Hollywood celebrities will do whatever it takes to sustain their youthful, glamorous looks.
And no wonder - Their bankability and careers hinge on it.
So how do the stars of Tinsel Town sustain their flawless skin, perfect jawlines, and age-defying looks?
Here are five beauty treatments they’re spending big bucks on (but may be aging their skin FASTER):
#1. Bleached Brows
Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, and Gigi Hadid are all big fans of brow bleaching. This is a procedure that lightens the eyebrows to a pale blonde or even white shade.
It’s true that bleached brows can create a striking look, particularly if you have dark hair and dark eyes.
But the heavy chemicals in brow bleach can damage your brow hairs. They can also burn the delicate skin above your eyes, and trigger skin irritation that lasts for weeks.
#2. Oxygen Facials
Madonna, Jennifer Aniston, and Kim Kardashian are all rumored to be big fans of oxygen facials.
This is a treatment that involves spraying pressurized oxygen infused with anti-aging serum onto your skin.
Sure it sounds luxurious.
But there’s a catch.
Oxygen facials only offer a brief hydrating and plumping effect. In fact, the benefits last as little as 4-7 days - just long enough for turning heads at a red carpet event.
#3. "Baby" Botox
Gwyneth Paltrow and Cindy Crawford are both believed to be fans of "baby botox”.
Just like how it sounds, baby botox involves injecting tiny amounts of botox. The hope is the smaller amounts will provide a softening effect, but without causing the frozen look.
The trouble is the smaller amounts mean the results don’t last long. Which means having a dermatologist on standby for regular top ups, and an ever rising treatment bill.
#4. Ultrasound Skin Tightening
Ultrasound skin tightening uses radiofrequency to heat up the deepest layers of your skin and stimulate collagen production.
It’s true that ultrasound skin tightening can result in a lifted, firmer look... as seen on the faces of Jennifer Lopez, Courtney Cox, and Vanessa Williams (if the rumors are to be believed).
So yes: Ultrasound skin tightening can improve your skin without surgery or downtime. But just like with the other treatments listed, the results are subtle and short-lived.
#5. Submental Fat Reduction
Submental fat is a fancy way of saying a “double chin”.
And the desire to reduce double chins, has led to a surge in the popularity of treatments like "Kybella".
"Kybella"—also called deoxycholic acid— is injected to dissolve fat cells and reduce the appearance of a double chin.
Khloe Kardashian has gone public over her love of Kybella. And if you compare her before and after photos, the difference in her chin is obvious.
But while Kybella can eliminate chin fat without surgery, there are downsides.
Submental Fat Reduction can be painful and risky, with potential side effects that include swelling, bruising, numbness, and nerve damage.
Focus on long-term skin health rather than short-term fixes
While it can be tempting to chase the latest celebrity beauty trend…
The fact is that celebrity beauty treatments are often expensive, short lived, and their more extreme nature means a higher risk of side effects.
For all these reasons, at Sun Coast Sciences we recommend you focus on skin health over short-term fixes.
This includes nourishing your skin from within, with supplements like ElastiVive, OmegaVive, and ReActivate…
And enhancing the surface with science backed topicals, like Total Package Serum, Complete Neck Cream, and Complete Eye Serum.
All of our formulas will support your skin’s natural biology in promoting a healthy, natural glow…
And with none of the risks or high costs of extreme celebrity beauty treatments.