Eye Products

Constant movement and free radical damage can result in the delicate eye area looking tired and dull with signs of premature ageing. The earlier you start using an eye cream, the better you can fight the visible signs of fine lines and wrinkles, by keeping the eye area smooth and hydrated. Eye creams generally have a lighter formulation, making them perfect for the soft tissue without being too heavy. They come in many different formulations such as gels, creams or serums. Whilst using an eye cream has many benefits, it’s also important to not overuse products in the eye area, as this may lead to congesting the eyes and will likely make puffiness worse. When applying eye creams, take a small amount and gently apply, massaging away from the under eye.

Swelling or puffiness under and around the eyes are familiar components of the ageing process. As we get older, the skin surrounding the eye can become fragile with some of the muscles supporting your eyelids weakening. Normal fat can then start to accumulate in the lower eyelids, making them appear puffy. Furthermore, fat can also be lost naturally from the channel between the nose and eye (the ‘tear trough’) making it appear sunken, this can add to the appearance of swelling, as well as causing some darkness due to the hollowness.

Although ‘under-eye bags’ is not strictly a clinical term, it can result in an array of different appearances in the areas around the eye, including dark circles. Skin beneath the eye is relatively thin, making it more transparent and allowing underlying blood vessels to be seen more prominently, also resulting in a darker discolouration.