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Sparkling Eyes For...ever

 
Get rid of dark circles, eye bags, crow's feet, and wrinkles & puffiness under eyes

They say beauty’s only skin deep, but there are times, especially on special occasions that you want to look your absolute best. For events such as interviews or first dates, you want to hide the signs of tiredness, hours of preparation, or worse still, a long sleepless night. Knowing that you look perfect gives you the natural confidence and charm that leaves a good impression, and places you one step closer to success. Here are a few tips that may ease telltale under-eye bags, wrinkles and crows feet around the eyes.



Puffy eyes are caused by drinking excess fluid

Puffy eyes

Regular metabolism of the body usually removes excess fluid between gaps in subcutaneous tissues. As metabolic rate slows down during sleep, excess water intake within 2 hours before bedtime may result in fluid accumulation around the eyes, making them puffy.


Other Causes

Other causes may be crying, onset of period and allergy to makeup or skincare products (which may cause the skin to redden and swell).

 

Remedy

Ice pack

Some remedies that may help alleviate puffy eyes are to cover the eyes with cotton pads soaked in iced water or table spoons cooled in the freezer; leave for 10 minutes.

 

Massage

Another remedy that may help alleviate puffy eyes is to massage the area between the brows, as well as the inner corners of the eyes. This may help remove excess fluid accumulation.


Dark Circles-The Party's Over?

Dark circles around the eyes are caused by long hours and lack of sleep

Working or partying long hours mean the eyes are constantly under stress; oxygen consumption increases, giving rise to large amounts of deoxygenated haemoglobin, which may cause circulation-related dark circles around the eyes.

Your genetic make up can also be a reason for pigment-related dark circles (brown in colour). These can be worsened by exposure to sunlight and overuse of the eyes, which intensify the pigment accumulation.


Other Causes

Improper makeup removal may create residual darkness around the eyes.

 

Remedy

Teabag compress

One suggested remedy which may help alleviate dark circles is to put used teabags in the freezer, then place them on the eyes covering the dark circles; leave for 10 minutes.

 

*Caution: Teabags should be squeezed out to avoid further darkening from pigments in the tea leaves.

 

Secret fix

Mix honey with a little bit of milk and apply the mixture to the dark circles; wash it off with water after an hour. For better results apply daily for 7 consecutive days.

 

*Note: It has been suggested that amino acids in honey and rich proteins in milk could help resist oxidation and whiten skin.


Under-Eye Bags, Wrinkles And Crow's feet-Signs Of Maturity?

Under-eye bags, wrinkles, and crow's feet are caused by the skin's natural aging

After hitting 25 years of age, the natural ageing of skin begins and skin condition starts to deteriorate. As collagen and elastin in the derma layer decrease, the skin becomes saggy including the skin around the eyes. Our skin is also affected by years of many facial expressions and an average of over 10,000 blinks per day, all exerting tension around the eyes and impacting the appearance of our skin.


Other Causes

In addition to ageing and normal activity, other factors which may impact the skin are: dehydration, contact with hot water during washing, or frequent eye rubbing.

 

SOS fix

One remedy suggested to temporarily improve the appearance of wrinkles is to beat the white of an egg until thick and apply it around the eyes; leave for 30 minutes and wash off with cold water.


Provide ‘Sun-Shield’ For Your Delicate Eyes

UV protection for your eyes

We often hear that UV exposure is unhealthy for our skin, but did you know exposure to sunlight may also damage the eyes. In addition to your skin it is very important to protect the eyes from harmful UV radiation.

UV rays from the sun are everywhere. Even on a cloudy day or in cooler weather it is important to protect yourself by wearing suitable protection for your eyes and skin.

When outdoors wear a hat with a wide brim to block out sunlight from overhead and choose large sunglasses that fit close to your eyes. Even with sunglasses that offer 100% UV protection, sunlight can still reach your eyes through the sides. Wrap around sunglasses are the best for blocking sunglasses from the sides.

The most common UV-rays to leak around the sides of you sunglasses are those reflected by pavement, grass, snow, sand and water. UV blocking* contact lenses are proven effective in absorbing/deflecting peripheral UV-rays. While they do not offer protection for the full eye area they can offer added protection from any peripheral exposure to sunlight, or for moments when sunglasses cannot be worn.


WARNING: UV-absorbing contact lenses are NOT substitutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear such as UV-absorbing goggles or sunglasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. You should continue to use UV-absorbing eyewear as directed. NOTE: Long term exposure to UV radiation is one of the risk factors associated with developing eye disorders and age related eye diseases. Exposure is based on a number of factors such as environmental conditions (altitude, geography, cloud cover) and personal factors (extent and nature of outdoor activities). UV-Blocking contact lenses help provide protection against harmful UV radiation. However, clinical studies have not been done to demonstrate that wearing UV-Blocking contact lenses reduces the risk of developing cataracts or other eye disorders. Consult your eye care practitioner for more information.
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