Poor in sebaceous glands and collagen and elastin fibers, the area around the eyes is the most sensitive on the face. For these reasons, she is the first to notice the signs of aging such as the appearance of fine lines, dark circles or bags. Using specific eye contour care helps reduce signs of fatigue and slow down skin aging. This article presents the 9 most effective active ingredients to preserve the youth and radiance of your eyes.
1 - Hyaluronic acid
You may have already heard of hyaluronic acid, a trendy active ingredient in aesthetic medicine. Present in large quantities in the dermis, it is a natural humectant powerful that helps capture water and contain it in the deeper layers of your skin.
Unfortunately, over time, the concentration of hyaluronic acid decreases, leading to dehydration of the skin and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face.
By strengthening the hydrolipidic film of your skin, hyaluronic acid prevents the development of these wrinkles and forms a effective protective barriere against the harmful effects of UV rays.
His action smoothing and hydrating is particularly appreciated in cosmetology and more particularly in eye contour care to treat crow's feet wrinkles.
2 - Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a water-soluble molecule which plays a vital role in the synthesis of collagen, a protein essential for maintaining structure and elasticity of your skin. It also strengthens the skin barrier and protects against external aggressions such as pollution or the sun's rays.
Furthermore, vitamin C regulates the melanin synthesis, a particularly interesting property when we talk about dark circles and bags under the eyes.
A vitamin C deficiency can lead to severe dryness of the skin, duller complexion and slower healing of wounds.
3 - Caffeine
Do you know caffeine? It’s what allows you to wake up well in the morning or keep you going throughout the day. Well, know that she has other assets!
Indeed, a real star of active ingredients to fight against puffiness and dark circles, caffeine allows activate blood circulation and reduce water retention under the eyes. Results: your dark circles are faded and your bags are much less visible.
4 - Panthenol
Panthenol or provitamin B5 is a skincare essential, specifically thanks to its hydrating properties. By strengthening the hydrolipidic film of the skin, it helps it to maintain its suppleness and prevent the appearance of fine lines around the eyes.
Integrated into an eye contour treatment and used regularly, it soothes feelings of discomfort, reduces signs of fatigue and contributes to a smoother and more rested look.
5 - Centella asiatica
Centella asiatica is a plant renowned for its key properties:
- Stimulation of collagen;
- Healing of damaged skin;
- The anti-aging effect.
By combining caffeine, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, centella asiatica liposomes and vitamin C, Soskin's concentrated eye contour treatment offers you an ideal solution for:
- Intensely moisturize your eye area;
- Smooth fine lines;
- Visibly reduce dark circles and bags;
- Find a fresh and radiant look.
6 - Horse chestnut
Originally from Asia, the horse chestnut tree has many medicinal properties, particularly in improving venous circulation.
In cosmetology, horse chestnut helps visibly reduce dark circles by promoting microcirculation and strengthening blood vessels. By fighting against blood stagnation under the skin, it reduces redness and signs of fatigue.
Ideal for the eye area, this plant active ingredient decongests and brings a draining effect, which has the effect of reducing pockets.
7 - Lactic acid
Lactic acid is a precious ally for the eye area, because it:
- promotes cell renewal thanks to its gentle exfoliating action;
- Strengthens the elasticity and firmness of the skin by stimulating the production of collagen;
- Preserves the skin barrier by its hydrating power;
- Helps fade dark circles and spots thanks to its depigmenting properties.
Combined with caffeine and horse chestnut escin as in Soskin eye contour peeling patch, it allows you to:
- Smooth wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes;
- Lighten pigmentation of dark circles;
- Decongest and reduce the appearance of puffiness.
8 – Retinol
Retinol, derived from vitamin A, is another active ingredient known for its anti-aging action. It promotes cell renewal and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which improves the firmness and elasticity of the skin.
Integrated into your eye contour care, it helps smooth your wrinkles and fine lines, evens out your complexion and reduces your pigment spots.
However, its application must be gradual to limit the risks of irritation and dryness, with essential sun protection.
C-Vital, Soskin’s deep wrinkle filler based on retinyl palmitate (retinol derivative), centella asiatica, hyaluronic acid and shea butter, is specially designed to target and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and deep furrows.
By integrating these active ingredients into your beauty routine, you offer your eyes a targeted solution against the signs of fatigue and aging. Each ingredient plays an essential role in smoothing, hydrating and brightening your eye area. All you have to do is choose the treatments best suited to your needs to reveal all the radiance of your eyes!
