Cream for wrinkles around the eyes: how to choose, an overview of the TOP-3 products from La Roche-Posay

Causes of wrinkles on the skin around the eyes

Biological aging of the body is not the only reason for the manifestation of visible age-related changes on the skin of the eyelids.

Consider the possible reasons why wrinkles around the eyes can become noticeable earlier than we would like:

• First of all, the skin in the eyelid area is about 6 times thinner than the skin in other areas of the face, is practically devoid of sebaceous and sweat glands, has loose subcutaneous fat and is characterized by increased sensitivity, a tendency to dryness and early formation of wrinkles.
• Since the epidermis in the eyelid area has a thin hydrolipidic mantle, without sufficient moisture it quickly loses moisture and becomes dehydrated. With a lack of moisture, dry skin is more prone to the early appearance of wrinkles.
• The stratum corneum is weak and thin, so the skin in the eye area is more sensitive and permeable to various substances. A thin stratum corneum poorly protects against ultraviolet radiation, which easily affects hyaluronic acid in cells, destroys collagen and elastin fibers – the skin frame. It also contributes to earlier aging of the skin around the eyes. The epidermis around the eyes is more vulnerable to the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation and prone to photoaging.
• Another reason why creases on the skin around the eyes become visible early is active facial expressions. In the area of ​​​​the eyelids there are a large number of facial muscles involved in blinking, squinting or squinting the eyes.
• The periorbital area is prone to puffiness (bags under the eyes), which also stretches the skin and can cause wrinkles.
• Chronic stress and lack of sleep also negatively affect the condition of the skin of the eyelids and accelerate the process of cellular aging.

How to choose the right care for the skin around the eyes at different ages?

At what age should you start using the cream for mimic wrinkles under the eyes? Do not wait until the wrinkles under the eyes become noticeable and deep, because getting rid of already formed stable creases is much more difficult than preventing the manifestation of the first mimic changes. Start caring for the skin under the eyes from a young age, focusing on its needs and current condition.

We will analyze what care is suitable for the skin around the eyes at different ages:

• When choosing a cream for wrinkles under the eyes, dermatologists recommend focusing not on biological age, but on the actual condition of the skin in the eyelid area. For example, if a girl in her teens has poor eyesight, and she often squints and strains her eyes, then a light moisturizing fluid may be needed from the age of 16.
• The first anti-wrinkle cream for the skin around the eyes is often purchased at the age of 20+ years, when the synthesis of natural collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid in the skin begins to decline. Moisturizing formulas with hyaluronic acid or plant extracts will help prevent the appearance of premature wrinkles and smooth existing creases of dehydration.
• In adulthood, when mimic wrinkles become visible to the naked eye, you should pay attention to anti-aging eye creams, the formulas of which are aimed at combating age-related changes, as well as maintaining the elasticity of the skin of the eyelids. Suitable formulas with antioxidants (vitamin E, eperulin, resveratrol), proxylan, vitamins and plant extracts.
• After 30 years, anti-aging beauty routine should include anti-wrinkle products around the eyes based on peptides, resveratrol, rhamnose, a powerful antioxidant vitamin C. To tone the skin in the eyelid area, look for caffeine, escin, dextran in the composition.
• For women over the age of 45, who are at the stage of menopause or approaching it, compensating creams with a pronounced lifting effect, as well as an intensely moisturizing and skin-regenerating effect, are suitable. For aged skin of the eyelids, choose rich formulas based on lipids, retinol, collagen, which help fight already manifested changes and prevent the appearance of new wrinkles.

How to choose an effective cream for wrinkles around the eyes?

An anti-wrinkle eye cream should meet the basic needs of drier and more sensitive skin in the periorbital area. Opt for moisturizing formulas with firming and repairing action. Nourished skin with a strong natural protective barrier better resists external and internal negative factors that accelerate its aging.

Pay attention to the texture of the product. The weightless formulas of highly concentrated, targeted serums are instantly absorbed and can be used prior to the application of a base anti-wrinkle eye cream. Eye moisturizers often come in the form of gels or fluids that absorb quickly, do not leave a sticky feeling, and prevent dehydration of the skin.

Since the skin around the eyes is one of the most sensitive areas, therefore, to care for it, give preference to cosmetic products with scientifically proven effectiveness and hypoallergenic formulas tested under the supervision of ophthalmologists and dermatologists.

La Roche-Posay Eye Wrinkle Treatments

• Hydraphase HA Yeux Concentrated Hydrating Eye Gel Fragmented hyaluronic acid in the composition helps to moisturize the skin for a long time and prevents transepidermal moisture loss by cells. The product has a fast-absorbing texture, hypoallergenic composition and is suitable for sensitive skin around the eyes.
Intensively moisturizes, visibly reduces “bags” under the eyes.

Hydraphase ha Eyes — Where can one buy:

At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces
• Cream-filler for filling wrinkles for the eye contour VITAMIN C Pure Vitamin C Anti-Aging Antioxidant Formula helps restore radiance and radiance to the skin, while helping to improve the firmness and elasticity of the epidermis around the eyes. Promotes effective filling of wrinkles and prevents the formation of new creases. It has proven tolerability even for sensitive skin.
Increases skin elasticity, gives the skin radiance.

Vitamin C Filler Cream — Where can one buy:

At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces
• Redermic Retinol Yeux intensive concentrated gel-cream for the eye contour. Formula contains Renewal Complex [Pure Retinol & Progressive Release Retinol] to correct wrinkles, combined with caffeine to reduce signs of fatigue.
Against wrinkles, bags and dark circles under the eyes.

Redermic retinol eye contour — Where can one buy:

At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces

How to properly care for the skin around the eyes: expert advice from La Roche-Posay

• One of the important steps in eyelid skin care is the daily cleansing procedure. Never rub your eyes back and forth while washing your face or removing makeup – this stretches the skin and provokes wrinkles.
• Be sure to remove eye makeup before bed. If you do not carry out the make-up removal procedure in the evening, then the skin may lose moisture, the “breathing” of the cells and their natural recovery will be disrupted, which ultimately leads to early aging of the epidermis.
• For cleansing, use products labeled “for the skin of the eyes.”
• After complete cleansing of the skin of the eyelids, you can start applying the cream to care for the skin around the eyes. To care for the eyelid area, a drop of the product, the size of a grain of rice, will be enough.
• Use moisturizing formulas based on hydrofixators no later than 2 hours before bedtime, do not apply products close to the mucous membranes of the eyes, follow the instructions for use on the product packaging.
• On the moving eyelid, apply the product with light patting movements of the pads of the ring fingers, from the inner corner of the eye to the outer, without stretching the skin. On the lower eyelid – from the outer to the inner.
• For full daytime protection, do not forget about sunscreen for the skin around the eyes. Sunscreens for the face are not recommended to be applied to the periorbital area, so choose products that are adapted to the skin around the eyes. Anthelios Sun Invisible Fluid is suitable, providing delicate skin care and reliable protection against UVB and UVA rays. The tool has been tested not only under the control of dermatologists, but also ophthalmologists on sensitive skin around the eyes, so it can be applied even to the moving eyelid. The fluid has a very light, invisible texture, it is easily distributed on the skin without leaving white marks and feeling greasy.