Does eye cream a waste of money ?Research based reply

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Skin care is incomplete without youthful eye appearance . Every diva wants to get rid off periorbital lines , wrinkles , puffiness and hyperpigmentation etc. These eye cream contain Glycosaminoglycans as active ingredient to address periorbital rejuvenation.

Best Ingredients to look for 👌

Some of the skin friendly ingredients in eye cream are,

  • Glycosaminoglycans(GAGs) , are complex carbohydrates that maintain skin health , repair and renew skin appearance.
  • Coenzyme Q10, it is an antioxidant which protects from sun damage (which causes premature fine lines and wrinkles ).
  • Retinol, increase collagen content.
  • Peptides ,stimulates collagen and elastin.
  • SPF , protects from sun ☀️.
  • Caffeine, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
  • vitamin E , moisturizer.
  • vitamin C, improvement in hyperpigmentation.
  • Niacinamide, improves facial elasticity and decrease wrinkles.

Research methodolgy to test eye cream

Research Materials

This research was conducted to treat efficacy and tolerablility of an eye cream containing LMV-HS( Low Molecular Weight Heparin Sulphate ) and a blend of naturally derived extracts;Tephrosia purpurea seed extract (1%‐4%), E Crustaceum plankton extract (1%‐4%), Hieracium pilosella (1%‐3%), and Bellis perennis flower (1%‐3%) extracts applied twice daily for 12 weeks.

LMV-HS comes under the category of glcosaminoglycans (GAGs). GaGs are complex carbohydrates that modulate skin health ,repair and renew skin’s appearance. Heparin Sulphate (HS) , is the most active form of GAG, instead they used LMV-HS , since it can penetrate skin very easily.

Research Subjects

  • Male and females aged (35-65), ethnicities included Caucasian, East Indian, and Hispanic.
  • Subjects (experiment participants) were presented with atleast one of the following MODERATE to SEVERE skin conditions: fine lines and wrinkles, coarse wrinkles, under‐eye puffiness, and/or under‐eye dark circles.
  • In order to bring best results possible ,individuals with plastic surgery, dermal fillers or who received superficial resurfacing treatment ( chemical peel, microdermabrasion, micro-needling, etc) within the last six months prior to enrollment were excluded.

Application Procedure

  • First subjects were instructed to wash their face with the provided gentle cleanser.
  • Then subjects were instructed to apply the test product around the eye area twice daily (morning and evening)
  • This experimental study lasted for 12 weeks .

Research Results Evaluation Methods

  • Subjects were evaluated at baseline and weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.
  • Tolerability and efficacy were evaluated at each visit by the same well- trained personnel.
  • Two types of scales were used , Ten point scale and five point scale .
  • Ten point scale (0 = none, 1‐3 = mild, 4‐6 = moderate, and 7‐9 = severe), is used to test skin conditions around the eyes like  (fine lines and wrinkles, coarse wrinkles, under‐eye puffiness, dark circles, and overall skin damage).
  • Five point scale (0 = worse, 1 = no improvement, 2 = mild improvement (25% overall improvement), 3 = moderate improvement (50% overall improvement), and 4 = marked improvement (75% overall improvement) , is used for Global improvement .
  • Standardized clinical photography was also used.
  • Subjects completed a self‐assessment questionnaire at weeks 2, 4, 8, and 12.

Results

1, EFFECT ON UNDER-EYE PIGMENTATION ( results from combination of different colours/pigments (red/pink,blue/ gray ,and brown);

  • Improvements in periorbital Erythema (skin redness) were observed as early as 2 weeks (image proof).
  • Further improvements (long‐term improvements) observed at week 12.
  • Brown periorbital discoloration, frequently associated with an excess of melanin, was decreased by the test product.
  • 93% of the participants reported an improvement in the appearance of dark circles in self assessment.
  • 53% of the subjects showed improvement in under‐eye dark circles by one grade or higher, based on investigator assessments.
  • Rapid reduction in redness in both upper eyelids as well as under‐eye area as early as 2 weeks.

2, IMPROVEMENT IN VASCULAR CONDITIONS AND HYPERPIGMENTATION.

3, RAPID IMPROVEMENT IN UNDER-EYE PUFFINESS;

  • Female, 63 y old, Caucasian, showed improvements in under‐eye puffiness 5 min after application of an eye cream .
  • Seventy‐three percent (73%) of subjects in this study reported improvement in under‐eye puffiness ( image proof ) at week 12.

4, SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN LINES AND WRINKLES;

  • A significant improvement in the appearance of lines and wrinkles around the eyes and on the upper eyelids. ( image proof)
  • These changes occured between week 2 and week 4.
  • These changes happen due to significant improvement in skin hydration.

5, SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN COARSE WRINKLES AND UNDER-EYE CREPINESS;

  • This improvement was early and continuous.
  •  67% of the subjects reported improvements in coarse wrinkles at week 12.(image proof) .

6, IMPROVEMENT IN HYDRATION ;

  • Significant improvement in skin hydration ( both at superficial and deep level).
  • Test products rapidly promotes skin hydation by binding water.
  • Hydration effect was instant and long term.
  • Hydrating effect was very gentle around eyes.
  • Hydration minimized potential irritation.
  • Instant hydration was validated by the subjects’ questionnaires and self‐assessments.
  • 93% of the subjects stated that their skin was hydrated after the application of the test product.

TAKE HOME MESSAGE :))

On end note of this study 100% subjects agreed product satisfaction, with its ease to use and without drying out effect. We can conclude that eye cream with right ingredients can do wonders to your skin .

Frequently Asked Questions;

Does eye cream actually work?

Yes, research based study proves that eye cream shows significant improvement in lines, coarse wrinkles ,under-eye puffiness, under-eye pigmentation and even hydration levels in participants.

Does eye cream work for dark circles and wrinkles?

Of course yes, research based study proves that eye cream with low molecular weight Heparin sulphate and blend of naturally derived extracts shows significant improvement in dark circles , coarse wrinkles in participants.

What are the best ingredients to look for eye cream ?

Research shows Low molecular weight Heparin sulphate and blend of naturally derived extracts shows significant effects on eye conditions (significant improvement in dark circles , coarse wrinkles, hyperpigmentation) . Other ingredients like coenzyme Q10, retinol , peptides, ceramides, SPF, niacinamide , vitamin E, vitamin C are good to see in eye cream .

Does eye cream makes your skin dry?

Research based study shows eye cream makes significant improvement in skin hydration ( both at superficial and deep level). The hydration effect in the study was rapid, instant and long term.

Should eye cream applied before or after moisturizer?

It depends on texture ( thin or thick) of eye cream. If the eye cream is heavy , it can be applied after moisturizer and if the eye cream is light , it can be applied before moisturizer.

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