6 posts tagged botox
Gwyneth Paltrow is the poster girl for wholesome and holistic approaches to food, skincare, fitness—well, just about everything. So imagine our surprise to find out that in the May issue of Harper’s Bazaar, the celeb reveals that she’s tried Botox—and that she regrets doing it.
Award season is upon us and every A-lister is wrapping up their intensive routines to get picture perfect hair, bodies, and skin. And while some prep like waxing and body wraps come standard for all celebrities on the red carpet, other practices aren’t quite as, shall we say, common.
Maybe I’ve watched too many episodes of The Real Housewives of Orange County, but I’ve typically thought of Botox as a treatment used mostly by middle-aged women looking to erase or fight wrinkles. So recently I was shocked to hear that women as young as 25 are starting to go under the needle. What gives? I interviewed Dr. Mitchell Chasin, a cosmetic physician, to find out more about this surprising new trend.
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Who doesn’t love luscious fringe? A look back at the history of false lashes. [New York Times]
White House staffers are in for a real treat tomorrow night. Not only are Katy Perry and Beyonce set to perform at the Inaugural Ball, but it has just been confirmed that Lady Gaga will also be singing. [Yahoo]
Katie Holmes is making a name for herself in the beauty world: The actress has been confirmed as the new spokeswoman and co-owner of Alterna. [Beauty High]
Can this at-home microdermabrasion gadget be the answer to getting flawless skin? [Refinery29]
Setting the standard for spring’s “It” polish colors, Chanel just released its new seasonal trio of lacquers, Precieux Printemps. [SheFinds]
Jennnifer Aniston has been tapped as the new face—and body!—of Aveeno. [Pretty Connected]
The very honest Kelly Ripa discusses how she uses Botox for preventative reasons. [omg!]
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Meet some NYC Birchbox subscribers and find out their must-have beauty items!
We’ve been waiting with bated breath for this haute cosmetics collection by the former EIC of Vogue Paris. (Photo: stylecaster.com)
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Asian-Americans are turning to Botox—but not for the reasons you might think.
Until recently, I thought of Botox as the preferred procedure of the wrinkle-averse. But I just learned about a new use for Botox that I had never thought about: some Asian-Americans are using it to narrow the appearance of their jawline—and arguably to appear more Caucasian in the process. How does it work? According to Dr. Eric Schweiger of Schweiger Dermatology, one of the dermatologists who performs the procedure, Botox “doesn’t change the shape of the bones, but relaxes the jaw muscles that can cause a widened appearance of the jaw.” With multiple treatments, Dr. Schweiger adds, “these muscles can atrophy over time and the jaw can permanently narrow.”
