Natural Botox alternative that WORKS (before + after pics)
DOES TAPING YOUR FOREHEAD WITH MEDICAL TAPE REALLY WORK????
I’ve been facetaping (aka taping my forehead with this medical tape) basically everynight before bed for about 2 years, and I’ve truly been BLOWN AWAY with the results. That being said, my forehead is not completely smooth. It still has fine lines that you can see, especially by the end of the day, so is it the same as Botox? No. But when I recently came across old videos of myself I was shocked at how expressive my forehead used to be compared to now!
It all started when I learned about Frownies in 2018 at a favorite things party. I was skeptical, but the girl who brought them sweared that they worked. So I looking into it. The before and afters I found in their Facebook group were extremely impressive. So I started using them. But the problem was… they were quite a bit of work and it it was really hard for me to be consistent with putting them on every night.
I did start to see results, but I knew that my results would be a lot better if I was more consistent and it just felt so hard! And while they are obviously cheaper than botox, they seemed a bit pricey to me for what they were.
That’s when I discovered USING THIS MEDICAL TAPE. To be fair, I think that Frownies are a more effective product. The cast that you get from the tape is not nearly as strong as the cast from the frownies, but for the price and the ease - I’ve stuck with the tape for 2 solid years and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon!
FAQS
How long do you typically keep them on?I put them on around 9:30-10 p.m., and then usually take them off between 10 and 11 a.m. whenever I’m getting ready for the day. I used to take them off when I first got up before I went to the gym, but then I noticed that I often furrowed my brow/scrunched my forehead during workouts, so I decided to start wearing the tape under a low headband to get another 1.5 hours of wear.
Now, I get home from my workouts, take off the headband, take off the tape, and then spray my face with hypochlorous acid, and then shower and get ready, etc.
Do they irritate your skin at all?
One time I wore the tape for almost a full 24 hours because I didn’t leave my house, but when I took it off I did have tiny red bumps all over my forehead. OOPS! Thankfully the bumps went away within a day, but now I try to keep wear-time to 12 hours or less. (Be sure to check the tape to make sure you’re not allergic beforehand!!)
What is your skin type?
My skin type is medium - not super oily, not super dry.
Does the tape leave a sticky residue on your forehead?
It used to! But then I started using this moisturizer every night before putting the tape on and now it doesn’t! I strongly recommend using a fairly thick moisturizer before!
MY FULL ROUTINE:Night
cleanse (the cleanser I’ve been using has been discontinued! But as soon as I run out I plan to get this one because I’ve heard amaaazinggg things!)
(you can watch this video to see exactly how I apply it, but truly don’t over think it! Just MAKE SURE you don’t set the tape on your hairline or eyebrows because it WILL rip your hair out when you remove it. Ask me how I know 😵💫 (also IDK how this works with self-tanner?! I know if you don’t moisturize under it will definitely pull your spray tan off! AH! But I don’t know how much of a problem it is if you’ve moisturized first.)
Morning
remove tape
spray face with this hypochlorous acid (I’ve heard it’s just as good as the more expensive brands but a fraction of the cost!)
carmex for my lips
AAAnd then repeat repeat repeat! I’m sure I’ll build on this over time but the fact that I actually have a morning and evening routine for the first time ever in my life as a 34 year old woman is a big deal if you ask me! Ha!
Whenever I start to doubt if the tape is really doing anything, I’ll look at my before and after comparisons and be blown away!
Feel free to ask any questions you may have! This process takes TIME. (You may not see any progress for the first two months) BUT, you can’t beat the price and there’s very little downside, and the results will eventually come so stick with it!!
XOXO, HAN
