Bring back the sparkle to your eyes

The skin around the eyes is ten times thinner than the rest of the skin on the face, and as we grow older it becomes even thinner due to the breakdown of collagen. Sun exposure, smoking and other environmental factors can speed this process up. Also, the skin around the eyes is constantly in use when we blink, which we can do up to 10,000 times a day. Squinting, smiling and stress also have a knock on effect, casting fine lines or crow’s feet which appear at the corners of the eye.

Under eye bags can be exacerbated by salty foods, allergies or simply dehydration too, while crying, eye make-up removal and inserting and removing contact lenses can pull the delicate skin here, causing it to sag.

Extra care should be taken when selecting a product for use around the eyes, since the skin is so delicate. Products containing gentle, non-irritating ingredients and antioxidants are ideal choices. Gratiae’s Replenishing Eye Cream is specifically designed for use around the eyes, and acts quickly to combat the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also reduces puffiness and dark circles.

Gratiae’s eye cream can work wonders, especially if you make some lifestyle changes too. Drink lots of water to keep skin elastic and hydrated, stop smoking, avoid too much sun and wear sunglasses to prevent squinting. It’s also essential to get some quality sleep and be especially gentle when removing make up or putting contact lenses in.