Age-related changes in the skin around the eyes care

“Beauty is great power” is undoubtedly a true statement with which few can argue. It is quite natural that any woman, and these days many men, want to remain young and beautiful for as long as possible. So let’s try to figure out what components this “great power” consists of!

Firstly, of course, these are the innate physiological qualities of a person, namely: facial features, figure constitution, hair color, eye color, shade of teeth and skin. Nowadays, thanks to the achievements of pharmacy, medicine and cosmetology, you can significantly change your appearance for the better, sometimes even beyond recognition.

Secondly, the state of the human body. And in this matter, the first place without a doubt is taken by the condition of the skin. After all, how nice it is to look at a woman with smooth, healthy skin. Due to the fact that human skin performs a lot of important functions, it is not always in ideal condition. In addition, when various diseases of internal organs occur, as well as under the influence of certain external factors, over time, the condition of the skin can significantly deteriorate. First of all, this applies to the most delicate areas of the skin (neck area, décolleté area, skin in the eye area). It is for this reason that most mothers, from adolescence, begin to teach their daughters to care for these “problem areas” of the skin.

Features of the structure of the skin around the eyes

In order to understand how the skin around the eyes ages and how to deal with this process, you first need to understand its structure. The skin consists of several layers:

Stratum corneum. It is a layer of dead keratinized cells. It is this layer that is the first to take the blow from the external environment. The stratum corneum performs a very important function - protective. On the one hand, it protects the deeper and more delicate layers of the skin from the effects of external factors (extreme temperatures, UV rays, etc.), and on the other hand, it helps to remove all kinds of “excess” vital activity of the human body from the body. The stratum corneum of young skin is characterized by the fact that it is quite thin due to its rapid self-renewal. Horny cells naturally accumulate on the surface of the skin, but not in particularly large quantities;
The epidermis is the inner layer of the skin. It is in this layer that new skin cells are formed and melanin is produced. The epidermis protects the skin from dehydration and drying out. Depending on the state of the epidermis, the speed of skin rejuvenation depends;
The dermis is the main, so to speak, base layer of the skin. It is here that blood circulation and lymph circulation occur, thanks to which the process of nourishing the skin, saturating it with oxygen, and also removing cell waste products from it is carried out. It is in this layer that there are special fibers (collagens and elastins) that provide elasticity and smoothness to the skin. The dermis accumulates water, which is so necessary for beautiful skin, and produces hyaluronic acid, which provides skin elasticity and prevents wrinkles.

Everything described above is the general characteristics of the skin on all parts of the body. As for the skin around the eyes, all this also applies to it, however, it has certain characteristics. Firstly, the skin around the eyes is the thinnest, and therefore the layers that make it up are also very thin. For this reason, it is in this area of the skin that the amount of collagen and elastin is minimal. Secondly, due to their thinness, these areas of the skin are most susceptible to external factors. So, for example, bright sunlight and high temperatures can lead to a significant loss of skin moisture and a decrease in the production of hyaluron in a minimum period of time. Thirdly, weak lymph flow, especially at night. It is this factor that contributes to the accumulation of excess fluid in the skin of the eyelids, which can cause the formation of bags and wrinkles around the eyes. Fourthly, increased stress is placed on the skin of the eyelids every day. The fact is that during communication, when any emotions arise, all people’s facial expressions change, while the skin stretches, and the facial expression changes. It is at this moment that a huge load occurs on the skin fibers.

Factors leading to premature aging of the eyelid skin

The skin near the eyes is affected by the same unfavorable factors as other parts of the body: poor heredity, stress, lack of sleep, excess ultraviolet rays, poor environment, unbalanced diet and bad habits, especially smoking.

