THEthe classic dark halo or a slight swelling under the eye and the gaze immediately appears tired, even if you have slept. Taking care of the eye contour is a gesture that is very often underestimated but can make the difference. Dark circles and bags are in fact the two most widespread blemishes when it comes to the area around the eyes and they can be mitigated with the right product.
Dark circles and bags, the causes
Who doesn’t have to deal, at least every now and then, with dark circles or bags? They are among the most common blemishesThey don’t depend only on tiredness or few hours of sleep. Among the main causes there is genetics: dark circles, in particular, can be blue or purple if of vascular origin, darker if linked to pigmentation, or structural when the area is sunken. This happens, for example, when you inherit very thin skin around the eyes or a deeper bone conformation.
External factors such as excessive exposure to the sun – which can cause hyperpigmentation – also have an impact agingwhich further thins the skin making blood vessels more visible. Finally, daily habits also play their part: smoking, stress and an unbalanced diet can accentuate the problem.
Different, however, the causes of bags: above all it is at the origin an alteration of lymphatic drainage, which causes an accumulation of fluids in the area under the eyes. A condition that can worsen with factors such as stress, aging, water retention, hormonal changes, seasonal allergies and unbalanced eating habits.
Which product to choose for the eye contour?
What characteristics should an effective eye contour cream or serum have? against bags and dark circles? First of all, it must guarantee adeep hydration. Keeping the area well hydrated is essential to attenuate fine lines and improve the appearance of the eyes.
Among the ingredients to look for, hyaluronic acid stands out – ideal for retaining water and plumping – and, in some cases, glycerin, useful for keeping the skin soft and elastic.
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Specific targeted active ingredients are also useful. Vitamin Cfor example, helps lighten the area and to stimulate collagen production, while niacinamide and liquorice extract are ideal for improving brightness and reducing discolouration around the eyes.
To counteract swellinginstead, you can focus on caffeine, which helps to decongest the area thanks to its action on the blood vessels. Peptides, ceramides and retinol specific for the eye contour have an anti-aging action, promoting cell renewal and improving the firmness of the skin.
A plus that should not be underestimated is the refreshing effect, particularly useful for giving immediate relief and alleviating the feeling of heaviness in the area around the eyes.
New things to try this season
And here’s the news in perfumery. Dior Capture Pro-Collagen Shot and it is a booster inspired by thermo-cosmetic protocols. It works by strengthening the four types of collagen present in the structure and tension of the skin. The result? A immediate lifting effect which helps eliminate signs of aging and tiredness.
It acts on all types of dark circles and bags and it also illuminates the new White Caviar Light Infusion Eye Serum Of La Prairie. Its oil-in-water formulation makes it very compatible with the skin and stimulates the elimination of pigments, reduces the hyperproduction of melanin at a cellular level and rebuilds collagen fibres. This helps reduce hyperpigmentation and stimulates a younger-looking skin structure around the eyes.
Also among the novelties of the season Soulthe new eye contour by Lávika which is composed of mineral particles designed to add to the blue-purple colors of dark circles so as to camouflage them and make the look healthier and more toned, e Illuminating Eye Creamfrom the new Glow line by LaVera. Based on vitamin C, it reduces bags, dark circles and signs of tiredness, the formulation also contains caffeine which decongests.
The new one is highly hydrating Source de Roses Anti-Fatigue Eye Contour Gel Of Melvita, what reactivates the local microcirculation and refreshes the area. And the new one is also a multi-corrector Eye Contour with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin Cocktail Of Diego della Palma which prevents and reduces the signs of fatigue and aging and is enriched with a complex that counteracts sagging skin around the eyes and drooping eyelids.
The added plus, the Foreo tool
Inspired by lymphatic drainage techniques, theIris 2 Of Foreo it is a tool that uses pulsations to stimulate the area and thus reduce swelling, refresh the look and smooth the lines of time. The movement made is similar to that of acupressure and helps reduce wrinkles and increase luminosity.