What Do Ophthalmologists Say About Eye Wrinkle Cream?
The skin around the eyes is delicate and sensitive. When selecting an eye wrinkle cream, consumers are advised to choose those approved by ophthalmologists. Does this Spark an idea?
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Eye Wrinkles
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Factors such as aging, smoking and exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays cause your skin to become thinner, drier and less elastic. As result, the delicate skin around the eyes develops fine lines and wrinkles.
Creams
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As Dr. Scott Trimas of Jacksonville, Florida, says, "The best eye wrinkle cream does not exist. There is no cream that is 100% effective at removing eyelid wrinkles." He recommends skin moisturizers to make wrinkles temporarily disappear.
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Ophthalmologist Recommendations
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Dr. Zoe D. Draelos, a consultant for Proctor & Gamble, says that basically all creams are fundamentally moisturizers, with added products to support marketing claims.
Ophthalmologists warn that not all eye wrinkle creams may be suitable for the delicate eye area. Choose the right cream so it does not irritate your eyes or the sensitive skin around them.
An anti-wrinkle eye cream should be fragrance-free and its pH balance should match the pH of your tears so it does not sting if it enters your eyes
Choosing Creams
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To choose an eye cream, look for products tested and approved by ophthalmologists, such as Lancome's High Resolution Eye Refill-3X and Neaclear. Remember, however, that an ophthalmologist's recommendation does not necessarily mean the product will remove wrinkles.
Products to Avoid
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Medical experts suggest avoiding the use of petroleum-based products--such as Aquaphor--around the eyes.
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