Under Eye Skincare Tips!

Under eye concerns are practically ageless. Even younger individuals can show signs of premature ageing and start to lose that youthful elasticity look around the eyes. The big “WHY?”

The skin surrounding your eyes is the thinnest, most delicate skin on your body. It lacks the amount of structural proteins that accompanies the skin in other areas because there is just less of it. This thinness also leaves your skin wide open to damage. Damage from sun, pollution, and any other environmental factor that wreaks havoc on skin.

The lack of structure in this area allows fluid to accumulate. This is what can cause puffy eye lids and under eye bags. The environmental damage (and unfortunately for some, just poor genes) leads to dark circles, under eye bags and puffiness, or droopy eyelids. This lack of structure and damage allows for fine lines to settle in earlier than anywhere else

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How do i fix it?

Best Ingredients for Under-Eye Care Antioxidants have shown amazing success in improving skin health, eliminating dark circles under the eye, as well as preventing signs of aging. The most common types of antioxidants are vitamins E, C, and caffeine. Take a look at these ingredients along with several others that will improve hydration, aging, and protection to the under-eye area. Caffeine  Treat the under-eye area by using caffeinated green tea bags. Simply steep two bags for 5 minutes and let them chill for 20 minutes in the fridge. Make sure to squeeze out any excess liquid before placing the bags under the eye. Let them sit for up to 30 minutes. Vitamin E  Look for vitamin E in face creams, oils, or capsules. This common vitamin helps minimize inflammation around the eyes. Vitamin C  Eating foods high in vitamin C will aid your body's production of collagen and help boosts absorption of hyaluronic acid. This is a component your body uses to keep your skin hydrated4. Some of these fruits and vegetables include:

• Oranges

• Red peppers

• Kale

• Brussel sprouts

• Strawberries

• Broccoli 

Peptides   Similar in nature to proteins, peptides reduce inflammation and slow down the aging process. You can find peptides in eggs, milk, fish, soy, and oats. Niacinamide   This form of vitamin B can diminish the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. Niacinamide is most commonly found in meat, fish, green vegetables, and beans. Squalane   Meant for individuals with naturally dry skin, squalane can improve hydration in the skin and fight skin damage. This hydrogenated oil is also beneficial to hair as it can increase shine and prevent breakage. Look for this ingredient in anti-aging creams and oils. Glycerin   Glycerin can be found in moisturizers and soaps. It is a humectant, which means it can pull water to the top layer of the skin keeping it hydrated.

Ceramides   Ceramides act as a seal and connecting link among our skin cells. Ensuring that your skin cells have enough ceramides will improve hydration in the skin. You can find this ingredient in soybeans, dairy, and brown rice. One of Nu Skin’s top anti-aging products specifically targeted to caring for the under-eye area is ageLOC® LumiSpa® Accent. This device works with a topical solution to provide a myriad of benefits not found elsewhere. The device provides gentle movement, similar to a massage, in combination with the use of this ingredient-packed topical that is specific to the delicate skin around the eyes. It can also be used above the eye to target the sagging appearance of the eyelids.

Overall, the key is to keep your skin hydrated and protected while strengthening the skin. However you plan to accomplish this, drinking more water, eating more oranges, or seeking out a quality anti-aging product, you will love the supple, smooth look around your eyes. 

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