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“The eyes are like mirrors of the soul, and the skin around them is the frame that holds the beauty of our face. By taking care of this delicate skin, we can unlock a brighter, more radiant, and more youthful appearance that shines from within.”
William Shakespeare once said, “The eyes are the windows to your soul.” It conveys the wisdom that the eyes provide insight into a person's feelings, thoughts and experiences. Changes in the skin and its underlying structures profoundly affect how we see ourselves, and how others see us. The good news is that there is plenty we can do to help our eyes look better, at every age and every stage.
The skin around our eyes is the thinnest skin on our body and is very vulnerable and delicate, so it needs to be treated with extra care. Rubbing or using a heavy hand when we touch this area can cause irritation leading to redness, puffiness, and may worsen dark circles. The most common issues relating to the eye area are dark circles, undereye hollows or eye bags, crepey skin, and deeply etched wrinkles. Let’s delve into each concern step-by-step.
This is the most obvious sign of lack of sleep, one too many cocktails and/or stress. They may appear as brownish/ bluish/ purplish pigments underneath your eyes and can be challenging to conceal. What gives the skin under your eyes its intensity of colour is a combination of blood vessels, pigment in the skin and the thinness of the skin, along with fluid that can accumulate in this delicate area.
Try to sleep more. Allow yourself a regular sleep routine every evening to help your body and mind unwind, and prepare for a restful sleep. Taking measures like not eating three hours before bedtime, avoiding blue-light devices one hour before bedtime, listening to calm tunes or reading a book to help you relax - can help you achieve your essential rest. Aim for 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night.
Drink more water. Water is essential for proper bodily functions and overall health. Besides drinking 8 to 10 cups of water throughout the day, you can also satisfy your water hydration needs from other sources like fruits, vegetables and foods with high water content (soups and broth). This will count towards your needed daily intake.
Refrain from drinking too much alcohol. Drinking alcoholic beverages often lead to both dark circles and eye puffiness. Try drinking less of your usual amounts to see the difference it can make to your eyes. You will also lose the extra weight, feel lighter and trimmer too.
Do not rub or tug. Without meaning to, often we are heavy-handedly touching, tugging or rubbing our eyes. It is not advisable to do these repeated motions to the delicate area of skin around our eyes. Even with your daily eye moisturizer, this should be applied with a gentle patting motion using your ring finger.
Allergic reactions. Dark circles can also result from a combination of pigment under the thin skin and redness from dilated blood vessels there. Allergies can cause increased redness, and constant rubbing will lead to darkening from the increased pigments from the irritation.
Your genetics. While we cannot control our genes, we can still take the necessary precautions. This means not rubbing your eyes, wearing light sunscreen and sunglasses for your eyes in the outdoors, and using hydrating and soothing eye care products that will keep your eye areas as healthy as possible. You may look for eye creams that contain ingredients like niacinamide, Vitamin C, peptides, caffeine and retinol – choose those made specifically for the eye area.
Undereye hollowing is a broad category and quite a concern for many. Possible causes include having a genetic predisposition to it, normal aging which leads to the skin and tissue around the eyes weakening, volume loss over time that can lead to a decrease in fat pads under the eyes, a lack of hydration that makes the skin here appear sunken, chronic fatigue and stress that may exacerbate hollowness, a lack of sleep quality and adequacy, seasonal allergies, and excessive sun exposure that directly leads to collagen breakdown and skin thinning.
Another issue is puffiness. Eye puffiness can be due to several reasons and one of them is fat pad herniation which is usually a genetic problem. If it is an issue of fluid retention around the eyes which is causing puffiness and swelling, it helps to control one’s salt intake, and try drinking more water. Poor sleep quality, allergic reactions and sensitivities, the condition of sinusitis can contribute to the pressure and fluid build-up here, a diet high in salt and ultra processed foods, and smoking – these are all contributory factors.
As we age, the production of collagen and elastin (proteins that provide skin with structure and elasticity) decreases. This leads to thinning skin and the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Repeated movements like squinting or smiling can contribute to the development of crow’s feet around the eyes and over time, these wrinkles become deeply etched. UV rays from the sun breaking down collagen and elastin in the skin, leads to premature aging. Sleeping with your face pressed against a pillow contributes to permanent wrinkling over time, particularly in the delicate skin around the eyes.
The best treatments for improving the skin around the eyes are eye creams that have ingredients like niacinamide, Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, peptides, caffeine and retinol. In-office treatment options include neuromodulators like Botox, Dysport or Xeomin for gently smoothing the lines and preventing them from getting worse. A fractional laser can rejuvenate the skin, while dermal fillers discreetly placed around the eyes, under the brows, in the temples and on the lower eyelids can do a lot to help. Finally, devices that use radiofrequency or ultrasound energy to tighten and lift the skin can address the skin’s deeper layers and revitalise the overall look of your eyes.
The skin around your eyes can age faster than the rest of your face, so do remember to give it special attention and care. Make sure to always have a light touch for this area of your eyes, and use products specifically designed for it. This way, your eyes may continue to remain firm, hydrated and even toned as you age gracefully.
