Eye skin care itself isn't a new topic; it has been in practice since ancient times, when herbal skin care was probably the only way to take care of the skin. However, eye skin care has transformed in a big way.
At one time, herbal skin care and plant extracts had been replaced by synthetic/chemical-based skin care ingredients. The herbal and natural skin care treatments which once used to be commonplace lost popularity in favor of highly commercialized and scientifically-created treatments.
Everyone wants results and no one wants to wait for them. We all want the solution 'right now.' Unfortunately, with some of the fast fix 'manufactured' treatments came preservatives and even cancer-causing elements.
Even commercial natural eye skin care products had to be mixed with preservatives in order to maintain their shelf-life, which potentially made them more harmful than the homemade versions.
Even commercial natural skin care products had to be mixed with preservatives in order to increase their shelf-life, hence making them less effective than the homemade versions.
The green movement has brought many to search for more organic and natural ways to solve their eye skin problems, including eye wrinkles and under eye bags.
So what are proven ingredients that are being used in todays premium skin care market that are non-oil-causing and non-irritating? Here are a few:
There are many, many herbal and natural ingredients that are being used in today's natural skin care products. Here are a few:
- salicylic acid
- benzoyl peroxide
- hyaluronic acid
- Vitamin C
Many herbs have cleansing properties. Rosemary, chamomille and dandelion are examples. Their beneficial properties are expanded when they are combined with other herbs like green tea.
Dermalogica Eye Total Eye Care SPF 15 contains bisabolol, a derivative of chamomile, known retexturize the skin around the eyes. Bisabolol helps reduce the appearance of eye puffiness and eye wrinkles.
Dermalogica Eye Total Eye Care SPF 15 contains bisabolol, from chamomile, known retexturize the skin around the eyes. Bisabolol helps to minimize the appearance of puffy eyes and eye wrinkles.
Herbal skin care benefits can also include antiseptic properties. Lavender, marigold, thyme and fennel are good examples. Lavender water and rose water also serve as effective skin toners.
Oils prepared from herbal extracts present another means of herbal skin care. Tea tree oil, Lavender oil, borage oil and primrose oil are some popular oils used in herbal skin care. Some fruit oils (e.g. extracts from fruits like banana, apple and melon) find use in shower gels (as a hydrating mix)
Most herbal skin care products do not have side effects (the most important reason for preferring them over synthetic products). And when it comes to the sensitive area around our eyes, its even more important to take the natural or herbal route when looking for eye skin care products that deliver results. Dermalogica Eye Products is one such brand. The ingredients used in Dermalogica Products are gentle, non-irritating, non-harmful, yet incredibly effective.
Can't ask for much more. - 15438
At one time, herbal skin care and plant extracts had been replaced by synthetic/chemical-based skin care ingredients. The herbal and natural skin care treatments which once used to be commonplace lost popularity in favor of highly commercialized and scientifically-created treatments.
Everyone wants results and no one wants to wait for them. We all want the solution 'right now.' Unfortunately, with some of the fast fix 'manufactured' treatments came preservatives and even cancer-causing elements.
Even commercial natural eye skin care products had to be mixed with preservatives in order to maintain their shelf-life, which potentially made them more harmful than the homemade versions.
Even commercial natural skin care products had to be mixed with preservatives in order to increase their shelf-life, hence making them less effective than the homemade versions.
The green movement has brought many to search for more organic and natural ways to solve their eye skin problems, including eye wrinkles and under eye bags.
So what are proven ingredients that are being used in todays premium skin care market that are non-oil-causing and non-irritating? Here are a few:
There are many, many herbal and natural ingredients that are being used in today's natural skin care products. Here are a few:
- salicylic acid
- benzoyl peroxide
- hyaluronic acid
- Vitamin C
Many herbs have cleansing properties. Rosemary, chamomille and dandelion are examples. Their beneficial properties are expanded when they are combined with other herbs like green tea.
Dermalogica Eye Total Eye Care SPF 15 contains bisabolol, a derivative of chamomile, known retexturize the skin around the eyes. Bisabolol helps reduce the appearance of eye puffiness and eye wrinkles.
Dermalogica Eye Total Eye Care SPF 15 contains bisabolol, from chamomile, known retexturize the skin around the eyes. Bisabolol helps to minimize the appearance of puffy eyes and eye wrinkles.
Herbal skin care benefits can also include antiseptic properties. Lavender, marigold, thyme and fennel are good examples. Lavender water and rose water also serve as effective skin toners.
Oils prepared from herbal extracts present another means of herbal skin care. Tea tree oil, Lavender oil, borage oil and primrose oil are some popular oils used in herbal skin care. Some fruit oils (e.g. extracts from fruits like banana, apple and melon) find use in shower gels (as a hydrating mix)
Most herbal skin care products do not have side effects (the most important reason for preferring them over synthetic products). And when it comes to the sensitive area around our eyes, its even more important to take the natural or herbal route when looking for eye skin care products that deliver results. Dermalogica Eye Products is one such brand. The ingredients used in Dermalogica Products are gentle, non-irritating, non-harmful, yet incredibly effective.
Can't ask for much more. - 15438
About the Author:
Celia Santori, who has been hooked on skin care and cosmetics since her early teens, is a Product Editor for Eye Skin Care Secrets. With her hand on the pulse of the organic and herbal skin care industry, seeking out the best products for eye skin care is her passion. She often spotlights her favorites and Dermalogica Eye treatments are at the top of her list.
