The skin on your face is very fragile in the first place, especially as we age. The skin is made up of three layers. The layer under the immediate layer of our skin is the part that contains all of the collagen and elastin your skin has. As we age this layer of our skin becomes thinner and as a result, we begin to lose collagen and elastin. This then causes the appearance of signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles. The skin around your eyes acts in the very same way, except the skin around your eyes is naturally thinner than the rest of your skin in the first place.
Excess pigmentation can be the biggest reason for darker looking eyes. This means that your body is creating too much melanin. Melanin is created by the skin when its been in contact with UV rays and gives us tanned looking skin. This is the skin’s way of protecting itself from UV. Dermatologist Loretta Ciraldo, M.D., recommends using your index finger to lightly press below your eye to test for excess pigmentation. “If, when you lift your finger, you see that the circle has lessened and then it becomes dark again, this means that the circle is made up of blood vessels,” she explains. “If light pressure doesn't make an improvement in the dark circles, the problem is excess pigment.” There are many other reasons for dark looking eyes such as busy lifestyles and allergies as well as excess pigmentation.
However, there are many ingredients to look out for in your skincare to help the appearance of dark or tired eyes such as Vitamin C and Goji Berries.
Vitamin C is a general great allrounder to include in your skincare routine, no matter your skin type. “Vitamin C is widely known for its antioxidant benefits for your body but also your skin, brilliantly boosting collagen while helping to treat UV exposure photo-damage,” says Dr Dennis Gross, the New York-based dermatologist. When it comes to helping the appearance of your eyes, boosting collagen is one of our primary goals in order to make your skin look plump and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. In addition to this, Vitamin C’s work as an antioxidant means that it protects your skin from any potential further damage from the environment. Antioxidants in general work towards protecting your skin from Oxidative Stress. This is caused by atoms in the air that are unstable. These unstable atoms try to find atoms from which they can steal electrons. In some cases, this can be your skin, which can result in your skin looking darker and duller.
Goji Berries are new to being incorporated into skincare just as they’ve only just been accepted into mainstream foods. However, this powerful ingredient has been proven to be a superfood over the last few years and can be very helpful for your skin. They are a powerful source of antioxidants, as well as amino acids, carotenoids and polysaccharides. As a result, they are very helpful at protecting your skin from further damage as well as being very soothing to the skin.“Goji berries have been found to have anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing, and protective properties,” says dermatologist Sejal Shah, MD.
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