However, there are several “special” reasons that accelerate the aging of the eyelid skin. We are talking about improper care and mistakes when choosing cosmetics:

Using low-quality cosmetics . Creams, correctors, shadows, mascara, eyeliner and makeup removers from little-known manufacturers may contain ingredients that cause irritation, dry out the skin, disrupt its acid-base balance, and damage elastic fibers.
Applying care products directly to the skin of the eyelids. Not every woman knows that cream or serum must be applied “along the bones” - the bony edge of the eye socket. Since the skin of the eyelids has subcutaneous rather than subcutaneous fat tissue, it absorbs very little “white” cosmetics, and everything else only “weights” the eyelids, causing fluid retention, swelling and excessive stretching.
Applying and removing cosmetics against the direction of the elastic fibers , which run from the inner corner of the eye to the outer along the upper eyelid and from the outer to the inner along the lower. In addition, it is not advisable to rub or stretch the skin of the eyelids, so the cream or serum must be “drilled in” with the tips of your fingers (preferably your ring fingers, so that the effect is more gentle), and the makeup must be removed using blotting movements.
Washing with soap. The eyelids are practically devoid of sebaceous glands, so ordinary hygiene products quickly destroy the protective barrier and dry out the skin.
Avoid wearing sunglasses. Cosmetics with a UV filter cannot be applied to the skin of the eyelids, so in sunny weather the only protection against photoaging is glasses with special glasses that block UV rays.

The main components of “young skin”

Modern cosmetology and medicine are unanimous in the opinion that aging of facial skin, in particular the skin around the eyes, is a process that occurs as a result of a combination of a number of natural biological phenomena. However, there are a number of “biological units”, changes in the state of which are directly related to skin aging. These include:

hyaluronic acid. It is a component of the intercellular fluid of many tissues of the human body. Its main properties are the ability to retain moisture and provide nutrition to collagen and elastin fibers;

collagen and elastin fibers. They are protein compounds of elongated shape and very high strength. It is these fibers that enable the skin to remain smooth after any facial changes. If we speak in very primitive language, then human skin can be compared to a mattress. In this case, collagen and elastin fibers are the springs of this mattress.

Effective recipes for skin restoration and rejuvenation

Before applying the products, the skin around the eyes must be cleansed with baby soap or tonic intended for this purpose. It is more convenient to apply the compositions to this area using cotton pads, on top of which a mask is applied and pressed tightly to the skin of the closed eyes. While the masks are in effect (20 minutes), you must lie down, completely relaxed. The best time for such procedures is evening. Rinse off the products with warm boiled or filtered water, then apply a thin layer of nourishing cream.

Each new recipe should be first tested on the inside of the hand to avoid an allergic reaction.

Anti-wrinkle (nourishing)

Combine the raw yolk with ½ teaspoon of high-quality honey and powdered milk (a tablespoon), mix the ingredients well until a homogeneous composition without lumps is obtained and use.

How does the skin around the eyes age?

The aging mechanism of the skin around the eyes occurs according to the same principle as throughout the entire face, however, it is in this place that this aging mechanism starts much earlier and can occur much more rapidly.

So, the first sign that contributes to skin aging is the deterioration of blood circulation and lymph flow. This can happen either due to a congenital predisposition, or due to an unhealthy lifestyle (alcohol abuse, smoking, regular lack of sleep, excessive eye strain, etc.) All this leads to a slowdown in the production of new cells in the epidermis. Next comes the stage of destruction of collagen and elastin fibers. They begin to lose their elasticity, collapse and do not have time to recover. It is this process that has clear consequences. The skin begins to age, wrinkles appear on it, and the skin almost always looks sluggish. Almost simultaneously with the aging of fibers, there is a decrease in the production of natural hyaluronic acid.

The first signs of aging

Of course, everyone ages differently and at different rates. However, by the age of 30, the first age-related changes are usually evident in both women and men. Due to gender differences, they manifest themselves slightly differently.

So, the first signs of skin aging.

Among women

Deterioration of complexion. Loss of moisture and slowdown of microcirculation and metabolic processes make the skin dull.
Decreased turgor, thinning of the skin. They arise due to moisture deficiency, decreased production of elastin and collagen.
First wrinkles. They first appear in facially active areas: the corners of the eyes and mouth, and on the forehead.
Dark circles and bags under the eyes. A common cause is “protrusion” of fatty tissue and impaired microcirculation in the presence of a genetic predisposition.

In men

Deterioration of complexion.
Bags under the eyes.
Expression wrinkles around the eyes.
Emerging deep wrinkles and folds on the cheeks, in the area of the nasolabial triangle.

Men's skin is thicker, denser and oilier than women's, so women are more concerned about wrinkles, and men are more concerned about large folds and sagging skin.

