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18-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Do eye-tightening creams work? Dermatologists give us a candid view
Maybe you've seen the videos. A middle-aged woman (or man!) stares into the camera bare-faced, heavy eye wrinkles and undereye bags evident and on display. Then, with a swoosh of a tightening eye cream, and within literal seconds, the entire area appears smooth and lifted, as if the skin there has aged backward by 10 years. It all looks a bit like magic, leaving many of us wondering: Could these products actually work? "Yes," says New York-based board-certified dermatologist Dr. Noah Gratch. "Tightening eye creams can help make the under eye area appear firmer. These creams typically contain ingredients like peptides or caffeine, which work to firm the skin and reduce the appearance of blood vessels, resulting in a smoother look." While tightening eye creams are effective at rapidly minimizing puffiness and smoothing lines, it's important to note that the magical result you'll see is brief — those fresh-as-a-daisy eyes have a quick expiration date; your skin-miracle carriage will turn back into a regular ol' wrinkly pumpkin by the end of the night. According to Gratch, "The effects of eye creams are short-term, typically lasting from a few hours to up to 12 hours." To combat this, he suggests using tightening creams in tandem with a longer-term hydrating or firming creams which can improve skin tone and texture for lengthier periods. "Instant tightening creams provide temporary results that last for a few hours, while hydration creams can keep the skin moisturized for several hours. Firming creams require regular use over time to see long-term results." Of course, when choosing any kind of skin care, seeking out trusted brands with products made from high-quality ingredients is key: "Many eye creams are glorified moisturizers," says Dr. Brendan Camp, board-certified dermatologist of MDCS Dermatology. "But some are formulated with ingredients that encourage collagen production. Collagen is a structural protein that keeps skin firm; maintaining collagen levels in skin helps limit the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and crepey skin." Whichever eye cream you choose — tightening, hydrating, firming or some combination of the three — Camp instructs, "The effects of eye treatments will last longer if used in combination with sun avoidance and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as getting adequate sleep, maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly." The following ingredients are not only recommended by dermatologists, they're clinically proven to help improve the appearance of myriad under-eye skin issues, including fine lines, crepey texture, puffiness and discoloration. Vitamin C: "Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects skin from free oxygen radicals, which are unstable oxygen molecules that contribute to the formation of fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots, The use of vitamin C is also associated with improved collagen production," says Camp. Retinol: Camp explains: "Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that, over time, helps to improve skin texture by regulating skin cell turnover and keeping skin firm and warding off wrinkles by encouraging collagen production." Hyaluronic acid "This ingredient hydrates the skin and helps reduce fine lines," says Gratch. Peptides: Every expert I spoke with recommended eye creams with peptides to promote collagen production and help strengthen delicate eye skin. Caffeine: "Caffeine is commonly used in formulas to constrict blood vessels, reducing puffiness and dark circles, while improving circulation around the eyes," explains Gratch. Squalane: This popular skin care ingredient (a fatty oil that's often derived from plants) helps drier undereye skin lock in moisture and maintain hydration. If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dermatologists Reveal Why You May Want To Switch To A Foaming Oil Cleanser
Those with dry, sensitive skin know all too well that tight and squeaky feeling that often happens post-cleanse. This is especially the case when using a foaming facial wash most likely containing surfactants that, although effective at thoroughly removing impurities, tend to strip skin of natural oils and good bacteria. Dr. Noah Gratch, a board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology in New York City, said that the innovation of foaming oil cleansers — which are washes that start off as an oil then work up into a rich foaming lather — can offer both a deep clean and a dose of moisture. 'A foaming oil cleanser can provide a deeper clean than traditional cleansers, while keeping the skin hydrated,' Gratch said. 