List of proven ingredients in eye creams
Here is a continued perspective on common ingredients used in under eye creams. If you suffer from dark shadows or circles under your eyes, then you probably find products out there with many of these ingredients in them. There are many more out there so I will update occasionally as I get more current information.
Sea Buckthorn
A popular ingredient used throughout the world for healing skin such as that affected by Rosacea but has also been found to be very beneficial for anti aging. It is loaded with vitamins and nutrients to help feed dry or aging skin and combats wrinkles and dryness.
Oils
Certain oils with a high percentage of essential fatty acids have been found to work very well on mature, dry or damaged skin. Borage, Evening Primrose and Almond oil have all been found to be effective anti aging ingredients.
Essential Oils
Essential oils are popular anti aging ingredients added to skin care products. Quite a few different essential oils have been used for years for their rejuvenating and restorative effects on aging skin. Sandalwood, Geranium, Frankincense, Rose and Neroli are often found in anti aging creams and serums.
Purity and freshness are important when purchasing products with essential oils.
Shea Butter
Has been found not only to moisturize and eliminate rough dry skin which makes many wrinkles less noticeable, it is believed to help improve skin tone and elasticity. A high concentration of at least 20% shea butter is the most beneficial. Unrefined shea is the best choice as it still retains a high level of vitamins and nutrients.
While many of these anti aging ingredients have been known to work on lines and wrinkles, sagging skin seems to be more of an issue that makes us feel like we look older. Some of the ingredients above show promise in this area and offer some firming and toning.
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