It Turns Out, This Is The Reason For The Importance Of Using Eye Cream Since The Age Of 20

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JAKARTA - When you have studied and paid special attention to skincare, maybe you are not familiar with eye cream. However, if you are not familiar, then it is time for you to find out more. Because, eye cream has a crucial role for the health of your skin.

Dermatologist Patricia Farris, MD, a clinical professor at Tulane University School of Medicine, tells WebMD, Tuesday, August 23, that eye cream is formulated in such a way that this one skincare product has extraordinary benefits for the skin around the eyes.

"Eye cream is specially formulated for delicate skin around the eyes, so the consistency tends to be thicker. In addition, eye cream also contains more oil than facial moisturizers and has many active ingredients aimed at solving problems around the eyes," explained Farris.

The skin around the eyes is more fragile, more prone to dryness, and shows signs of aging more quickly. Squinting and making constant eye movements also accelerate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Fluid that collects under the eyes causes eye bags and dark circles to appear. Therefore, eye cream is needed to overcome this problem.

Fine lines and wrinkles stem from sun exposure and the skin produces less collagen as it ages. Collagen helps maintain skin elasticity. And studies on skincare have proven that vitamin C, peptides, and retinol have been shown to increase collagen production. Ceramides and hyaluronic acid also have a similar function. Both are moisturizing ingredients that help prevent water loss in the skin and increase elasticity.

Dark circles under the eyes stem from genes, sun damage, age, and blood buildup. Sodium ascorbate, or vitamin C, can thicken the skin and help reduce dark circles after about 6 months. Niacinamide, or vitamin B3, and kojic acid can reduce the problem of dark circles under the eyes.

While eye bags occur due to the buildup of fluid and blood under the eyes. Some research suggests that caffeine can help with circulation, which can reduce puffy eyes. Other studies have shown that cold temperatures are just as effective for treating eye bags. That's why some people choose to refrigerate eye cream in the refrigerator.