The skin beneath the eyes is much thinner and hence more fragile than anyplace else on the body. It tends to show indications of dehydration and volume loss sooner. Studies reveal that the undereye area has fewer oil glands and collagen than the rest of your face, making it even more difficult to keep it consistently hydrated and plump. Other variables such as smoking, weariness from lack of sleep, and sun exposure, in addition to increased screen time, further damage your undereye area, resulting in dark spots or sunken eyes.
As a result, you will find a variety of eye creams in most beauty aisles, all claiming to make your eyes look brighter, younger, or more awake. Many of these gels and creams help transform the delicate undereye area, reducing the appearance of dark circles, puffiness, and promoting tighter-looking skin.
Eye creams can be used to target the following areas:
- Puffiness under the eyes
- Dark circles
- Wrinkles
- Fine lines
- Hyperpigmentation
Vitamin A and Vitamin C, peptides, and ceramides are all important elements in undereye gels that help with skin regeneration and offer moisture to the area around the eyes. Several eye gels contain hyaluronic acid to maintain moisture. It clings onto the skin and keeps it hydrated. Hydration and support are necessary for the under-eye area.
Caffeine present in eye creams has natural characteristics to tighten the skin and reduce wrinkles. When it comes to eye gels, it is a well-known ingredient because it works to constrict blood vessels under the eyes. Moreover, it provides much-needed relief to tired eyes too after straining them in front of a screen all day.
Vitamin K is another popular ingredient in eye gel due to its healing properties. It’s sometimes used after surgeries to aid in blood-clotting and heal incisions. In the case of eye products, Vitamin K can promote cellular metabolism and boost anti-inflammatory action.
The skin around the eyes can thin due to ageing. It can give the skin a crepe-like appearance and fine lines, sometimes known as crow’s feet, can develop over time. Retinol is another skincare ingredient finding traction among those who practice it consistently. By assisting with skin cell turnover, retinoids help reduce the body’s natural decline of collagen production.
