Clostridium Botulinum is a bacterium that produces botulism, which is what Botox is derived from. This toxin can be very dangerous in large amounts. However, the skillful application of it to specific spots on your face can remove lines and wrinkles. These facial lines form when the muscles in your face do not relax. After years of laughing and smiling, they tend to stay contracted, causing lines and wrinkles. A Botox treatment will paralyze those muscles, causing them to relax. As a result, your lines and wrinkles will fade.