Creme eye contour tightening effect or “botox like” And electrical devices which exploit micro-currents to “iron” the skin micro-furrows: here she is winning combination to minimize wrinkles and lines eye contour. «They don’t give definitive resultsbut their constant use undoubtedly improves the condition of the delicate skin around the eyes, and keeps the signs of aging at bay”, explains the cosmetologist Umberto Borellini SICC member (Italian Society of Chemistry and Cosmetological Sciences).
Minimize the signs of the eye contour: step one, “Botox like” formulas
There is a category of cosmetics intended for the area around the eyes which are valid allies if you are trying to make the wrinkles around the eyes significantly less accentuated. «Creams with an instant lifting effect make use of special substances which, drying, they give an instant smoothing effectreducing the visibility of expression wrinkles”, explains the cosmetologist.
«They are often included in treatments for the periocular area which show on the packaging wording “botox like”because it has the ability to make wrinkles less evident”, says Umberto Borellini.
What do they contain? Peptides, that is chains of amino acids, which have the property of instantly softening fine lines and small wrinkles. «In the list of ingredients, the peptides have different names, and they go from Palmitoyl hexapeptide-19 to Acetyl hexapeptide-8. They are molecules capable of reduce communication between the nerves and muscles of ocular expressionwhich relax and reduce the visibility of expression wrinkles”, underlines the cosmetologist.
Furthermore, the ingredients included in the formulations of this category of products are above all the elastomers. «These are substances characterized by elastic properties similar to those of rubber: once applied to the area around the eyes, they insinuate themselves into the skin micro-groovesthey avoid irregularities in the skin texture.
Some formulas also contain «special soft focus micro-pearls that they add additional light to the look. Naturally, the cosmetic result is canceled out with cleansing”, says Umberto Borellin, but “the constant use of a peptide-based treatment manages to provide the tissues with the necessary stimulus to preserve tone and elasticity».
Step two, devices with micro-currents smooth out wrinkles
Beauty devices that generate mild and controlled “electric shocks” are an instant anti-wrinkle. «They provide revitalizing massages that give back tone and firmness to the skin”, explains Rosanna Dambra, skin coach Image Skincare.
«Micro-currents tone the tissues, lift the skin, increase collagen production, rthey reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin firmness. These results are evident after an 8-10 minute session, and are ideal for having fresh and luminous eyes, wrapped in a natural glow.”
The effect is not permanent and lasts for a few hours. «The inclusion of this tool during skincare treatments, it should be noted, proves to be a precious aid in the fight against aging of the epidermis around the eyes, promotes the absorption of cosmetic treatments and improves the firmness of the skin.”
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