The skin around our eyes is the thinnest skin we have on our body making it one of the first areas to visibly show the signs of aging. This area is also susceptible to damage from lifestyle habits and environmental aggressors. Most facial moisturizers contain active ingredients that are far too harsh for the thin skin under your eye and can cause irritants and reactions that may worsen your current condition. Additionally, facial moisturizers are frequently too heavy because the skin has far fewer oil glands than the rest of your face. Eye creams are created not only as a lighter formula but also to target specific concerns such as dark circles, fine lines, and puffiness with sensitivities in mind.
What Causes Puffiness Around the Eye and how to relieve them?
· Under eye puffiness can be caused by many reasons including lack of sleep, a salty diet or meal, aging, stress, smoking, crying or dehydration from lack of water or alcohol consumption. Because the skin is very delicate, it requires unique care to keep up with internal and external aggressors that damage the area.
· Small changes to your diet and lifestyle may curb some of the puffiness under your eyes. Its worth a try to cut back on salt and alcohol in your diet and drinking the recommended water for your weight to prevent dehydration edema under your eyes. If you are someone that typically stays up late, you might try heading to bed an hour or two earlier than normal or relaxing without electronics to close to bed.
What Causes Fine Lines and Wrinkles and how to reduce their appearance?
· Fine lines and wrinkles are caused by a breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin which gives your skin its strength and elasticity. As they start to break down, the support structure of your skin starts to lose its strength. Each time you use a facial muscle, it creates a groove over time under the skin. As you age and your collagen and elastin start to break down, your skin loses the ability to spring back into place, creating those lines.
· Lifestyle habits also contribute to the level of fine lines and wrinkles you may get in your lifetime. To give yourself the best shot at smooth skin consider staying hydrated, wearing SPF (even on the cloudy days), washing your face daily and avoiding ultraviolet lights.
What Causes Dark Circles and how to treat it?
· There are several factors that go into having dark circles under your eyes, and why you can’t seem to get rid of them. Some of the most common contributors are fatigue, aging, eye strain, dehydration and over sun exposure. For most, dark circles are a sign of aging or lack of sleep and are temporary with the right regimen. If you notice that your under-eye discoloration is not getting better but worse, be sure to consult your doctor or dermatologist to be sure you are taking the right steps for your skin.
Remember, nothing happens overnight. Consistency is key with any changes you make for your skin, hair or nails. If you have any questions please send us an email below and we would be happy to answer!
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