Posts Tagged ‘eye creams’

Best Eye Creams For Acne and Other Problems

Sunday, September 20th, 2009

Nothing is worse than getting acne around your eyes. After all, this is the first area people notice on your face. But it’s not only pimples which are a problem; dark circles and eye bags are two other common problems associated with this area.

Luckily in recent years, a number of exciting eye creams have came onto the market designed to treat each of these problems. If it is acne you are experiencing, you will probably want to pick out a product that includes salicylic acid as an ingredient. But remember the skin around your eyes is thinner (and more sensitive) than the rest of your face, so you will want to use a very mild strength.

If you are looking for the best eye cream for dark circles – there are dozens to choose from. I’m not expert on anti-aging so I don’t have a specific brand to recommend, but I can tell you a little bit about what causes dark circles under eyes. Often, they are caused by capillaries which are too close to the skin’s surface. When you see the purple shade under your eyes, what you are actually seeing is blood flowing through the capillaries. Another cause, unfortunately, may be something you do absolutely nothing about…. and that is the bone structure of your face. Having a prominent brow bone can cast shadows under you eyes in certain types of lightening.

So that leaves us with eye bags. What causes bags under eyes? I hate to say it, but this is another problem which is usually genetic, and there is little that can be done to correct it other than plastic surgery. However, there are a number of makeup techniques and tips you can use to disguise their appearance.

Caffeine as an Ingredient to Reduce Dark Under-Eye Circles

Friday, July 31st, 2009

As one of the most effective ingredients in reducing the dark circles which can occur under the eye area due to a lack of moisture and therefore causing bruising within the thin skin under the eye, caffeine is often used within eye creams to plump the area, energizing the area under the eye and reducing the instance of dark circles which are formed. Through the creams which are known to contain caffeine, which are commonly found in top brands of eye creams, dark circles can effectively be reduced through regular use of the cream, which is applied topically, to the under eye area.

Why is caffeine effective in reducing the dark circles which can appear under the eye area? Caffeine, when used as an ingredient which is provided to the skin through a topical application, through the use of an eye cream is a natural anti-inflammatory, which means it can effectively reduce the amount of swelling throughout the under eye area. Wrinkles and dark circles which can form throughout the eye area, especially under the eye, do so because of the swelling which can occur through the thinnest layer of skin.This swelling can lead to puffiness, which leads to bruising. As the area ofthe skin is so thin, these bruises can appear easily and become a regular part of the appearance, which causes the dark under eye circles to form.Through the use of caffeine in eye creams, there are many benefits. Aside from being an effective anti-inflammatory, the caffeine which is present in these eye creams is an effective way to brighten and energize the skin, the exact way that caffeine provides this effect on the body when ingested.Caffeine also has the ability to energize the area underneath the skin, through the inner surface layers of the skin, increasing the blood flow to the under eye area, increasing the appearance of a healthy eye and ensuring that the appearance of the dark under eye circles can be reduced.

What ingredients is caffeine combined with to create an effective eye cream?Although there are various eye creams which are available that have caffeine as the only and main ingredient in the cream, there are many other components which are created through common combinations. One of the most common combinations is green tea and other antioxidants, to remove the harmful components and toxins from the skin which can inflame the eye area, in addition to the swelling caused from dryness. Other ingredients which are often combined with caffeine to create an effective eye cream are high levels of concentrated moisturizers, used to completely hydrate the skin under the eye, which can also be an effective way to reduce the swelling associated with dark under eye circles, thereby creating another  delivery system to eradicate the discoloration. Working together, caffeine and moisture can be an effective way to reduce their appearance drastically.

The Importance of Antioxidants in Wrinkle Cream

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Antioxidants are used in a variety of powerful wrinkle and anti-aging creams which have been designed to be placed throughout the eye area. The importance of these creams can be outlined in the fact of what the skin is generally exposed to on a daily basis. Through the chemicals which are found in the environment, the chemicals which are found in cosmetics and the general toxins that we find our skin exposed to, there are many reasons that antioxidants become an important part of wrinkle creams, to remove these toxins from the skin.

What do toxins have to do with the creation of wrinkles throughout the surface of the skin? Toxins and chemicals which are found in the environment, as well as the harmful rays of the sun are one of the biggest culprits of causing damage through fine lines which can occur within the skin. Through the antioxidants which are provided in wrinkle and anti-aging creams, the damage which is caused by these elements can be offset to reduce the appearance of aging, especially throughout the delicate area of the eyes.Antioxidants are often used throughout skin care lines and are ingredients  which are found in nature. In fact, two of the most popular antioxidants are in the form of red grapes and Acai berries, which are used in multiple skin care creams, especially eye creams. Acai berries are found deep within the Brazilian rainforest and contain some of the highest levels of antioxidants, nearly as high as those which are found within the skin ofthe red grape – thus the reason that red wine provides such high levels of antioxidants to those that consume the wine on a regular basis. Through ingredients like these and many other nutrient rich vegetables and fruits,the skin is able to rejuvenate and protect itself, from the inside out – having the maximum effect on the appearance of the skin.

When the skin is able to rejuvenate itself, from the inside out – deep within the inner layers of the skin, an individual is often able to seepositive results. A healthier appearing skin that may appear to glow can be the first sign that these antioxidants are working away, deep within the bodily system, throughout these inner skin layers. The skin is able to find the means to repair the damage that has been completed without the use of chemicals and other toxins which are present in some eye creams. Natural eye creams commonly contain high levels of antioxidants within their formulas. Through these high levels of antioxidants, which can protect and heal the skin, there are many individuals that have seen positive results.