Does Kate Middleton use filler?
But has Kate had botox? No, they deny from Buckingham Palace, if anything she uses botox-like cosmetics...- Kate Middleton's botox effect serum
- The active ingredient similar to botox
- Kate Middleton's secret
- What are botox like cosmetics
What does Kate Middleton do to have such beautiful skin? We've all been asking that question forever. That dazzling glow is certainly not "just" thanks to her 32-tooth smile (although it's a great place to start)!
According to rumors in the international press, the Princess of Wales is reportedly raving about a serum made from Acmella Oleracea, a plant from Brazil that has properties similar to botulinum toxin. In practice? This botanical extract would relax the face to the point where the skin looks smoother and wrinkle-free. Kate is said to be so enthusiastic about it that she suggested the precious botox-like action cosmetic to Michelle Obama. Apparently, it was the former U.S. first lady's makeup artist who revealed the princess's secret.
From the company producing the portentous serum (Germany's Biotulin) they confirm the high-ranking clientele. Local media go further, dubbing the cosmetic "botox in a bottle."
Kate Middleton's botox effect serum.
Actually, before we cry for a miracle, there is a clarification to be made: "Botox-like cosmetics are so named because they simulate an action similar to botox, but only as an end effect. Their mechanism of action is different from that of botulinum toxin used in cosmetic medicine. So-called botox shots loosen the contraction of facial muscles, consequently reducing expression lines that form as a result of continuous, involuntary movements," explains Paola Perugini, professor of pharmaceutical and cosmetic technology at the University of Pavia.
The result smoothed skin is secondary to the actual action of botulinum toxin, which is precisely to de-contract the muscles. "Acmella Oleracea has certainly been shown through clinical trials to reduce wrinkles, but there is no scientific evidence on its myorelaxant mechanism," continues Paola Perugini.
The active ingredient similar to botox
The secret of Kate Middleton's beloved anti-wrinkle cosmetic would lie in spilanthol. "The active ingredient extracted from Brazil cress (Acmella oleracea, precisely) would help loosen the contraction of the skin innervation, implementing a superficial muscle relaxation. All this would result in wrinkle-free skin," Dr. Alessandra Vasselli, AIDECO cosmetologist, further specifies.
The conditional is a must. "In addition to the myorelaxant property of spilanthol, all to be proven, the 'penetrability' factor in the skin must be considered. Before reaching such deep places as the dermis and subcutaneous muscle bundles, a cosmetic should be inoculated and not simply smeared on the face," Alessandra Vasselli continues. In addition, the anti-wrinkle result would not be long-lasting, but would last just long enough to stay on the skin.
Kate Middleton's secret
And so the architect of Kate Middleton's beautiful skin is a plant extract that allegedly boasts neurocosmetic properties. "Better to be cautious: comparing Acmella Oleracea to plant botox is a bit of a stretch. This is certainly an impressive linguistic expression, but in nature there is no botulinum toxin created from plants! And then in cosmetics, by definition you cannot use boutulin toxin, as it is a drug that is injected by the cosmetic doctor," explains Paola Perugini.
What are botox like cosmetics
Botox like refers to cosmetics that simulate the action of botox, the trade name for botulinum toxin. But in reality, this similarity does not refer to the working mechanism of botox, but only to the end result of "flattened" wrinkles.
Botox-like cosmetics are formulated with biomimetic peptides, that is, amino acids that, when applied to the skin, act as neuromodulators. In this way, they reduce communication between nerves and facial muscles. In this way, the mimicry decreases its contractile force, thus inhibiting formation of expression lines. One of the best known biomimetic peptides is argireline, a hexapeptide (chain of 6 amino acids) with a muscle relaxant effect, which is always reversible and temporary.
"However, no cosmetic with biomimetic peptides, no matter how functional, can reach the efficacy of true botulinum toxin used in aesthetic medicine," concludes Dr. Alessandra Vasselli.
