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eye creams
26Nov

The importance of eye creams is that you can effectively treat many symptoms of ageing. These include: dark circles under the eyes; eye wrinkles; puffy eyes; and eye bags.

Expensive moisturisers?

Even so, many people wonder whether eye creams are simply more expensive moisturisers in a smaller package. Not necessarily. Eye creams are formulated specifically for the delicate skin around the eye, so they tend to be thicker. They contain more oil than facial moisturisers and usually feature active ingredients aimed at the problems we experience around the eyes.

The skin around the eyes is more fragile, more prone to dryness and quicker to show age and fatigue. Squinting and constant movement of the eyes also hasten the appearance of lines and wrinkles. This process starts in your twenties. In addition, fluids collect under the eyes, resulting in puffiness and dark circles. Eye creams can address some of these issues.

Banish those wrinkles

Besides, who wants to look old? An eye cream can help fend off the signs of ageing by reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Because your eyes are the focal point of your face, eye wrinkles may be among the first things people notice about you.

If you treat this area with a therapeutic eye serum or cream, you can help restore collagen to the area and give it that plump, healthy look you are accustomed to having.

Collagen helps maintain skin’s elasticity. Vitamin C, peptides and retinol boost collagen production, while ceramide and hyaluronic acid help prevent water loss in the skin and improve elasticity.

Anywhere, anytime

But the beauty of eye creams is that they can be applied at any time of day. They can be used first thing in the morning, for touch-ups during the day, at night or even before hitting the town at night.

So, be sure to add this essential little cream to your daily beauty routine. You’ll be very happy with the results and you can look years younger. In a nutshell, that’s the importance of eye creams.

solar lentigos
26Nov

IPL is the go-to treatment for solar lentigos. These dark spots that often appear on areas of the skin that are exposed to UV may not be a cause for skin cancer concern. But, let’s face it, they look very unsightly.

Solar lentigos commonly appear on the face, neck, chest, arms and hands. They often are mistaken for freckles. However, they usually have a darker shade than other freckled spots on the face.

Who is prone to solar lentigos?

Men and women with both fair and dark skins can develop these spots. And usually these spots appear in greater sizes and numbers among older people. Yes, you’ve guessed it! The primary cause of sunspots or solar lentigos is not only excessive sun exposure, but also tanning beds.

How it happens

Let’s explain the process. Sunlight strikes your skin. Consequently, your skin responds by releasing melanin in an attempt to block off the harmful UV and protect your skin. Then the melanin produced by your skin ends up concentrated over one area. Spots that are tan, black, or brown appear, which can spread out or become darker over time.

Alas, age spots may also be genetic. Other causes include radiation exposure and certain forms of phototherapy.

Types of solar lentigo

While most solar lentigos are benign, do get those dark spots checked out by a dermatologist. Reason being, solar lentigos may be an early form of melanoma.

Solar lentigos usually appear on the epidermis – where malignant cells lie. These are often found on frequently damaged parts of the face, particularly the high points of the nose and cheeks.

Treatment

Generally, IPL is the go-to treatment for solar lentigos. This minimally invasive treatment allows for the specific targeting of damaged skin cells. It uses different wavelengths of light to deliberately damage and eliminate these spots.

But the best advice yet is: be sun smart.

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