Donna Ogwal recently asked:


Botox is becoming absolutely huge these days, fueled by television and celebrity publicity, the demand for botox treatment and the clinics offering it has took an incredibly large upwards jump. With the growing trend and botox awareness so too have come the demands for a cheaper and less invasive alternative, with many companies pushing out products that exclusively target people looking for suitable “Botox Alternatives”

A quick search into some of the largest and most respected online beauty stores and resources on the internet for Botox alternatives pulled up an interesting list of products, but one in particular, really stood out as a best selling and highly rated / reviewed alternate botox treatment product; it went by the name of Strivectin-SD and the slogan demanded attention right from the start claiming to be “Better Then Botox”

Background on Strivectin Skin Care products

Originally developed as a repair formula for stretch marks and scarring, somewhere down the line Klein Becker’s Strivectin SD turned this into an aggressively marketed Anti-aging cream, claiming a portion of their customers applied strivectin SD to their face and saw amazing results for the reduction of wrinkles and appearance benefits.

So was born the best selling and highly regarded anti-aging formula that now has sat atop the hills of best selling and top recommended skin care lists for years now. But could this original stretch mark and scarring formula really be an alternative or better then botox for the consumers in need of anti-aging and wrinkle reduction results? Well not exactly, the secret as I have found it, is in the context in which you choose to read the slogan and how you let it influence your perception.

Customer Strivectin SD reviews – Better then botox? Yes and No

I spent a large amount of time contrasting the differences and commonalities between people whom had received and contributed their feelings on the botox treatment as well as those whom have purchased and offered their strivectin reviews and feedback. What I found was that the slogan of “Better Then Botox” can be somewhat misleading, offering initially the interpretation of doing what the botox injection is famous for doing, when in reality what I uncovered is it most effective at covering the things Botox lacks, and is not as strong at doing exactly what the Botox serum is attributed for.

Hence the yes AND no reaction to the question if this is truly better then botox for the average consumer. Let me try and explain and elaborate these feelings below before I start confusing people:

Botox Strengths and Weaknesses

Botox is incredibly potent as a fast and reactive treatment for the reduction and removal of wrinkles and fine lines. However what lies after treatment is the steady progression back to the way things used to be. You see after then initial swelling effect, is the plateau and point where your results are most impressive, and from then on it is nothing more then a slower but continuous degrading process back to your original appearance.

The need arises for repeat “maintenance treatments” none of which contribute to overall change but just a temporary solution. As you can imagine the price begins to add up as you get more and more done as the natural aging process takes its toll (I have not researched whether an immunity is built up, slowing results further), and the feeling of no positive long term benefit is the most commonly reported negative comment from people that have or continue to get there quick fix of Botox’s potency.

Don’t get me wrong here, the results last a while and are extremely defining and changing during this period, but for the average consumer our budget and income surely begins to drain from such exhaustive repeat necessity. And our feelings would gradually shift as we begin to see the necessity for more and more treatments to maintain our satisfied results.

Strivectin Strengths and Weaknesses

Unfortunately, this does NOT present the immediate gratification nor amazing change that the botox injection does offer, but in the larger picture of things, can turn out to be the more worthwhile journey for those of us that don’t have the rock star, celebrity, or corporate CEO type of budget.

Strivectin SD’s strength lies in its deep and continuous repair as well as preventive factors, utilizing deeper and more reactive skin cell repair and maintenance to leave a more lasting and realistic younger appearance.

It will not make people oogle and ask ‘how in the world?’ but for people that can sacrifice an initial month or two for long term vitality and presence of age defying skin, strivectin sd will outshine a botox regimen that is no longer utilizing regular maintenance treatments (Heck if you can afford that though, more power to you!)

In conclusion

It really comes down then to what you desire, and the budget and income you have to fulfill your age-defying desires then.

All my research indicated that Strivectin SD is indeed “Better then Botox” when looked at in the longer term health and cost management areas, but when looked at from a perspective of seeing immediate and dramatic change it’s indeed inferior.

In the end it all comes down to the individual, their desires and budget. Hold realistic expectations and do your research before jumping into the hype of the markets. Don’t buy Strivectin-SD expecting to compare to that 50 year celebrity who was just reported as getting a botox injection in Beverly hills, nor should you rush off to Beverly hills to get that injection thinking it is a one time age defying answer until your 80.

Realistic expectations play a role in all purchase satisfaction, take your time and make informed decisions, hold realistic and educated expectations, and you will feel happier with every purchase you make, and then at least stress won’t intensive the rate at which you appear to age anymore!!