Caring for the skin around the eyes

Having decided to fight against time and preserve youth and beauty for many years, every woman should understand that this is a real “war” that should be waged daily.

With the help of the Internet, various specialized literature and the media, you can learn about a variety of miracle remedies that can restore youth to the skin around the eyes. So do they all really work?! Of course not!

To maintain the skin of the eyelids, a number of manipulations should be carried out, one of which is the application of special creams, the choice of which should be approached with particular care. Every person should understand that the huge variety of products offered on the cosmetology market are not always effective, and sometimes can even cause harm. The first point that you should pay special attention to is the naturalness of these cosmetics. It is very important that eye contour creams are made from natural ingredients. So, let's try to rank the most popular eye contour creams.

Vichi Liftactive. This product is the brainchild of French cosmetology. In general, Vichi brand creams belong to the medicinal category. It is for this reason that they can often be found in pharmacies and much less often in cosmetic stores. It’s worth mentioning right away that Vichi cosmetics have a lux class, as a result of which the price certainly cannot be called low. So, the Vichi brand offers a whole line of skin care products for the eye area. This line is called Liftactive and includes 3 products. The first is Vichi Liftactive RETINOL HA. This cream helps improve lymphatic flow, accelerates restoration processes in skin tissue, and prevents the development of the formation of all types of wrinkles. The main components of Vichi Liftactive RETINOL HA are: vitamin A, adenosine, hyaluronic acid. This cream is made from thermal water. The second is Vichi Liftactive SUPREME. This cream is suitable for absolutely all skin types; it is completely hypoallergenic. In addition to the substances present in Vichi Liftactive RETINOL HA, it also contains 5% rhamnose and caffeine. Thanks to them, this cosmetic cream is able to tone up local immunity and help get rid of such an unpleasant phenomenon as darkening of the skin around the eyes. Another product that has a positive effect on the eye contour is Vichi Liftactive SERUM10 eye serum. This remedy is recommended for use after 40 years as the effect of its use is truly miraculous. It contains hyaluronic acid, 10% rhamnose, ceramides, thermal water and tiny reflective particles, which give this product not only a therapeutic, but also a cosmetic effect.

To achieve maximum results in the fight against wrinkles, it is recommended to use all products from the Liftactive line. The schedule for their use should be agreed upon with a cosmetologist.

Helena Rubinstein collsgenist eye-lift is a truly unique product that actually works wonders. This cream is made exclusively from natural products. The best French cosmetologists and pharmacists worked on its development. In addition to the well-known hyaluronic acid, thermal water and rhamnose, it contains ingredients such as V-peptide and ceramide derivatives. It is thanks to these active substances that the effect of using Helena Rubinstein collsgenist eye-lift cream is often compared with the effect of surgery. Increasingly, for ladies over 40 who are not happy with their appearance, cosmetologists first of all suggest using this cream and only then can they offer more radical methods of rejuvenation. It is also important to note the fact that this cream is very soft and gentle, it is remarkably absorbed into the skin in literally a matter of minutes. It can easily be used as a base for makeup;

Ahava Mineral Eye Cream. The basis of this cosmetic product is the minerals contained in the Dead Sea water and vitamins. The developers of this cream primarily sought to find the ideal combination of beneficial microelements that can restore the normal water balance of the skin, support collagen and elastin fibers and stimulate the rapid renewal of epidermal cells. Ahava Mineral Eye Cream is an Israeli cream that is positioned as a product for the prevention and treatment of the initial stages of skin aging. It is recommended to use it starting from the age of 30. This cosmetic product is powerless in the fight against deep wrinkles.

Rating of brand masks

Below are the best eye masks after 40 years from branded manufacturers, the main task of which is to tighten the drooping upper eyelid, smooth out crow's feet, and make the skin lighter and more toned. Choose funds in accordance with your financial capabilities.

