The Skin around our eyes, and reducing Common Problems.

Even if you take good care of your eyes and the skin around them, certain skin issues are common, including the following:

Dark Circles - Dark circles are another common skin issue. As we age, the skin under the eyes gets thinner, which may allow the dark vessels to show more. Allergies and lack of sleep can also lead to dark circles. Getting enough sleep may help decrease dark circles. Elevating your head while you sleep may help keep fluid from accumulating, which might also reduce dark circles. 
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Puffiness - Waking up in the morning to eye puffiness is pretty common. The skin under your eyes or the upper lids may look puffy for a few reasons. For example, eating foods that are high in salt may cause your body to hold on to water. That extra water can make your eyes look puffy. 
You can combat undereye puffiness by placing a cold compress under each eye for about 10 minutes. Also, consider eye creams that contain caffeine or green tea, which can decrease puffiness.

Slowing Down the Signs of Aging - The skin around the eyes is often one of the first places people show signs of aging. In part, that is because the skin is thin. It also does not have the same amount of fat or soft tissue that other parts of your face have. Because it is delicate and lacks the supporting elements, such as fat, it is susceptible to lines, wrinkles, and a loss of volume.  

Crow’s Feet - Crow’s feet are the small wrinkles we get at the corners of our eyes when we smile. Using SPF 45 sunscreen every day may help slow the formation of crow’s feet. Using a hydrating cream will most likely not get rid of lines, but it may help diminish the appearance. ResurFX by Lumenis or even Optilight dry eye treatments which uses the power of IPL laser to induce collagen and elastin build in the treatment area, and is FDA proven to reduce and remove the symptoms of dry eye.

Although we cannot turn back time, we can take steps to slow the signs of aging and keep the skin around our eyes as healthy as possible.
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​Consider the following suggestions:
-Get enough sleep, which helps your skin repair itself.
-Drink plenty of water to keep the skin well-hydrated.
-Eat a healthy diet high in antioxidant foods, such as fruits and veggies, to help maintain skin elasticity. Adding supplements such as Hydroeye by Scienced Based Health may also help.
-Don’t smoke since smoking can damage skin and speed the formation of wrinkles.
-Use a hydrator that helps plump the skin around the eyes to improve the appearance of lines.
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