With so many different types of skincare products
on the market, it’s hard to know which ones are the most helpful.
Unfortunately, many people skip using eye creams and instead use their regular
face moisturizer around their eyes, hoping to save a few extra bucks.
So, are eye creams just face creams in smaller
bottles? The short answer is NO! The fragile skin around the eyes has different
needs than the rest of your face, so you need a special product that addresses
those needs. But before we get into the
importance of eye creams, let’s do a quick refresher on how and why wrinkles
occur.
A Quick Primer on Wrinkles
Fines lines and wrinkles develop for three main
reasons:
1. Free Radical Damage
Free radicals (from UV
rays, pollution, etc.) damage cellular DNA, so skin cells can’t reproduce as
efficiently. Skin quality declines over time, resulting in fine lines and
wrinkles.
2. Natural decline of collagen
production
Collagen is the protein
that gives young skin its supple texture with a remarkable ability to bounce
back from all of our facial expressions. As we age, however, collagen
production naturally drops off and our skin loses its elasticity. Skin doesn’t
bounce back as easily, and fine lines develop.
3. Glycation
Excess sugar molecules
damage the body’s proteins, causing a whole host of health problems. Glycation
also affects skin proteins, resulting in fine lines and wrinkles.
While aging is inevitable, you can delay signs of
aging by addressing their causes with specially formulated skin care products.
Why Our Eyes Need Special
Attention
The skin of eye area is thinner than the skin on
the rest of your face. There’s less collagen in the area to begin with, so it’s
the first place to take a hit when collagen production declines. Plus, the skin around the eyes is pulled and
stretched every time you make an expression.
Additionally, the eye area has less oil glands is
also more prone to dryness, which further contributes to fine lines and
wrinkles. Finally, fluids tend to pool under the eyes, causing dark circles and
bags.
Thus, your eyes have different requirements for
hydration and nourishment than the rest of your face. They need a little extra
TLC from an eye cream!
Ingredients That Help to Improve
the Eye Area
Eye creams are thicker than face creams and are
formulated to address the specific issues of the eye area. Our Eye Cream is packed with skin-nourishing
ingredients like:
●
Hyaluronic acid - Plumps, hydrates, and
replenishes skin
●
Carnosine - Protects skin from glycation and
improves cellular regeneration
● Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis
(Sweet Almond) Oil - Defends skin from aging free
radicals with its rich antioxidant content
● Glycerin - Creates a protective layer to lock moisture into the eye area for
long-term hydration
● Persea Gratissima (Avocado)
Oil - Encourages collagen production with a host of
essential nutrients
● Chamomilla Recutita
(Matricaria) Flower Extract - Reduces eye bags and puffiness
with anti-inflammatory properties
The Right Way to Apply Eye Cream
If you’re not using an eye cream already, the
best time to start is now! Even if you’re in your 20’s, our Eye Cream includes antioxidants that will help
to prevent damage before it occurs.
For best results, use eye creams day and night.
When applying eye cream, always use your ring finger to gently dab the cream
onto the skin. Don’t rub product into skin, as the tugging will just cause more
wrinkles. Allow product to absorb completely before applying makeup.
Do you use eye cream? Let us know in the
comments!
