The one thing that all skin experts can agree on is that the eye area is the first to show signs of ageing.
'The skin around the eyes is the thinnest and most fragile on the body,' says Dr Paul Banwell, a consultant plastic and cosmetic surgeon. 'As we age, it becomes thinner, making dark circles more visible. Plus collagen and elastin structures begin to degrade, leading to droopy lids, wrinkles and eye bags.'
Fortunately, our war against skin ageing is being boosted thanks to an arsenal of high-tech eye-care products hitting our stores. Here's our pick of the latest launches...
LINES & WRINKLES
Muscle movement from smiling and squinting forms creases around the eyes. Plus, the eye zone is often neglected when it comes to applying sunscreen, which leaves the area vulnerable to ageing UVA rays.
To tackle these wrinkles, collagen- producing vitamin C and retinol are the heavyweight ingredients to look out for. Find them in Eve Lom's new Eyelift (£45; spacenk.co.uk), which also contains oat kernel extract to tone.
For deeper wrinkles and dark circles, Glo Therapeutics 7.5 per cent Eye Gel (£55; 020 7491 0150) combines high concentrations of vitamin C with a powerful octopeptide that targets expression lines.
For an immediate fix, a product containing hyaluronic acid - such as the latest offering from Dr Sebagh, Eye Primer Lift (£48; liberty. co.uk) - will bind water to the skin and fill lines. It includes a clever line-smoothing powder and natural growth factors - proteins that prompt the skin cells to produce more collagen.
SAGGING
Loss of elastin - the protein that gives skin its resilience - is the main cause of sagging eyelids. According to dermatologists, one of the most exciting advances in skin care is a new generation of creams that can increase the elastin production.
Among them is RoC Sublime Energy Eye (£29.99; boots.com). The high-tech cream promises visible firming in as little as three hours with the help of E-pulse Electro-
Stimulation Technology that recharges the skin's regeneration process.
It is used in a two-step process - first, a serum containing copper and zinc ions is applied, before an activating moisturiser is layered on top, which generates a ten-millivolt charge that stimulates collagen and elastin production.
Testers of Givenchy's Le Soin Noir Yeux (£116; 01932 233 824) noticed brighter, tauter and smoother skin after one hour.
The charcoal-hued cream uses vital black algae sap concentrate.
The algae is rich in fatty acids and contains black molecules that repair the link between skin cells and regenerate collagen production. If droopy eyelids are a concern to you, Bremenn's Upper Eyelid Lifter (£52; victoriahealth.com) has a concentrated formula of peptides, botanical extracts and amino acids to tackle this problem.
DARK CIRCLES
The region beneath the under-eye skin is home to tiny blood vessels that give this area its dark colour.
Lack of sleep disturbs blood flow under the eyes, while allergies and rubbing can cause the vessels to dilate, making the dark hue more prominent. Until now, experts have warned against exfoliating this delicate area because of the risk of causing irritation.
But Hollywood facialist Ole Henriksen has brought out Truth Is In The Eyes (£55; 0800 123 400), the first peel for the eye zone. The lactic and glycolic acid dissolves dead skin, while soy and rice peptides help fade dark circles.
Vitamin C can brighten the skin and help strengthen blood vessel walls. Skeen Perfect Eyes Powder (£34; spacenk.co.uk) is enriched with pure vitamin C and lymph-stimulating caffeine. When applied, the powder turns into a gel that corrects dark circles.
PUFFINESS
Puffiness is caused by fluid under the eyes and requires stimulation to subside. To help deflate bags, beauty houses have come up with innovative vibration technology and massaging roller-ball applicators.
PRICE OF BEAUTY
In her lifetime, a woman will spend £23,100 on beauty productsThe Body Shop Eye Reviver Duo (£10; thebodyshop.co.uk) includes a dual-ended applicator, with a de-puffing roll-on metal ball on one side and a dark circle-minimising cream at the other. Creme de la Mer's latest offering, Eye Balm Intense (£95; creme delamer.co.uk), comes with a cooling silver-tipped applicator to stimulate circulation and can also be used to carry out acupressure massage.
