Pardon the pun. It’s true though that your eyes are the windows to your soul, and to keep them looking bright and beautiful requires a little TLC.
As someone who like the holistic approach to skincare, I understand how important it is to nourish the delicate skin around the eyes with repairing and nourishing ingredients. In this post, I am going to share everyone’s top skincare ingredients that benefit the eye area.
None of them have an instant gratification effect - consider yourself warned. They all work, but only if you use them in the right concentration over a long enough time.
It is always best to talk about that with a beautician who can see your skin and will know better if you need a drugstore product or something closer to prescription strength.
But for now, sit back, relax, and add these ingredients to your beauty awareness right away!
Vitamin C:
This potent antioxidant is essential for maintaining healthy skin cells and collagen production. Vitamin C helps to reduce inflammation, fine lines and wrinkles, and dark circles around the eye area, revealing brighter and tighter skin.
It might help to look for serums or eye creams that contain L-ascorbic acid, which is the most bioavailable form of Vitamin C.
Green Tea:
This is a super-ingredient is a powerhouse of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which help to soothe and de-puff the under-eye area. You will will find green tea or matcha mentioned mostly in niche, green skincare but the important part of it are the chemicals caffeine and theobromine.
Particularly caffeine stimulates blood circulation in that sensitive under-eye area and flushes out toxins. This helps in reducing dark circles and promoting a brighter complexion.
Good news is that caffeine serums are not pricey - and they work.
Retinol:
This game-changer ingredient is recognized as the golden standard for treating skin ageing. The quality of the results you get vary with the formulation of the product you use, but it is well established that retinol helps to increase cell turnover, boost collagen production, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area.
The eye area might be too sensitive for regular retinol products, so be sure to go for gentler ones. Ideally you would get a product specifically formulated for the eye area.
Start with a low dose of retinol to avoid any irritation and wait for at least a few months before you build up the concentration gradually.
Hyaluronic Acid:
Everyone has heard of hyaluronic acid. This naturally occurring sugar molecule is a hydrating hero that attracts and retains water, keeping skin plump and moisturized.
The eye area tends to be the driest part of the face, and the application of hyaluronic acid serum or eye cream can improve moisture retention, reducing the appearance of fine lines and crow’s feet.
Jojoba Oil:
This lightweight, non-comedogenic oil is perfect for nourishing and conditioning the delicate skin around the eyes. Jojoba oil is rich in vitamins E and B, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds, which help to protect, soothe, and brighten the under-eye area.
To maintain bright, beautiful eyes, it is essential to take care of the delicate skin surrounding them. These natural and nourishing ingredients can work wonders over time to reduce dark circles, fine lines, and wrinkles and promote a brighter, more youthful complexion. With this list of ingredients, you can now make better skincare choices that benefit your eyes. Remember to always patch test new ingredients and consult with a dermatologist before incorporating them into your skincare routine. Happy eye-care, my beauties!