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Best eye creams to tackle dark circles, wrinkles and puffiness

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Some among you are unconvinced as to the importance of eye cream - we understand where you're coming from.

We once agreed with the POV. Why can't the periorbital area. But, after experiencing dehydration to the point of flakiness, dark circles and a sunken appearance, we dug deep into the world of eye creams to find a solution.

In our research, we discovered that the skin around the eyes is actually 10x thinner than the rest of the face and the thinnest on the body - and for that reason, the products that you use need to be more gentle, soothing and lighter in texture in order to be fully absorbed and nourish to their utmost. This area is also very prone to moisture loss and other formulas may cause irritation when loaded up.

What does eye cream do?

Skin expert Dr Rita Nandi, founder and medical director of The Bloom Clinic stresses the importance of these specific eye products, “The eyes are the first region of the face to show signs of ageing. As we age, our skin loses collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, which help give the skin its firmness, elasticity and plumpness. This contributes to the formation of loose skin, fine lines and eye bags”.

“Fewer oil glands and hairs make it more prone to form fine lines and wrinkles. It is also more susceptible to puffiness. Therefore, this delicate under

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