Botox is one of the world’s most widely researched and sought-after therapeutic agents. It has a proven track record as a cosmetic injectable to address crow’s feet, forehead lines, frown lines, and glabellar lines.

Botox is a neuromodulator and is made from a toxin derived from a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. After the toxin is extracted, it undergoes a series of purification steps that leave behind a crystalline complex containing a mix of the toxin and proteins. Muscles in the face work or move when they receive signals to move from the nerve fibers via chemical transmitters known as acetylcholine.