The cream is pumped with skin-lifting peptides, energising tourmaline crystals and bag-shrinking red algae. Biologists at Biotherm have come up with Aquasource Eye Perfection (£22; boots.com). The tube holds the equivalent of 5,000 litres of spring water to offer lasting hydration.
A three-ball massaging applicator dispenses a cooling gel that lowers skin temperature and reduces fluid retention.
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'The skin around the eyes is the thinnest and most fragile on the body,' says Dr Paul Banwell, a consultant plastic and cosmetic surgeon. 'As we age, it becomes thinner, making dark circles more visible. Plus collagen and elastin structures begin to degrade, leading to droopy lids, wrinkles and eye bags.'
Fortunately, our war against skin ageing is being boosted thanks to an arsenal of high-tech eye-care products hitting our stores. Here's our pick of the latest launches...
Banish bags: Skin around the eyes is the first to show the signs of ageing but there are treatments to combat it
LINES & WRINKLES
Muscle movement from smiling and squinting forms creases around the eyes. Plus, the eye zone is often neglected when it comes to applying sunscreen, which leaves the area vulnerable to ageing UVA rays.
To tackle these wrinkles, collagen- producing vitamin C and retinol are the heavyweight ingredients to look out for. Find them in Eve Lom's new Eyelift (£45; spacenk.co.uk), which also contains oat kernel extract to tone.
Iron out wrinkles: Eve Lom's Eyelift, left, and Sebagh Eye-primer Lift
For an immediate fix, a product containing hyaluronic acid - such as the latest offering from Dr Sebagh, Eye Primer Lift (£48; liberty. co.uk) - will bind water to the skin and fill lines. It includes a clever line-smoothing powder and natural growth factors - proteins that prompt the skin cells to produce more collagen.
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Loss of elastin - the protein that gives skin its resilience - is the main cause of sagging eyelids. According to dermatologists, one of the most exciting advances in skin care is a new generation of creams that can increase the elastin production.
Increase elastin: Roc Sublime Energy Eye, left, and Bremenn Upper Eyelid Lifter
Black algae sap concentrate: Givenchy's Le Soin Noir Yeux
It is used in a two-step process - first, a serum containing copper and zinc ions is applied, before an activating moisturiser is layered on top, which generates a ten-millivolt charge that stimulates collagen and elastin production.
Testers of Givenchy's Le Soin Noir Yeux (£116; 01932 233 824) noticed brighter, tauter and smoother skin after one hour.
The charcoal-hued cream uses vital black algae sap concentrate.
DARK CIRCLES
The region beneath the under-eye skin is home to tiny blood vessels that give this area its dark colour.
Lack of sleep disturbs blood flow under the eyes, while allergies and rubbing can cause the vessels to dilate, making the dark hue more prominent. Until now, experts have warned against exfoliating this delicate area because of the risk of causing irritation.
Target under-eye skin: Ole Henriksen, left, and Skeen Perfect Eyes Powder
Vitamin C can brighten the skin and help strengthen blood vessel walls. Skeen Perfect Eyes Powder (£34; spacenk.co.uk) is enriched with pure vitamin C and lymph-stimulating caffeine. When applied, the powder turns into a gel that corrects dark circles.
PUFFINESS
Puffiness is caused by fluid under the eyes and requires stimulation to subside. To help deflate bags, beauty houses have come up with innovative vibration technology and massaging roller-ball applicators.
Massaging: From left, L'Oreal Micro-Vibration Eye, Creme de la Mer and Aquasource Eye Perfection
L'Oreal Micro-Vibration Eye (£16.99; boots.com) includes an anti-ageing serum at one end and a vibrating tip at the other. The massaging motion reduces fluid retention and aids product penetration. PRICE OF BEAUTY
In her lifetime, a woman will spend £23,100 on beauty products
The cream is pumped with skin-lifting peptides, energising tourmaline crystals and bag-shrinking red algae. Biologists at Biotherm have come up with Aquasource Eye Perfection (£22; boots.com). The tube holds the equivalent of 5,000 litres of spring water to offer lasting hydration.
A three-ball massaging applicator dispenses a cooling gel that lowers skin temperature and reduces fluid retention.
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