3
eyes problems fixed
1. Lines
“Because the
skin around the eye area is to thin, there is a paradoxical need for a
specially formulated product that is both strong yet gentle,” says Dr. Gross.
try Serum 10 AOX+ Eye Gel $107.50 skinceuticals.co.uk
2. Darkness
“Be they
genetic or due to poor diet or lack of sleep, the best remedy for dark circles
is sleep and a healthy diet,” says Marie Reynolds. Treat and hide with the
skin-tinted Hybrids Eye Lift Illuminator $44 mamamio.com
3. Puffiness
It can
have a number of causes, the most common being slow lymphatic and fluid
circulation. Apply a de-puffing product and get everything moving again by,
“Lightly tapping under the eye with your ring finger,” says Linda Palcic. Try
Eye Know High Protein Moisturising Eye Serum $44 mamamio.com
6 Skin truths beauty editors live by
- No skincare
product can replace a good night’s sleep. Regularly skimping
on sleep causes stress, which raises your cortisol levels and aggravates
skin conditions. And did you know your body temperature is a bit higher
when you sleep? This enhances the absorption of any product you put on at
night, so make it a good one – we’re big fans of High-Potency Night-A-Mins
$51.50 origins.co.uk
- We love a peel.
Gentle peels are our preferred method of exfoliation as they stimulate
skin repair and can help firm skin – plus removing dulling dead skin cells
gives you an instant glow. We like Dr. Duve Freshlift Facial $264
(michaeljohn.co.uk): a peel + intensive re-hydration = the best skin of
your life. At home, we use Extra at Michael John Strenght Alpha Beta Peel
$31.50 for 10 paquettes DG Skincare.
- Add products one
by one. Minimise the risk of irritation by introducing one
new item at a time into your routine. And don’t be over-zealous by mixing
exfoliators like retinol, glycolic acid or benzol peroxide with
prescription products such as Retin A and Roaccutane, as they will
sensitise your skin.
- Leave zits alone. We
know it’s tempting to squeeze, but untouched spots disappear in a few
days, whereas squeezed ones can take up to ten days to heal. So leave ‘em
be and pat on Drying Lotion $28 Mario Badescu.
- Go for what’s
tried and tested. Yes, we get to try the latest
‘hot-out-of-the-lab’ products and get excited about new promises. But
ultimately we always stick to the proven ingredients that work:
antioxidants, peptides, retinol, salicylic, and lactic acid.
- Keep an eye on
your skin. Check your moles regularly, and if you’re worried,
see your GP, who will examine them for signs such as discolouration and
irregular borders, and advise you on whether they need further
investigation. For a thorough screening, you can also visit The Mole
Clinic (themoleclinic.co.uk).