I just recently turned 28 (a month ago yesterday) and I've started to notice some fine lines on my forehead. I pride myself on taking care of my skin to the highest degree. I frequent my dermatologist and I have a skincare regimen that I am very diligent about. 

I'm honestly very happy with my skin right now. It's pretty clear and healthy. But that's not to say that my skin definitely isn't like it was when I was in high school and college. 

The most 'intense' procedure I've ever had done on my skin is a chemical peel (I've had probably like 4 total and they were all at least a year ago). I really enjoyed them and I think that they worked in terms of making my skin brighter. However, there is a period of 'down time' and the benefits are not long lasting or preventative. They're a great resource for someone who is looking for a quick fix (like in the year leading up to your wedding). 

I'm in the camp of I'd prefer to age naturally and gracefully. But I am also a big fan of eyelash extensions and getting my hair colored which are two things I would consider to be 'fake' (not in a negative way, but my eyelashes are just not naturally that long and my hair is not naturally blonde). However, as fake as they are, I consider them more of an enhancement rather than totally 'fake', if you get what I mean. 

Enter Botox. I'm terrified of needles. Absolutely terrified. And to be quite honest, that is really the only reason that I have held back from trying Botox. Well, that and the fact that there is something so elegant about just letting everything happen naturally (like I love women who embrace their gray hair... ahem, Diane Keaton!!). 

If you have done your research on the procedure then you know that it can be done at a younger age to be preventative rather than corrective. It's very different from fillers and I think sometimes people confuse fillers and Botox and equate Botox with looking fake and frozen. 

That's not to say that Botox can go very wrong. It's a literal toxin that you are injecting into your body and it's something that you can't really take lightly. It's necessary to find someone who is highly regarded for what they do and are able to recommend and understand what you want from the procedure. There's a saying 'cheap Botox is never good and good Botox is never cheap.' Ha! 

Now that I am noticing fine lines, I'm considering (if I can ever get over my severe fear of needles... so I might be considering it for the rest of my life, haha) trying out (baby) Botox in the smallest amounts possible (like Jacey said in her article she only gets it once a year and in 8-10 units). I truly think it's something that people are still 'hush hush' about and I think more people than most people event realize have tried Botox. 

So I am curious; what are your thoughts about Botox? Have you tried it? Do you like it? Are you against it? Have you done any research about it? Does it hurt?! Do you tell anyone that you get Botox or is it your secret? 

I love reading the comments in Jacey's post and I know we have very different audiences, so I'm very curious to your opinions on the matter! 

I realize some people are going to be totally against Botox and horrified I am writing about such a topic (this is not sponsored, btw). That's totally fine! My only request is that you voice your opinion in an eloquent and polite way- especially because I'm sure many who are reading have had Botox and I don't want this article to be a place that makes anyone feel bad for their personal choices!

Also, if I (ever) decide to get Botox, I hope to be very open with you about it. I share a lot of skincare products that I love and I wouldn't want to get Botox and then have you think the skincare products I use naturally got rid of my wrinkles or performed something miraculous that is a result of Botox.