Anti-Aging Wine Hydro-Gel Eye Patch is an anti-aging wine hydrogel patch mask for the skin around the eyes. Kims (South Korea). $47.2.
Gold Snail Eye Gel Patch Set is a set of patches with snail mucin extract for the skin around the eyes. The Seam (South Korea). $44.6.
Eye Contour Gel Mask - gel mask for the eye contour. Eldan (Switzerland). $34.3.
Progresif is a lifting mask for the skin around the eyes. Keenwell (Spain). $31.6.
Forever Young Eye Smooth Mask is a mask for smoothing wrinkles in the eye area. Christina (Israel). $30.2.
Rejuvenating lifting collagen complex for eyes (it includes a mask). Beauty Style (USA). $27.8.
Placeta Firming Hydrogel Eye Patch is a patch mask for the skin around the eyes with the placenta. Berrisom (South Korea). $24.2.
Boto Line N-ACTIVE - collagen masks in the form of bioplates against wrinkles for the eye contour. Medical Collagene 3D (Russia). $17.4.
Eye cream-mask with lifting effect correction of wrinkles - eye cream mask with a lifting effect for correcting wrinkles. New line (Russia). $13.3.
Super regeneration - mask around the eyes. Plazan (Russia). $10.4.

This rating of masks around the eyes at 40 years old will help you navigate prices, products of the modern beauty industry, and decide on the choice of country of origin and brand. These are the products that have won the approval of cosmetologists and the love of ordinary women who have passed the Balzac age. If something about them doesn’t suit you, try making a mask at home.

About age. At the age of 40, you need to look for a mask for the skin around the eyes marked “anti-age,” which means “against age.” However, a miracle cure does not guarantee that you will become 10 years younger. The main purpose of such a product is to prevent aging.

General rules for applying eye contour cream

Regardless of which cosmetic product was chosen as an anti-aging product, there are a number of rules that must be followed.

Firstly, eye contour creams must be applied to clean and dry skin;
Secondly, the cream should be applied in the morning or before bed. It is very important that after applying the cream it is absorbed. It is even better if after the procedure no cosmetics are applied to the skin for several hours;
Thirdly, there are no problems at all with applying cream to the lower eyelid, but the upper eyelid will require special attention. After applying the cream to it, you should close your eyes, do not squint and remain in this state until the cream is completely absorbed.

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Basic principles of care

Special care is important, which can be easily done at home. However, it should not be too tough. Be sure to include cleansing, moisturizing and toning procedures, and don’t forget about nutrition and protection. There are several rules that will help you:

The skin of the eyelids must be moisturized before going to bed. For this, a moisturizing gel or cream is used.
Remove makeup with the right products. The eyelids should not be rubbed or pulled.
Products should contain vitamins A, C, and enzyme Q 10. Nutritional formulations may contain avocado and shea butter.
Products containing fat or alcohol are not suitable for this area.
To improve blood circulation, it is necessary to carry out a special massage.
When applying decorative cosmetics, do not touch mucous surfaces.
Wash with cool water. You can treat your face with frozen ice cubes made from infusions of herbs and water.
It is also recommended to apply special masks to problem areas.

Protection from external factors

As mentioned above, one of the factors that influences the rate of aging is the sun.

According to research, 90% of negative changes on the skin of the face occur due to the ultraviolet spectrum of solar radiation. They overheat the deep layers of the dermis, disrupting metabolism.

Creams must contain a sun protection factor. For daily use, creams with SPF 4-10 are suitable, and when going to the beach, playing outdoor games or walking outdoors in the summer - SPF 25-30. Even cosmetics that are used during the cold season should have filters.

In winter, before going outside, you should apply a product to your skin that protects against frost and wind, especially if you have a long walk ahead. The consistency should be oily and dense.

These are the basic recommendations on how to stop facial skin aging. But to clarify the details, which are always important, you should contact a cosmetologist. He will determine the type of facial aging and tell you exactly what your skin needs to look young and firm longer.

Pharmacy products for preserving the youth of the eye contour

Some products and cosmetic procedures are inaccessible due to high cost and questionable health safety, so it is worth paying attention to pharmaceutical preparations. They often demonstrate a more pronounced effect, since they contain a maximum of active substances.

The pharmaceutical industry offers a huge selection of pharmaceutical products with which you can successfully combat age-related changes. Most drugs contain substances necessary for skin rejuvenation in higher concentrations than cosmetic creams and lotions.

It is precisely because of the high concentration of active substances contained in pharmaceutical preparations that it is necessary to test for an allergic reaction before use. If excessive swelling, itching and redness appear on the skin of the eyelids, you should immediately stop using the product. In particularly severe situations, you should consult a dermatologist.

