There’s no getting around it: Everyone ages. It’s a natural part of life. And yet that doesn’t make seeing those fine lines around the eyes any easier. This is where enlisting the help of eye cream comes in. But even still—if aging is pretty much inevitable, do eye creams really work?
Of course, there is absolutely nothing wrong with fine lines or wrinkles. And if you have the courage to embrace them, more power to you! But for the rest of us mere mortals, eye cream might be the most logical solution to avoid Botox, fillers, or invasive plastic surgery procedures early or at all.
That said, regardless of how you feel about fine lines and wrinkles, taking the time to nourish your eye area is never a bad idea. Keep scrolling to learn the 4 major reasons you should be using eye cream, and what ingredients to look for.
Why you should be using eye cream:
The benefits of eye cream:
Did you know that the skin around your eyes is so thin it’s almost translucent? This is why the first signs of aging often appear around the eyes. It makes sense when you think about how delicate the skin truly is. But this is where a good eye cream comes in handy—it’ll moisturize your eyes and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. In turn, this will naturally give you a more youthful appearance.
Additionally, collagen is the largest protein found in the human body, and it’s responsible for keeping skin taut, plump and youthful. As we age, though, our body naturally stops producing collagen. This is what can lead to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. But a good eye cream will help boost collagen production. Also, this can help stave off the need for Botox, fillers, or any surgical procedures for a while.
Key ingredients to look for:
Everyone’s skin is different, so everyone’s skin concerns will vary. However, that being said, experts have said time and time again that there are key ingredients to look for in every eye cream to get the maximum benefits. Of course, It’s always a good idea to consult a dermatologist or skincare expert before using any new products because everyone’s skin is different and will react differently to certain ingredients. If you’re using a new product, be sure to do a patch test beforehand.
hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid deeply moisturizes skin and leaves it looking dewy and plump. In turn, this reduces the overall appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Our eye area has fewer oil glands to begin with, which makes it prone to dehydration and can maximize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Using an eye cream with hyaluronic acid will help deliver moisture and give skin an overall more youthful appearance.
In addition to hyaluronic acid, ceramides, peptides, and sqaulene are also extremely hydrating ingredients as well. If you suffer from dry skin to begin with, look for an eye cream that’s jam-packed with these ingredients.
Retinol + Peptides
Both retinol (a form of vitamin A) and peptides have the ability to ward off and fight anti-aging by naturally boosting and stimulating collagen production. Using an eye cream with these will help the eye area look tighter and plumper, improve elasticity, diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and give skin an overall more youthful, radiant look.
That being said, retinol is not for everyone. As someone who suffers from eczema and is prone to dry skin, I’ve learned from my dermatologist that I should only use retinol at night because using it more than once a day really dries out my skin.
Caffeine
Caffeine is great at reducing dark circles, puffiness, and under-eye bags. It does this by constricting the blood vessels underneath your eyes to reduce inflammation. The downside to an eye cream with caffeine, though, is that it can leave skin flaky and irritated. For this reason, be sure to consult your dermatologist or a trusted skincare expert before using.
Niacinamide
A form of vitamin B3, eye creams with niacinamide will help repair dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and sun damage. Eye creams with this ingredient will also make the under-eye and surrounding eye area brighter.
