How Does Eye Lift Cream Work?

Instead of going under the knife, more and more people are turning to eye lift creams to help give them the youthful appearance they want with far less expense and absolutely no needles. 

MiamiMD has done all the research for you so that you can learn what to look for in a quality eye lift cream. It’s also important to learn how they work, because knowledge is power when it comes to skincare. 

Are eye lift creams really worth it, and how can you choose a good one? We have your answers!

What Leads To Sagging Eyes

Although it may seem like it happens overnight, sagging eyes are actually the result of an aging process that happens over a lifetime. 

When we’re born, we’re literally full of collagen. Throughout childhood, our teenage years, and partially into our 20s, that collagen is replaced just as quickly as it degrades. However, when we head into our later 20s and 30s, and especially in our 40s, we start to experience collagen loss at a rate of around 1% a year.

To put this into perspective, collagen is a form of protein that makes up 80% of the components of our skin. Along with glycosaminoglycans (sometimes referred to as GAGs) and elastin, collagen keeps the skin supple, elastic, and strong. 

So, if there is any significant reduction in the amount of collagen in the body, the effects can be seen on the outside of the skin. Each year that goes by ends with the body having less and less collagen, which makes the skin begin to thin out more and more. That thinning process also makes it more fragile, which makes it much more prone to damage. 

All together, this is referred to as “intrinsic” aging, or aging that happens from the inside out.

On the opposite end is extrinsic aging, or aging that happens as a result of outside factors. Things like sun exposure, tobacco smoke, and environmental pollutants all build up and affect the external layers of the skin. This can show up as an increase in the amount of fine lines and wrinkles, pre-cancerous spots, and a significant loss of collagen. They can make the skin look rough and uneven, as well. 

When both intrinsic and extrinsic aging combines, the result is twofold. Thinning skin also has a difficult time holding onto hydration, which makes it dry as well. 

With less collagen and elastin to hold it up, skin sags and can disconnect some of those fibers too. Without new skin cells and collagen to replace the old ones, the skin will wrinkle and sag.

Nowhere is this more noticeable than the under eye area. The skin in this area is naturally more delicate and thin from the get go, which means that it is more readily the target of both intrinsic and extrinsic aging processes. 

The skin around the eyes sags often far before the skin on the rest of the face, so this is a good place to watch if you’re worried about the signs of aging.

How Can Eye Lift Creams Help

Eye lift creams have hit the market running, providing nearly instantaneous results to people who need them. 

One of the key ingredients that helps create those results is a product known as stem cell complex. 

You may have heard of stem cells, which are cells that can divide and create more cells exactly like it. Every stem cell complex is unique and different, targeted to just what the skin needs to stay looking youthful and lifted. 

What they have in common is their ability to be catered to the exact, specific result that is being looked for. They have a lot of potential in a lot of different avenues, like medical breakthroughs and regeneration. That regenerative effect is what led us to add stem cell complex into our eye cream, because it can help exactly where it’s needed in a way that mimics many of the natural processes already going on in the skin.

In MiamiMD’s Eye Rescue formula, the key ingredient is Chinese Basil Extract. The extract that we use contains both omega-3 acids and rosmarinic acid. Many people know the benefits of omega-3 acids, like a reduction in inflammation, but not as many know about rosmarinic acid. 

Rosmarinic acid is similar in chemical structure to caffeine, which helps to reduce the size of blood vessels and minimize swelling and dark circles in the under eye area. It is a natural product that is found in a few different spices, most specifically rosemary. What makes it so special and unique is its ability to function as both a soother and an antioxidant. That means that it can fight the signs of damage from free radicals, as well as reducing the amount of swelling and irritation in the under eye area. 

Chondrus crispus is another great ingredient that works in tandem with other ingredients to help lift and support the under eye area. It is a mineral-rich seaweed that can help to create dramatically younger looking skin by removing a lot of the puffiness that occurs under the eyes. 

Some of the chemical components of chondrus crispus include sulfur, which works to help brighten the under eye area, remove dark circles, and tighten. It works so well that some people even refer to it as being like Spanx for the face!

Once you find an eye lift cream that works to both lift and smooth out the under eye area, instead of trying to cover up the sagging with an under eye concealer that often collects in between the wrinkles and leads to drawing even more attention to the area, an eye lift cream can help you continue to look youthful and beautiful.

Focus On Prevention

Instead of playing catch up after the damage is done, focus on prevention as well as treating the already noticeable signs. 

One of the best ways that you can do this is by making sure that you wear sunscreen every time you go outside. Because sun damage is one of the leading causes of wrinkling and sagging skin on the face, if you can help to stop the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the epidermis, you can prevent further problems. 

Making sure to maintain a healthy lifestyle is another way to help keep the skin all over your body hydrated and full of the right nutrition. This includes making sure to drink plenty of water every day, eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables, and supplementing with vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial things like omega-3s when needed (not to mention our Total Beauty Matrix supplement to give you the skin-promoting nutrients you might be missing out on in your daily diet).  

There are a few other tips and tricks that can help support the under eye area, as well. 

Most dermatologists say that you should sleep with your head propped up at an angle. While that may be strange to do, at first, the end result is a reduction in the amount of swelling and puffiness that you wake up with every morning. The angle allows the fluid that naturally collects around the eyes to naturally drain, leaving you with less swelling and a reduction in the amount of visible wrinkles. 

In addition, especially for people with less collagen in the under eye area, there is only so much swelling that the area can take. Eventually that leads to even more sagging that is difficult to counteract. 

Ultimately, though, it’s important to embrace that aging is a part of life. You can and should do whatever you need to make yourself feel beautiful and love how you look, but biology is always working against our idea of perfect skin. Combining prevention techniques with treating the signs of problems as they pop up is the best way to maintain a youthful appearance as long as possible.

Eye Lift Creams vs. Injectables

While we’re not one to judge, we created our eye lift cream as an alternative to having to rely on expensive injectable procedures. 

There isn’t anything wrong with having those procedures performed, but they are much more invasive, and also come with a significantly more increased cost. You also need to have them done at a professional cosmetic surgeon’s office, which requires visiting an office and often paying a copay. 

Instead of having to go through all of that, start with an eye lift cream. You’ll likely be surprised at how well it can take care of the same issues, all without having to leave your home. 

In Summary

Eye lift creams can be an important part of any skincare regime, especially for women over the age of 30. 

When you can help the skin around your eyes stay firm and less saggy, it can take years off your life. 

MiamiMD has products that can help you achieve that, dramatically reducing the appearance of under eye bags, dark circles, and puffiness, causing tired, droopy eyes, often in just minutes. Try it for yourself. You’ll see the difference!

Sources:

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-does-skin-wrinkle-wit/

Stem cells: What they are and what they do – Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256