Forehead wrinkles

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Does anyone have any recommendations to treat / reduce forehead wrinkles? Pics attached. The second one is me 'stretching' the skin flat to show the marks in my skin.

I'm mid 30s and very short sighted so have a tendency to frown/squint when I'm trying to see concentrating (prescription is fine, it's just habit I think)

It's much worse if I use foundation as it seems to settle into the creases as I frown through the day, I've been using eyeshadow primer stuff to counteract that, which helps a little but isn't marvellous.

Any ideas? I'm not up for botox yet I don't think, it's too expensive and I'm not good with pain! Also, I like being able to frown when I want to - it's just the habitual low level stuff that's doing the damage I think...

Please don't ask for Botox on the NHS if you really want it for wrinkles.

The NHS is in deep, deep trouble. I've been an HCP for 20 years, and I've never seen it anywhere near as bad as it is now. Treatments for cancer - including for children - are being delayed because of lack of funding. If you lie to get the NHS to fund cosmetic treatment, you are an utter twunt, and one of the reasons we probably won't have an NHS in 10 years time.

@XXFaxtor....of course, you are right. I just wondered whether op had them and if they were a “roundabout” cause of the wrinkles.

OP, it’s a big financial commitment (Botox) going forward, for you. I’d definitely try topical Retinol first.

TheXXFactor just want to reassure you I couldn't agree more. As someone with a chronic health condition I am very aware of the lack of funding for 'real' illnesses, without chucking minor cosmetic issues in there as well.

£90 is particularly cheap. £150 for one area is the industry norm. I've had Botox for my 11s for over 13 years now. Twice a year works for me. Don't waste your time with creams - they simply don't work. Retinol can help a bit but that's it. It doesn't hurt and you can still move if it's done right.

Hi @Orangesandlemons82, apologies for another request but could you send me the name of the Hampshire botox clinic you mentioned and also the name of the Dr? Thanks SO much :)

I massively upped my Vitamin C intake, inadvertently, and it took ten years off me in less than three weeks. My skin was quite badly wrinkled and now it looks better than it did in my early twenties .
I did some armchair science internet research and apparently I something to do with vit c stimulating collagen production.

Dab of almond oil every night, massage in, it's not v greasy and got rid of my big frown dent! Interested re Vit C solution pp mentioned!

Lots of water and avocado oil.

Slather in all over after a bath/shower.
I buy mine from Tesco.

Noticed a massive difference in my skin, I look less angry!