Heparin ointment as a means of rejuvenating the skin around the eyes

The use of Heparin ointment as an anti-aging agent against wrinkles under the eyes is due to the fact that its chemical formula contains moisturizing and nourishing components for the skin. Regular use of the ointment helps to increase the elasticity of the epidermis and effectively moisturize the delicate skin of the eyelids.

Heparin ointment is applied in a thin layer to the cleansed skin of the paraorbital area with light patting movements, after which the excess product is removed with a cotton sponge. The course of application is quite long, and the ointment is used at least twice a week.

The composition of Heparin ointment includes:

natural peach oil,
heparin,
benzocaine,
vegetable glycerin,
petrolatum,
cosmetic stearin,
Methylhydroxybenzoate.

A couple of times I added the ointment to the cream that I apply around the eyes. I applied it under the eyes, where there is swelling. Leave it on for an hour, then wash off the mixture with micellar water. The bags under the eyes disappeared! Wink But here you need to be very careful, in case you have an allergy.
Wi Tu
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Relief Advance for sagging age skin of the eyelids

Relief Advance contains medical petroleum jelly, glycerol and shark liver oil. Due to the peculiarities of the composition, the product lies on the skin in a dense layer and prevents the evaporation of moisture from its surface, which helps get rid of dryness and unusually nourishes the skin of the eyelids. In addition, hydrocortisone acetate helps relieve local swelling and heal small cracks.

It will be most effective to use Relief Advance to protect the delicate skin around the eyes from dryness and the appearance of a fine network of wrinkles. It should be used no more than 2 times a week and only in the morning or afternoon, since in the evening the product can cause swelling of the eyelids and stretching of delicate areas of the skin, which leads to deepening of wrinkles.

Relief Advance contains:

shark liver oil,
vitamin complex,
glycerol,
phenylephrine,
medical Vaseline,
cocoa bean butter,
benzocaine,
zinc sulfate,
hydrocortisone acetate.

Relief can be used to eliminate bags and dark circles under the eyes; its active substances can constrict blood vessels, quickly eliminate swelling and smooth out wrinkles.
Angelina, cosmetologist
https://netderm.ru/relif-ot-morshhin/

Hydrocortisone ointment for smoothing wrinkles under the eyes

Hydrocortisone is a drug that is a glucocorticosteroid for local use. It is produced in the form of a white ointment that is homogeneous and greasy to the touch. The main active ingredient of this pharmaceutical product is hydrocortisone acetate.

When used externally, the active ingredients of the drug quickly penetrate the dermis and improve metabolism. After 1–2 months of using hydrocortisone to care for the skin of the paraorbital area, you can observe a smoothing of fine wrinkles.

Hydrocortisone ointment contains:

hydrocortisone acetate,
medical Vaseline,
stearic acid,
lanolin,
methyl parahydroxybenzoate,
pentol

I decided to try hydrocortisone ointment after reading positive reviews about it. As they say, such an ointment is capable of retaining moisture in the skin. Therefore, the crow's feet around the eyes begin to decrease. I like to experiment on myself, so I decided to do it. It must be admitted that the effect appeared quite quickly. The skin has clearly become healthier in appearance. I used it at night and applied it around the eyes. It took about a week for the results to become noticeable. From me, hydrocortisone ointment gets the most positive review it can get!
Victoria, 39 years old
https://zhenskij-sajt-katerina.ru/gidrokortizonovaya-maz-ot-morshhin-otzyvy/

Light gel Curiosin to restore skin tone around the eyes

A product for external use with zinc hyaluronate has a strong anti-aging effect, thereby helping to tone the skin and smooth out fine and deep wrinkles. The rejuvenating effect is achieved due to the complex effect on the skin of all components of the drug. Apply the ointment in a thin layer to cleansed skin around the eyes, then remove excess with a paper napkin. You can use the drug no more than 2 times a week to avoid an allergic reaction to the active components. The course lasts 10–12 days, then there is a break.

The chemical formula of the drug contains:

zinc hyaluronate,
zinc chloride,
potassium sorbate.

After several days of use, the skin brightened and began to look fresher. I am pleased.
Natalia
https://uhodlica.ru/kuriozin-ot-morshhin-otzyvy-kosmetologov