'The oil in these formulations can break down oil-based residues from makeup and help balance the skin's oil levels.' This is due to the 'like dissolves like' theory, a general rule of thumb previously explained to us by a dermatologist. Typically, compounds will dissolve in like compounds. In this case, oil is highly successful at breaking down excess oil, sunscreens, makeup and other debris on the skin. If you've already looked into foaming oil cleansers, you may have noticed they're slightly challenging to find. This is because, according to a previous interview with cosmetic chemist Javon Ford, they can be difficult to formulate. Fortunately, now more than ever, there are a few oil-to-foam cleansers available on the market, which you can shop for yourself down below. HuffPost and its publishing partners may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Every item is independently selected by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change. The experts consulted for this story do not necessarily endorse the products ahead unless otherwise noted. Amazon More than likely, you've seen (or even used for yourself) the original CeraVe's hydrating cleanser, a creamy and non-foaming formulation that's been one of the most dermatologist-recommended facial washes for those with dry and sensitive skin. The brand recently launched this foaming oil version, which like all of CeraVe's products, contains three ceramides that are essential for maintaining a healthy skin barrier. This also contains hyaluronic acid for drawing moisture into the skin and squalane oil, a nourishing ingredient that board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brendan Camp suggested looking for in foaming oil cleansers. $18 at Amazon $16+ at Target $13 at Ulta Amazon The adored French pharmacy brand La Roche-Posay formulates this cleanser that has a luscious oil-to-foam texture, a deeply hydrating shea butter base and prebiotic thermal spring water, a brand-signature inclusion that's rich in antioxidants. It also contains niacinamide, a popular ingredient that's good for everything from brightening dull skin to managing excess oil production. $15 at Amazon $15 at Ulta $22 at Target Sephora Using a barrier-repairing lipid complex, a plumping blend of seaweed hyaluronate and moisture-locking aloe leaf juice, this hydrating and milky foaming oil cleanser by SkinFix can eliminate impurities without stripping the skin. In fact, this soothing formula claims to visibly reduce redness and blotchiness, increase softness and skin hydration as well as target irregular skin texture. $30 at Amazon $30 at Sephora Sephora Also by SkinFix is this foaming oil cleanser for the face and body, made specifically for eczema-prone and hyper sensitive skin. It features a prebiotic formula that promises to deliver lasting support to the skin's moisture barrier, along with glycerin, a highly effective humectant that draws moisture into the skin, and colloidal oatmeal, a trusted ingredient for relieving itchiness and redness associated with eczema. $30 at Sephora Amazon Dermalogica's clinical-grade cleanser starts off as a unique gel-oil texture before lathering in a dense foam that melts away pollutants, greasy sunscreen and stubborn makeup. It contains a plant-derived prebiotic that attracts moisture to the skin, sodium cocoyl glutamate, a mild cleansing agent, and sea buckthorn oil, an oil that's rich in the antioxidant vitamin E, which can help ward off environmental stressors that potentially cause premature skin aging. $56 at Amazon $44+ at Sephora $56 at Ulta Amazon This Korean-formulated cleanser contains three different oils — notably jojoba oil, an anti-inflammatory rich in vitamin E that can also draw moisture into the skin. The rich foam also has alpha hydroxy acids for mild exfoliation and skin refining, as well as fermented extracts that can help moisturize skin. $23 at Amazon $14 at Stylevana Peach & Lily Peach & Lily, the K-beauty brand that helped make "glass skin" the one of most coveted skin care trends of the last few years, makes this oil to foam cleanser that has the unique inclusion of micro-bubbles to help deep clean pores. It uses coconut fruit extract to dissolve impurities, calming aloe vera and a variety of flower extracts that claim to offer anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties to the skin. $34 at Peach & Lily Amazon Another Korean oil-to-foam cleanser is this option, which has 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon and comes in seven different formulations. Choose from a brightening rose vitamin complex, a calming blue tansy for irritated skin, an imperial caviar formula, which claims to boost collagen production, a cica biome oil foam that contains centella asiatica oil for soothing and reducing redness and several more. $24 at Amazon The Best All-Purpose Facial Cleansers Experts Recommend For Every Skin Type I Regret To Inform You The Elemis Cleansing Balm Is Worth Every Penny 9 Gentle Face Washes And Cleansing Products That Won't Dry Out Your Skin
