Wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes can be considered a problem for many people due to the appearance they give to the face. For some, both can give a tired and aged appearance to the face. For this reason, they resort to aesthetic treatments, surgeries and products to hide them.
Wrinkles appear as a natural sign of aging. With the decrease in the production of collagen in the body (protein that gives elasticity and tension to the skin), wrinkles begin to form in different parts of the body, being more evident on the face.
For its part, dark circles, in addition to being caused by lack of sleep, can be due to different factors. Medical News Today points out that this area of the eyes looks darker due to the constriction of blood vessels, which cause hyperpigmentation in the skin around the eyes.
According to this website, other causes of dark circles include:
- Allergies, including hay fever.
- hyperpigmentation
- Reduced levels of fatty tissue around the eyes.
- Thinning of the skin under the eyes
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Overexposure to sunlight.
- Frequent rubbing of the eyes.
- Aging.
- Smoke.
- Genetic heritage.
- Thyroid conditions.
- dehydration
- Dermatitis.
- Eye drop treatment for glaucoma, such as bimatoprost.
The website specialized in personal care Better with Health explains how to prepare two homemade masks to treat wrinkles and dark circles. It should be noted that this type of treatment can act differently in each person. It is advisable to consult a dermatologist before applying any product to the skin.
for dark circles
According to Better with Health, olive oil stands out for having antioxidant properties and vitamin E, which help regenerate and moisturize the skin.
Ingredients
- Olive oil.
- Agua.
- A clean cloth.
Process
- In a container add olive oil and a little water.
- Stir very well and take to the fridge to chill for a while.
- Take the cloth and soak it in the mixture.
- Apply on dark circles.
- Let act for several minutes.
- Remove the compress and do not rinse.
- The next morning rinse with the usual routine.
for wrinkles
Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk.
- 2 teaspoons of olive oil (10 g).
- 1 teaspoon of wheat germ (5 g).
Process
- In a container add all the ingredients.
- Stir very well for a homogeneous result.
- Clean and dry the face before treatment.
- Apply the mask on the face.
- Let act for half an hour.
- Rinse.
- Repeat at least 2 times a week to improve results.
Sun protection for healthy skin
Experts recommend applying sunscreen even if you’re not going to go outside. Experts from the Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit entity dedicated to clinical practice, education and research, such as dermatologist Dawn Davis, recommend “a minimum sun protection factor of 30, which theoretically means that you might remain protected from UV rays 30 times longer than without sunscreen.
Overexposure to the sun is one of the factors that should be avoided most in order to have healthy and young skin. Although wrinkles cannot be completely avoided, the sun increases the aging of this organ.
“When you’re exposed to ultraviolet radiation, there’s a constant repair process going on in every one of your exposed cells,” says Dr. Stephen I. Katz, director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases at the Institutes National Health of the United States (NIH, for its acronym in English).
Over time, it becomes more difficult for the skin to repair itself. Therefore, the damage from sun overexposure can cause serious effects. This allows the premature appearance of wrinkles and expression lines.
