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As we age, expression lines begin to form from repetitive movement. Collagen levels start to decline, and the texture of our skin can change too. Neurotoxin injectables, also called wrinkle relaxers, are one of the most popular in-office cosmetic treatments globally and are mainly used to smooth expression wrinkles that result from repetitive facial movements. They work by temporarily blocking the muscle nerve connection responsible for contractions that create expression in the face—think crow’s feet and wrinkles between the brows, also known as elevens.

What if every day you could apply a facial serum featuring technology inspired by the effects of neurotoxins that visibly smooths expression lines while addressing additional aging concerns like rough texture and dullness? Read on to learn about how SkinCeuticals is making this a reality with its new breakthrough anti-wrinkle serum that’s clinically formulated to visibly reduce expression lines and reveal glass skin radiance, no needles required.

• What is SkinCeuticals P-TIOX and how does it work?

• Who is SkinCeuticals P-TIOX for?

• How should I use SkinCeuticals P-TIOX in my skin care regimen?

What is SkinCeuticals P-TIOX and how does it work?

SkinCeuticals P-TIOX Wrinkle Modulating Peptide Serum is a revolutionary lightweight serum formulated for all skin tones and types, including sensitive skin. The anti-aging skin care formula is designed to help improve the appearance of key expression lines and wrinkles with an advanced peptide complex inspired by the effects of in-office neurotoxin injections. In addition to improving the appearance of key contraction lines, the formula is amplified by the Glass Skin Complex to improve the appearance of pores, texture and visible skin radiance in one week.

Let’s dive a little deeper into the two complexes that give P-TIOX its wrinkle-reducing powers. The Advanced Peptide Complex addresses contraction lines and wrinkles with 2% hexapeptide and 2% dipeptide that work together to improve the appearance of nine types of key contraction lines such as:

• Forehead fine lines

• Forehead wrinkles

• Glabellar wrinkles

• Crow’s feet

• Dynamic lines under eye

• Marionette lines

• Cheek folds

• Inter-ocular wrinkles

• Nasolabial folds

P-TIOX also contains the Glass Skin Complex for instant and amplified long-term anti-aging results. This complex consists of:

• 5% polyhydroxy acid (PHA), a gentle chemical exfoliant known to provide humectant and moisturization properties, smooth texture and improve skin radiance.

• 5% niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, which strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier and reduces the appearance of discoloration and blotchiness. 1% laminaria extract, which is derived from brown seaweed and is rich in vitamins and nutrients to help nourish skin and support plumpness.

SkinCeuticals P-TIOX is clinically proven to help improve the appearance of your skin in multiple ways. In one week, P-TIOX visibly improves smoothness, refines the look of pores, and reveals glass skin radiance. In twelve weeks, it reduces the look of nine types of contraction lines, even those neurotoxin injections do not treat. It also reduces the appearance of global fine lines by up to 20.6%.

Who is P-TIOX for?

P-TIOX is physician-tested and SkinCeuticals-approved to be used alone or to complement in-office neurotoxin injections.

If you would consider yourself an in-office procedure pro, P-TIOX can help complement the wrinkle-relaxer treatments you schedule regularly with your dermatologist. While neurotoxin injections are the industry standard for reducing contraction lines, some areas of the face are difficult to inject. When paired together, P-TIOX and neurotoxin injections work synergistically to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, targeting areas of the face that neurotoxins alone don’t treat and delivering fast, long-lasting results.

Not interested in wrinkle-relaxing injections just yet? P-TIOX is also an at-home option for prejuvenation or for the needle-averse. Facial expression lines are caused by repeated muscle contractions, and with age and weakening of the skin’s structure, these lines become more prominent. For those looking to get ahead of the aging process or address existing contraction lines with skin care first, P-TIOX is a great option. Adding this serum into a daily skin care regimen helps to enhance wrinkle and texture correction—with or without neurotoxin injections.

How should I use SkinCeuticals P-TIOX in my skin care regimen?

P-TIOX can be used once or twice daily depending on your preference. Here is a cheat sheet on how to easily integrate and layer this innovative product in a morning and evening routine.

Morning:

1) Cleanse with a cleanser formulated for your skin type.

2) Apply your antioxidant vitamin C serum. We love SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Antioxidant Serum for superior free radical protection and wrinkles.

3) Apply four to six drops of P-TIOX into the palm of your hand. Usingyour fingertips, apply to the full face and neck, including the eye area to correct expression wrinkles and create radiance.

4) Follow with any other serums in order from thinnest to thickest in terms of consistency.

5) Apply your corrective moisturizer of choice. We recommend SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter Advanced Corrective Cream to help support healthy collagen production.

6) End with your sunscreen of choice. We love SkinCeuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50.

Evening:

1) Cleanse with a cleanser formulated for your skin type.

2) Apply your evening antioxidant, like SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E Antioxidant Night Concentrate Treatment, to improve skin firmness and radiance.

3) Apply four to six drops of P-TIOX to the dry face, neck and eye area.

4) Continue with any other serums applying in order from thinnest to thickest in terms of consistency.

5) End with your go-to corrective moisturizer of choice.

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