Winter Eye Care
Experts have revealed that a harsh winter can add over 4 years to the appearance of a womans eyes.
Studies of over 5000 women aged between 27 and 60 have proved that the lack of sunlight and the 
subsequent reduced levels of vitamin D all contribute to paler skin, puffy under eye bags and dark circles.
Wrinkles in particular are more common in winter, the skin is thinner under the eyes, it has fewer oil glands making it drier and more prone to dry out in both the winter winds and because of central heating indoors.
Here are a few hints and tips that can help to protect your most valuable asset.
(1) Wear Sunglasses even in winter, they protect the skin from the ageing UVA rays that break down collagen and cause wrinkles, they also stop you screwing up your eyes against the low winter sun which is well known to cause fine lines.
(2) Use good eye creams to help smooth lines, look for ingredients that include Vitamin A (retinol) Vitamins C, E and Coenzyme Q10
(3) If you are suffering from puffy under eye bags, there is a good chance that fluid retention is the cause.
Takeaway dinners high in salt, late nights and alcohol can all cause your bodies to store more fluids, the thin skin under the eyes is the first place that swelling will be noticed. – Soaked and cold tea bags, cucumber or a chilled teaspoon can all help reduce puffiness if held and applied to closed eyes for 5 minutes.
Alternatively, check Out Eye Secrets Collagen and Q10 eye gel pads, proven to reduce puffiness and fine lines in just 15 minutes. They cost just £24.99 for 5 applications – More about Eye Secrets Collagen and Q10 pads
(4) Using Eye creams containing Vitamin K and Retinol can all help to tighten skin, but avoid heavy eye creams as these can make the puffiness worse.
(5) Eat foods including cucumber, melon and celery as these are known to reduce water retention
(6) Use brightening eye drops to remove the redness caused buy the cold winds, hese will make the whites of the eyes whiter and the colour brighter.
(7) Those with heavy eye lids can have the excess fat removed during a minor operation called a blepharoplasty, highly effective but can cost around £3000.
A cheaper and less painful option is to try Eye Secrets Upper Eye Lid Lift strips, these are unique strips that are stuck to the upper eye lid, they lift and hold the eye lid up in its correct position, lasting for up to 12 hrs, they leave you looking younger and more alert.
Totally invisible and can be used with all your favourite eye cosmetics. Costing just £29.99 for 30 days supply. More about Eye Secrets Upper Eye Lid Strips
