FACT or CRAP?
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A protein found in rattlesnake venom applied as a facial makes the skin look younger and healthier by relaxing the facial muscles. FACT or CRAP ? 
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FACT This anti-aging venom is taking a bite out of Botox's profits.
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No longer afraid of Rattlers & gonna try n catch one
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Originally Posted by vtecmom' timestamp='1434638371' post='23652336
A protein found in rattlesnake venom applied as a facial makes the skin look younger and healthier by relaxing the facial muscles.
FACT or CRAP ?
FACT or CRAP ?
FACT This anti-aging venom is taking a bite out of Botox's profits.
their comments are No longer afraid of Rattlers & gonna try n catch one
The venom used in the face cream is Viper venom, not venom from a rattlesnake.
Rattlesnakes have a hemotoxic venom which destroys tissue vs the Temple Viper has a neural immobilizer venom which apparently when stung tells the muscles to contract hence aiding in the loss of wrinkles.
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Originally Posted by vtecmom' timestamp='1434726675' post='23653593
[quote name='vtecmom' timestamp='1434638371' post='23652336']
A protein found in rattlesnake venom applied as a facial makes the skin look younger and healthier by relaxing the facial muscles.
FACT or CRAP ?
A protein found in rattlesnake venom applied as a facial makes the skin look younger and healthier by relaxing the facial muscles.
FACT or CRAP ?
FACT This anti-aging venom is taking a bite out of Botox's profits.
their comments are No longer afraid of Rattlers & gonna try n catch one
The venom used in the face cream is Viper venom, not venom from a rattlesnake.
Rattlesnakes have a hemotoxic venom which destroys tissue vs the Temple Viper has a neural immobilizer venom which apparently when stung tells the muscles to contract hence aiding in the loss of wrinkles.
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Maybe we should call them out on this 