The new big rage in the cosmetic world is snake venom face cream. It is used primarily for getting rid of wrinkles and for preventing them in the first place. The product has been well tested for effectiveness and it often gets rid of wrinkles by about fifty percent. People are wary of thinking of using it because snake venom is so deadly. Who wants to die for smooth skin?

However, these creams do not use real snake venom. They mimic the substance so it has the healing, skin rejuvenating benefits without any measure of toxicity. It works by copying the Temple Snake's venom, which slightly paralyzes the muscles where the cream is applied. By blocking some nerve impulses, muscles relax and make skin smooth.

This is an old technique for cosmetic purposes. Rich women acquired the product once the snake was discovered. Now there is a far safer alternative. It does not make your muscles contract, so it not only smooths the skin but keeps you from developing more wrinkles. In this way, it can be more effective than Botox.

In recent years it has become a best seller thanks to many celebrities who rave about it. Gwyneth Paltrow is one of its biggest advocates. Jars of the product sell for about $120. This is comparable to Botox but does not have needles. It also allows for more expression, which Botox is notorious for deadening. Depending on the company, the venom cream can be found even cheaper.

Botox does have a benefit: it lasts far longer and is a more permanent solution. It does not last forever, though, and it does not keep other wrinkles from coming. One jar lasts around a month, which can be expensive. This is especially true since it needs to always be used. Your body will try to get rid of it because venom is toxic. Your face will try to fight it. Use it every day to keep it in your system.

There are similar products that use venom. It is popular in lipsticks and glosses because certain venom can cause swelling. This can make lips look fuller without the need for surgery. Like with the creams, the gloss needs to be applied constantly to keep lips to their plumpest level. If you are looking for lasting effects, collagen injections in your lips are the only way to go.

It may be in the works that venom is used as an alternative for other surgeries. Breast implants are very expensive and there is the chance that surgeries can go badly. Scarring often happens. Why go through that if you could just apply a cream to make them temporarily fuller? It is safer and may be cheaper, depending on how often you want to use the cream.

Spas are getting in on the venom treatments as part of the skin care regimen you experience there. It is also good because it is still a relatively unknown technique. It is a way for you to quietly improve your skin care and keep it a secret.