Trade Secrets

Some of it can be attributed to ethnicity and
genetics, especially if your skin is olive toned,
while other contributors are lifestyle and skin
care habits. By adjusting some of our lifestyle
routines and using eye products with cuttingedge
ingredients, under eye circles and puffiness
can be managed and minimized.
Some lifestyle tips for younger, more youthful
looking eyes include:
• Cut down on salt intake. Salt is responsible
for a lot of our bodily fluid retention. In the
eye area, this shows up as bags.
• Drink lots of water to flush out excess salt
from your system.
• Sleep on back with head elevated to help
drain excess fluid retention.
• Get enough sleep! Tired eyes are often
baggy eyes.
• Manage your allergies to reduce inflammation and
swelling around the eyes.
• Remove all eye makeup before bed to avoid residue
from seeping into the eye and causing irritation while
you sleep.
• Limit alcohol intake. Excessive alcohol dehydrates
the skin.
• Avoid sun exposure by wearing sunscreen specifically
made for eyes, sunglasses, and hats. Some of the
darkening under the eyes can be attributed to the “tanning”
of the area.
• Kick the smoking habit. Smoking breaks down the
collagen in the skin and makes blood vessels more
apparent.
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to get the vitamins
and nutrients you need for healthy looking skin all
over!
In addition to modifying some of our lifestyle habits,
using eye products with the most advanced ingredients
can also help the eye area look more youthful and
firmer.
• Retinol - the gold standard in skin repair. Retinol, a
Vitamin A derivative, increases cell turnover, renews
skin cells, reduces the appearance of fine line and
wrinkles, and helps brighten the skin.
• Haloxyl - a synthetic combination of active ingredients
which stimulate the natural elements of the skin
and help reduce the colored blood pigments in the skin
• Microcrystalline Matrix - often found in firming
creams. This ingredient tightens the skin’s appearance
and reduces the appearance of bags under the eyes.
• Green Microalgae Extract improves skin’s firmness.
• Caffeine decreases swelling and protects the skin
from sun damage.
By committing to a healthier lifestyle and an effective
skin care program, under eye circles and darkness can
be definitely be minimized!