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Skin care: Eye creams that fight signs of aging
The latest anti-aging eye creams in your skin care routine prevent fine lines, dark circles and puffiness, and stop the signs of aging.
By Denise Wild
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Not long ago, many dermatologists dismissed eye creams as unnecessary, telling us we could get the same results from our regular moisturizers. Today, proven anti-aging ingredients are being fused with high-tech wonders -- like peptides and light-diffusing spheres -- to combat the triple threat of fine lines, dark circles and puffiness, and stop the signs of aging in eye cream skin care. Which of the new eye creams is right for you? Read on.
Border line "The skin around your eyes is the thinnest skin on your body," says Dr. Paul Cohen, a Toronto-based dermatologist. "And because we express ourselves with our eyes, that area is the first place that fine lines appear." Chalk it up to the loss of hydration and elasticity that naturally occurs as we age. Exposure to UV rays and pollution can make things worse because it breaks down the underlying structure -- collagen and elastin fibres -- that keeps skin firm and taut.
How to deal with pesky crow's feet? Products that contain retinol increase skin-cell turnover, which stimulates the production of collagen and thickens the epidermis. But it's not an option for everyone. "Thirty percent of women have an allergic response to retinol," says Calvin Davies, a pharmacist and the president of Dermaglow. "Peptides are well tolerated by most people -- even those with sensitive skin." They not only build collagen and hyaluronic acid but also relax facial muscles to help prevent wrinkling. And don't forget to look for humectants, which plump up fine lines. "They increase hydration," says Davies. But the ultimate preventive measure may be to simply cover up. Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen specifically formulated for the eye area (others can sting), and don sunglasses. (Squinting puts your eyes on a direct path to deep creases.)
Inflation rate While puffy eyes may be the morning-after reminder of drinking one too many glasses of red wine, that's not always the case.
Genetics may be to blame (thanks, Mom and Dad!), and allergies and a lack of sleep can aggravate the condition, says Cohen.
Elevate your head while you sleep, and start stockpiling creams with ingredients like vitamin K ("It keeps blood from pooling under your eyes," says Cohen) and caffeine (which stimulates circulation). Davies says that peptides can help too. "Tetrapeptides and dipeptides reduce inflammation around your eyes," he says. Other types increase lymphatic circulation, which drains toxins that can accumulate in the area and cause swelling.
Do you have a fave eye cream? Share your product recommendations with other readers in our forums!
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