Summary In this episode, Emily discusses the topic of eye cream and whether it is necessary. She approaches the topic from a holistic perspective, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the body and the importance of addressing underlying causes of eye concerns. She breaks down the five main concerns people have about their eyes: dark circles, puffiness, crow's feet, hooded eyes, and red, dry or rashy skin. For each concern, she discusses ingredients that can support and ingredients to look for in an eye cream, as well as the benefits of facial massage and lifestyle modifications. She also touches on the emotional component of appearance and encourages listeners to rewrite the stories they tell themselves about their appearance.You can find Emily’s face cups here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections/facial-tools/products/skin-earth-vitality-stratum-aesthetics-facial-cups?variant=40797445881991Takeaways* Holistic skincare considers the whole system rather than just individual parts of the body.* Eye cream may be beneficial for specific concerns, but it's important to address underlying causes.* Ingredients like plant peptides, niacinamide, and caffeine can support dark circles and puffiness.* Facial massage and lifestyle modifications can also help with eye concerns.* Hooded eyes and red, dry or rashy skin around the eyes can be addressed with massage and topical support.* Addressing the root cause of eye concerns is essential for proper healing.* Listen to your intuition and have intention behind your skincare practices.* Share the episode with someone who may benefit from the information.* Next week's episode will discuss intuitive skincare and the fear of the sun.Chapters00:00Introduction00:44Eye Cream: Do I Need One?03:48Comprehensive Perspective on Eye Concerns06:07Rewriting the Stories About Appearance08:09Eye Cream: Personalized Approach10:24Proper Application of Eye Cream11:23Dark Circles: Causes and Ingredients15:56Hyperpigmentation: Causes and Ingredients16:56Puffy Eyes: Causes and Ingredients20:10Chinese Medicine Perspective on Eye Concerns21:36Stress and Blood Pressure Connection22:59Crow's Feet: Causes and Ingredients25:46Hooded Eyes: Causes and Massage Techniques28:15Red, Dry, Rashy Skin: Causes and Topical Support32:03Conclusion This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stratum.substack.com/subscribe