Christina Aguilera , 42, gets candid about growing older as she partners with a new anti-aging brand, Xeomin. The award-winning multi-platinum singer spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about her stance on anti-wrinkle injections, and that aging is a personal journey.
Embracing Her Physical Changes
The Beautiful singer, who’s been in the entertainment industry since her pre-teens, underwent different physical changes under public scrutiny, especially her significant weight transformation in the late 2010s.
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Defying Beauty Standards
Aguilera has never cared about societal beauty standards. After all, she released Dirrty to challenge the media’s expectations of her following her Grammy-winning successes. Twenty years after, Aguilera still challenges beauty standards and shares her secret to looking young.
Beauty On Her Terms
Xeomin, is an anti-aging injectable meant to sooth wrinkle lines and Aguilera supports its mission. She joined the Beauty on Your Terms campaign.
No Unnecessary Additives
The Grammy-winning singer told the publication that Xeomin aligned with her interest in finding new products and, after researching the brand, decided it was the right fit.
It’s reassuring to Aguilera that the product’s safe, without harmful ingredients, and can help her bounce back from tired lines.
A Great Back-up Plan
Aguilera posted her campaign video with a caption explaining her partnership with Xeomin Aesthetics. She said the product helps her maintain a healthy skin regimen despite her long travel hours.
It’s FDA-Approved
Prioritizing her self-care includes choosing products that make Aguilera look and feel her best. The product is FDA-approved for smoothening frown lines between adults’ eyebrows.
Consult A Doctor
Despite endorsing the brand, the singer encouraged her followers to consult medical doctors before using Xeomin.
Other Side Effects
Some of the product’s side effects last for weeks, while others decrease within days. Aguilera told her followers to visit the doctor when they experience severe side effects, from difficulty swallowing to a speech impediment, breathing, muscle weakness, and eye problems.
Reach Out To The FDA In Case Of Complaints
Other side effects include drooping eyelids, pains on the injection site because Xeomin is an injectable, and other allergic reactions. If you can’t reach your doctor immediately, report all side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Keeping Her Facial Expression Authentic
Aguilera praised Xeomin as a Smart Tox that helps her maintain her natural look, which always has to be tip-top for her performances. The traditional Botox would’ve frozen her face and ruined Aguilera’s ability to express her emotions facially.
Changing The Dialogue On Growing Older
The singer explained to PEOPLE that this new venture is a way for her to open a dialog on aging, especially for people in entertainment. She’s tired of people thinking it’s a negative phenomenon and admitted to being that way in the past.
A New Approach To Aging
Today, Aguilera’s confidence and improved thoughts on aging have her thinking of the “negative connotation” as an old-school approach. Instead, she takes every change while aging as a new era and channels her feelings into self-assurance.
Self-Image Obsession Is Harmful
Aguilera warned readers about the harmfulness of obsessing over aging. You end up wanting to fix what’s not broken until you ruin your look beyond repair. Regardless, the singer didn’t judge people who struggle with self-image.
Aging Is Subjective
Instead of generalizing her opinions, Aguilera emphasized that aging is subjective as people have different approaches to the subject.
Gwyneth Paltrow Approved The Product
A significant example came with her Xeomin partnership which many people in the industry wouldn’t approve of while others would embrace, wholeheartedly. Award-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow was a former partner of the injectable brand.
The Industry Is Harsh On Celebrities
Aguilera told PEOPLE that the entertainment industry is harsh on people’s appearances as the audience often has an opinion on what you should do. We saw it with Chadwick Boseman, who lost weight before his death when fans found out he battled cancer.
Be Kinder When Commenting On Celebrities’ Appearances
Recently, Tyler James Williams came under scrutiny for his SAG Awards look. His supporters defended him saying he’s battling Crohn’s disease and people needed to be kinder.
The Artistry Comes First
Aguilera ended her interview saying,
No More Secrets
Now you know the secret to Aguilera’s beauty.
