Does the viral trend of facial taping work? And is it actually a substitute for Botox?

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What is menopausal/estrogen-deficient skin and how can we treat it?

Menopausal/estrogen-deficient skin

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I think that it can help temporarily reduce wrinkles because it&rsquo;s forcing you to not use the facial muscles that are being taped. However, it&rsquo;s not very realistic because you would have to use it for prolonged periods during those times you are using facial muscles (basically during your waking hours).
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It&rsquo;s not close to being a substitute for Botox, but it could be a cheaper alternative for those who can&rsquo;t afford Botox and are okay with a temporary effect. However, I think that good skincare, including sunscreen and collagen building ingredients (like retinoids and antioxidants) will be better for the skin than taping it.
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The main potential issue I see is the tape causing an adhesive allergic contact dermatitis (and looking ridiculous). If you feel so compelled to tape your face, then I would look into silicone sticky patches from brands like Sio Beauty, Wrinkles Schminkles, and Dermaclara

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