£8 Amazon purchase could smooth your under-eye area, says dermatologist
A BUDGET-FRIENDLY beauty purchase can help smooth out the wrinkles under your eyes.
According to a dermatologist, this simple step can help regenerate your skin.
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In her viral videoTikTok user and board-certified dermatologist Shereen Idriss (@shereeneidriss) explained how the anti-aging product works.
She revealed that Retinol eye cream is one of the best ways to smooth your under eyes.
According to the expert, the Retinol in the product is “gentlerly formulated” for use around the eyes.
She recommended not using other Retinol products near your eyes.
Dr. Idriss showed her audience The Inkey List’s Retinol Eye Cream, which is currently available for just £8.50 from Amazon.
She explained the science behind the skincare ingredient to her followers.
“Retinol helps your skin regenerate itself more efficiently, so it will build up and become stronger over time,” the dermatologist said.
“It promotes collagen production, but not everyone can tolerate it.”
For those who are overly sensitive to the ingredient, she recommended replacing it with a peptide cream.
She revealed that peptides can also cause your body to promote collagen.
According to the pro, peptides are a “good alternative if you can’t tolerate retinol around your eyes.”
However, she revealed the best product to prevent eye wrinkles in the first place.
The TikToker advised her audience to apply sunscreen to their faces every day, regardless of the weather.
She explained that sunscreen can help “minimize potential wrinkles.”
And as an extra tip, she recommended applying a “thicker moisturizer” before using Retinol.
The importance of sunscreen in your skin care routine
Dermatologist and skincare enthusiast Andrea Suarez – known as Dr Dray – revealed why you should wear sunscreen.
The one thing you can do that will make the biggest difference – and this is important for all ages – is protect your skin from the sun, Andrea emphasizes.
“The vast majority of external aging is due to ultraviolet exposure,” she continued, and not because you “don’t use a jazzy serum or put ninety different things on your face every day.”
“If you’re not doing it in your twenties, start doing it now.”
But she said using sunscreen alone doesn’t go far enough. Andrea urged that you also wear sun-protective clothing, such as wide-brimmed hats and long sleeves, and that you should not stay out in the sun for too long.
If you do this throughout your life — and all year round, not just in the summer or on sunny days — “you will reduce the visible signs of photoaging,” Andrea said.
These are wrinkles, messy pigmentation and sagging skin.
Another hack: apply a thicker moisturizer first before using the Retinol.
TikTok users shared their thoughts on the advice in the comments section.
“Oh great. I just bought that Retinol eye cream brand for my entire face,” one viewer wrote.
“This has been so helpful. You have no idea. My eyes can’t tolerate Retinol!!!!” said another follower.
“I love watching these videos. I’ve noticed my face starting to change since I’m in my 30s. So very helpful!” a third person commented.
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