory systems throughout your body, which can help to your skin a naturally radiant glow. Like botox, acupuncture isn’t cheap and constant maintenance is required, but the additional benefits – like relieving hypertension, chronic headaches, tension and back pain – can help smooth your skin of those worry lines, too.

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