Proper eye care
The eyes are the mirror of the soul. This proverb is so important because the eyes can express what is in your heart much better than words. Bright, shining eyes always attract attention. However, the area around the eyes is very sensitive to any stress: lack of sleep, poor diet, bad habits, mental stress or physical illness. The periorbital area is one of the first to show signs of aging. The skin around the eyes is the thinnest and loses its elasticity rather quickly and easily, as most facial expressions are associated with the eyes, such as smiling, laughing, chewing, blinking, etc.
Common problems associated with the periorbital area are wrinkles, crow's feet, swelling, darkening or redness.
What can be done to prevent and delay the onset of signs of aging, or to combat unpleasant symptoms that have already appeared ? Let's talk more.
Procedures and prevention of signs of aging
1. REGULAR EYE CARE
First – This is a daily home care for the area around the eyes. It will keep your skin healthy for as long as possible.
We always start with cleansing with mild detergents (gels or foams). Then lightly pat your fingers on the skin around the eyes. You do not need to rub them too hard to prevent the appearance of microcracks on the skin.
If your work is computer related, give your eyes 3-5 minutes of rest every 30 minutes. Close your eyes for 10 seconds and then rotate your eyes clockwise 5 times. Close both eyelids again, placing your fingers horizontally on them, and take 5 breaths.
Wear glasses with good optics and frames that fit your face shape perfectly. Squinting, strain on the eyes due to the wrong glass frame and improper nutrition leads to eye strain, which can lead to darkness and dullness around the eyes.
2. MOISTURIZING
Hydration is just as important for the eyes as it is for the entire body. Dehydration of the skin around the eyes leads to the appearance of fine and deep wrinkles, pigmentation and dullness, which gives a tired and sad look to your face.
There are also no sebaceous glands in this area, which provide natural moisture, which makes it vulnerable. Applying a good moisturizer helps keep the skin supple and wrinkle-free.
3. PROPER NUTRITION
Food rich in vitamin C helps to avoid free radical damage to the skin. The lean proteins found in eggs help with collagen synthesis. Foods like whole grain barley are rich in selenium and help protect your skin from harmful sun rays. Salmon has a number of anti-aging properties such as omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce skin irritation and breakouts.
4. EYE CARE SELECTION
Eyeshadows and cleansers, for example, can irritate the skin around the eyes. Therefore, they must be selected carefully based on your individual characteristics and preferences. When choosing, avoid harsh ingredients and parabens. Be sure to gently remove eye makeup before bed.
Common periorbital problems, causes and solutions
1. DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES
Causes:
The causes of dark circles under the eyes are varied, including excessive pigmentation or hyperpigmentation, thin and translucent eyelid skin, darkening caused by sagging skin, and age-related changes leading to ptosis and gravitational deformations.
Hyperpigmentation under or around the eye area can be caused by congenital causes such as nevus of Ota, as well as sun exposure, drugs or medical procedures, including atopic or contact dermatitis, which results in rubbing of the periorbital area, causing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Leakage of blood from tiny capillaries as a result of excessive friction, scratching or trauma can cause pigmentary changes in the lower eyelids.
Darkening due to aging of the skin with age-related changes in the soft tissues and skeleton, which together leads to sagging skin, is another common cause of dark circles. The appearance of a hollow under the eyes due to loss of fat and thinning of the skin above the ligament of the orbital margin leads to the appearance of a shadow, which again gives a darker spot.
To determine the cause of dark circles under the eyes, gently stretch the skin under the eyes, and if it becomes darker, then the circles are associated with thin skin and reduced collagen. If the color does not change, the problem is UV rays causing hyperpigmentation. Blood that pools under the eyes, often due to poor circulation or lack of sleep, may be more noticeable in people with thin skin and/or fair people.
Solutions:
Depending on the underlying cause and severity of pigmentation, treatment options may include topical administration. Apply sunscreen (preferably with zinc oxide) every day without ignoring your eyes; use serums containing antioxidants such as vitamin C and green tea and skin lighteners such as niacinamide, vitamin B3, kojic acid; take a course of mesotherapy with preparations designed specifically for this area (HP Cell Regation Tox and eye, HP Cell Regation Whitening and Anti -aging) , pigment targeting laser techniques such as IPL, ND-YAG, Q-SWITCH. Along with this, it is recommended to get enough sleep (7-8 hours), take vitamin C supplements, eat vegetables and herbs high in vitamin K, such as basil, spinach, etc.
2. Crow's feet
Reasons:
The skin of the eyelids is the thinnest on the body (0.2-0.3 mm), which makes it vulnerable and susceptible to any kind of damage. UV radiation is the main cause of photodamage resulting in fine lines, patchy pigmentation and textural changes. Other factors that lead to skin changes include genetic predisposition, smoking and seasonal allergies, irritants or contact dermatitis, loss of collagen, facial tension (squinting often) from direct sunlight or excessive computer work. Skin care for signs of photodamage may include sunscreen, topical antioxidants, retinoids, and collagen.
Solutions:
• Lifestyle Change: A daily healthy diet low in salt and sugar, antioxidant collagen supplements, and getting enough sleep is half the job. Avoid direct sunlight and use sunscreen and sunglasses. Topical application of serums containing antioxidants, especially vitamin C, serums containing ingredients such as aminoguanidine (to prevent glycation and cross-linking of proteins) or L-carnosine (to combat aging processes that weaken the integrity of the skin).
• Remove eye make-up with oils or oil-based cleansers that do not irritate the eyes, and be careful not to stretch the skin.
• In this case, mesotherapy is indicated with drugs that stimulate the regeneration and thickening of the skin, as well as the production of its own collagen and elastin (HP Cell Vitaran Skin Healer).
3. EYE BAGS AND LABBAGE
Reasons:
Two main factors - heredity and age. With age, the ligaments under the eyes that hold the fatty tissue in place begin to weaken, and the tissue protrudes out without support, forming bags under the eyes. Another reason is stress or lack of sleep, which prevents the circulatory system from removing excess fluid that accumulates due to slow circulation during sleep, even after we have been awake for a while. Hyperactivity of the circular muscles, stress, lack of sleep and hormones, as well as allergies, which cause the release of histamines in the body, causing inflammation of the blood vessels and swelling.
Solutions:
Lifestyle changes: Avoid foods and drinks that promote fluid retention: alcohol, coffee, white sugar, fried foods, white flour, and salt. Raise your head while you sleep so that gravity prevents fluid from accumulating.
Treatment:
• locally. Use an eye serum rich in carnosine, vitamin C and aminoguanidine to strengthen collagen and slow down the aging process. Apply serums containing dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline to tighten the skin.
• For the night. With your ring finger, apply a small amount of eye serum under each pouch and massage for 30 seconds in a circular motion, moving outward to inward. Most cosmetic serums contain ingredients that reduce fluid retention, strengthen the vasculature and reduce skin laxity.
• Surgery, laser resurfacing, fillers, neurotoxins, indirect lipolytics and lifting devices energy-based skin (radio frequency RF, high intensity focused ultrasound HIFU) can be used in various combinations to solve this problem.
The skin around the eyes is delicate, thin, and this distinguishes it from other parts of the body. Our eyes work hard not only during the day, but at night during sleep. Once you start following these tips, your habits will change and become healthier. They will keep your skin from wrinkle wrinkles and your look will be energetic and radiant.
