Botox treatment for fine lines

I have a weird question. I got botox injections in my forehead about 3 weeks ago. I love the smooth skin, but I've noticed that my forehead is now super shiny and reflective. It looks like plastic. Is this normal? How do I fix the 'glazed donut' look? I don't want to look like a mannequin. People are noticing.

The 'shiny forehead' is a very common, and often unexpected, side effect of botox. Here's why it happens: Your forehead muscles are paralyzed, so you aren't making those micro-expressions that cause the skin to crease and fold. Additionally, without muscle movement, the natural oils (sebum) are not being pushed around as much, so they sit on the surface and create a reflection. Also, the skin is stretched smooth, so light bounces off it uniformly. To fix it: Use a mattifying powder or blotting papers. You can also use a very light dusting of translucent powder. In skincare, switch to a gel-based moisturizer instead of an oil-based one. The shininess usually decreases as the botox wears off (by month 3). Some people love the 'glass skin' look, but if you hate it, ask for a lower dose next time so you retain a tiny bit of movement.

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The 'shiny forehead' is a very common, and often unexpected, side effect of botox. Here's why it happens: Your forehead muscles are paralyzed, so you aren't making those micro-expressions that cause the skin to crease and fold. Additionally, without muscle movement, the natural oils (sebum) are not being pushed around as much, so they sit on the surface and create a reflection. Also, the skin is stretched smooth, so light bounces off it uniformly. To fix it: Use a mattifying powder or blotting papers. You can also use a very light dusting of translucent powder. In skincare, switch to a gel-based moisturizer instead of an oil-based one. The shininess usually decreases as the botox wears off (by month 3). Some people love the 'glass skin' look, but if you hate it, ask for a lower dose next time so you retain a tiny bit of movement.

Oh, I had the shiny forehead so bad after my first full dose. My friend asked me if I had gotten a chemical peel because I was 'glowing.' I hated it. I fixed it by using a matte primer and a very fine HD powder. But honestly, the shininess is a sign of a *good* result in terms of smoothness. I learned to embrace it. When I went back for my next session, I asked the injector to leave just a little movement in my central forehead, and the shine reduced significantly. If you are going to a clinic for botox treatment for fine lines, ask them about 'micro-dosing' to avoid the plastic look. You can see the difference between full paralysis and soft movement on this site: https://bellasanamedspa.com/service/botox. In the meantime, carry some blotting papers in your pocket.