How about a synthetic version? Some fancy-shmancy skin care companies are marketing an ingredient called Syn-Ake, which mimics the paralyzing effects of snake venom, to relax wrinkles. Sound familiar? Botox does the same thing, just under the skin.

And while Syn-Ake's results are temporary, that doesn't stop companies from charging close to $200 for just 1 oz. of the topical cream.

Now there's a new player in the snake pit, Kumaara, who sells its 1 oz. Overnight Repair Complex with Syn-Ake for just $59.95.

It's still a bit on the pricey side, but if you're a needle-phobe who fears Botox (and its $350 price tag), yet isn't afraid of snakes, this just might be your product.


Even though the results are temporary, in theory, if a wrinkle loses its "memory" for holding shape it will get less and less noticeable over time. (And that's nothing to hiss at!)

Leave a comment telling us if you'd use the synthetic snake venom to save face.