Skin around the eyes: problems, causes and proper care

The skin around the eyes is the most delicate area of the face - 4-5 times thinner than the rest of the skin, lacking sebaceous glands and having fewer collagen fibers. That is why it is the first area where signs of aging appear.

Common eye area problems

• Expression lines ("crow's feet") - formed by repetitive movements;
• Dark circles - blood vessels visible through thin skin;
• Under-eye bags - fluid or fat accumulation;
• Dry skin - lack of sebaceous glands in the area;
• Xanthelasma - yellowish fat deposits (requires medical consultation).

Main causes

Natural aging, UV exposure, lack of sleep, dehydration, smoking, a diet low in antioxidants, and repetitive facial expressions contribute to the appearance of problems in the periocular area.

How to properly care for the periocular area

• Use a product dedicated to the eye contour - regular face creams may be too heavy;
• Apply gently with your ring finger by tapping - do not rub;
• Remove makeup delicately with products specifically formulated for the eyes;
• Use SPF daily, including in the eye area;
• Sunglasses with UV protection - reduce squinting;
• Sufficient sleep and proper hydration.

Effective ingredients for the eye area

• Retinol / Granactive Retinoid - stimulates collagen;
• Peptides (Matrixyl, Argireline) - Botox-like effect;
• Hyaluronic acid - deep hydration;
• Vitamin C - reduces dark circles through antioxidant action;
• Caffeine - reduces puffiness through vasoconstriction.

For eye area care, Ivatherm has specialized products: Anti-wrinkle and anti-dark circle eye contour cream with a Botox-like effect and dark circle reduction, and UNA Anti-aging eye contour cream with plant stem cells with cutting-edge technology for periocular wrinkles.