Caring for the skin around your eyes

The older you get the more important it is to look after the skin around your eyes. Thus area displays expression and emotions that are an important part of our individuality. Proper care of this area – and using the right products – can provide long term benefits.

According to Mediniche, changes to the skin around the eyes, also known as the periocular area, can have functional, cosmetic and psychological ramifications. Since the eyes are the focal point of the face, having bags, bulges and wrinkles can not only interfere with vision, they can give an individual a tired, sad appearance.

The skin around the eyes is ten times thinner than the skin on the face. As we age, skin loses its elasticity and becomes even thinner due to a breakdown of collagen. This can be further aggravated by sun exposure, smoking, and other environmental exposures. The skin of the eye contour is constantly moving, blinking alone produces 10,000 movements per day! Other facial movements and expressions such as smiles, squinting, and stress can also affect the eye area, creating fine lines or crows feet – lines that appear on the outside corner of the eye. Under eye puffiness can be exacerbated by salty foods, allergies and internal dehydration. Rubbing and tugging of the delicate skin under the eye due to allergies, crying, eye makeup removal and insertion and removal of contact lenses can contribute to sagging of the this area. The skins elasticity is similar to a rubber band – constant tugging and pulling eventually causes loss of elasticity. Because the tissue around the eyes has very few oil glands, it lacks the natural moisture present on other parts of the body.

So, we suggest trying an eye cream designed to look after ageing skin, Gatineau Melatogenine AOX Probiotics Essential Eye Corrector is an anti-aging eye cream ideal for woman over the age of 30+.

Smooth the eye contour and fade signs of ageing and fatigue with Gatineau Melatogenine AOX Probiotics Essential Eye Corrector. Restores radiance for an instantly brightening effect.

Gatineau Melatogenine AOX Probiotics Essential Eye Corrector contains marine collagen to smooth away wrinkles and hydrate your skin. Radiance enhancing light reflectors give skin a healthy, luminous look as cactus pear extract eliminates dead cells to combat dull, tired looking cells. Nourishing shea butter keeps skin soft and comfortable as Indian chestnut extract stimulates microcirculation to lighten dark circles.