Guide to Under Eye Skin Treatment: Women’s Health Mag

The under eye area can be tricky to treat, with Dr. Green quoted today in Women’s Health Mag in various parts of the article.  She noted that “the skin under and around the eyes is more delicate than the skin on the rest of the face,” and studies back this up, noting that the lower eyelid skin is one of the thinnest parts in the body at only about 0.5 millimeters (mm) thick. For context, that is about a quarter of the facial skin overall and an eighth of the skin on the thickest area of the body—the heels— which can be up to 4 mm thick.

Under-eye skin is also less elastic, and more susceptible to issues like dehydration, sensitivity, and even accelerated aging. “Some of the best ingredients to improve and treat the under-eye skin include caffeine, retinol, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C,” says Dr. Green. Vitamin C works especially well for dark circles while, Retinol is the gold standard for crows feet.

She also talks about Eye Creams and Serums, mentioning that “serums are also great for the morning routine.”  Find out more in “The Ultimate Guide To Taking Care Of The Skin Under Your Eyes, According To Dermatologists” at Women’s Health Mag.