Healthy Eyes

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Beautiful eyes are influenced by more than just makeup; they are a reflection of our overall health and well-being. Factors such as sleep patterns, nutrition and how we take care of our eyes in general play a part in how great our eyes look.

The muscles and skin around your eyes are constantly active, whether expressing emotions, squinting, or blinking. This constant motion and the

thinness of the skin make the eyes one of the first areas to show aging.

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Apart from natural aging, factors like mental stress, sleep duration, prolonged computer use, intense sun exposure, unbalanced nutrition, and toxins like nicotine significantly affect the eyes.

WHY LIFESTYLE MATTERS

Excessive alcohol consumption, stress, smoking, or insufficient sleep can manifest as dark circles, puffiness, and even wrinkles. By avoiding these factors, you'll notice a significant improvement in your eyes.

• Increasing your water intake, consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables, steering clear of processed salty foods, going to bed earlier, and exercising regularly will enhance the brightness and beauty of your eyes more effectively than any cream or makeup.

• High sodium consumption, often found in processed and fast foods, can cause water retention, leading to puffy eyes and bags that diminish our natural beauty.

• Taking breaks when working on a computer, as frequent short breaks can help prevent eye strain, muscle fatigue, and improve overall productivity. Ideally, you should take a 5-10 minute break every hour while working on a computer. 

  
  

• An effective long-term UV protection is crucial. Choose sun glasses that block 100% of UV-A and UV-B rays, as indicated in the label. Shady spots are ideal.

Provided that these tips are observed, optimal results can be achieved with adequate cosmetic measures.

EYE CREAM vs. FACIAL CREAM

Using a nourishing, regenerating eye cream or serum will help reduce puffiness, under eyes dark circles, crow's feet, restore firmness, relax expression lines, and diminish wrinkles.

But since eye cream is formulated for the delicate skin around the eyes, certain cosmetic products containing same actives in higher concentration are nrecommended due to high risk of irritation and adverse reactions it could have around the sensitive eye area.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN AN EYE CREAM.

To address dark circles, puffiness, crow's feet, or wrinkles, look for creams and serums with special ingredients targeting these issues. Here are some key ingredients to consider.

ALOE VERA

Soothes dry, inflamed skin. For hydration, calming, and nourishment, choose products with aloe.

ANTIOXIDANTS

Green tea extract; vitamins A, C, and E and grape seed extracts are proven to neutralize free radicals.

CAFFEINE

When used in eye creams, has been proven to diminish puffiness, firm the skin, and lessen dark circles.

GREEN TEA EXTRACT

One of the most effective antioxidants at neutralizing free radicals and is an especially potent anti-aging ingredient.

HYALURONIC ACID

Works to plump up skin and boost skin cells with extra moisture.

Peptides

Increase collagen and elastin production to minimize wrinkles even for sensitive skin.

Vitamin C

Increase production of collagen and elastin, fights wrinkles.

Vitamin E

Repairs, protects and moisturizes, has soothing and calming properties

When is it recommend to start using Eye Cream or Eye Serum?

It is recommended by dermatologists to start at 20's or 30's when skin start to lose collagen.

Doctor Says

It's a fact of life that eyesight declines at age forty, but better nutrition and good eye habits can address various eye issues.

Here are some tips for taking care of your eyes:

GO EASY

Always read with good lighting from a healthy distance, keeping materials at least elbow length from your eyes. Rest your eyes every 30 minutes by focusing on a distant target.

KEEP YOUR EYES CLEAR

Manage underlying causes like lack of sleep or dryness to manage eye redness, instead of always using over-the-counter eyedrops, which can worsen redness and irritation over time.

NATURAL EYE TREATMENTS Sometimes the best eye treatments are the simplest. When it comes to bloating or puffiness in your face, nothing beats avoiding salty meals and drinking a few cups of lemon - or cranberry infused water.

Cold Tea bags

Rough night?Tea bags will help. Steep them in hot water for 5 min, wring them out and cool in the fridge. Lie back with your head elevated and the cold tea bags placed in your eyes. The caffeine in green or black tea will help reduce swelling, while chamomile calms redness and irritation.

Cucumbers

Sliced cold cucumbers on eyes are effective at de-puffing and reducing irritation due to their cool temperature and astringent properties.

Jojoba Oil

Applied with a cotton ball, jojoba oil is very effective and hydrating, natural makeup remover. It easily removes shadow and liner and makes a great moisturizer in a pinch.

SLEEPING with YOUR HEAD ELEVATED

A pillow that supports and elevates the head and neck promotes lymphatic drainage, preventing fluid from settling around the eyes. Sleeping flat on your back may be fine for your back but not for puffiness.

TAKE IT OFF

Use eye-specific makeup remover due to the delicate nature of the eye area.

The best way to apply eye makeup remover is with cotton ball or pad. A cotton swab can finish off any extra traces.

Revitalizing Eye Cream

This product was developed for all types of skin, including sensitive eyes and has an intense multipurpose effect on the eye area.

Applying a nourishing, regenerating eye serum will help depuff the under eyes, diminish the appearance of dark circles, restore skin firmness, relax your expression lines and reduce wrinkles.