DARK CIRCLES, FINE LINES AND WRINKLES
Stress, fatigue as well as hereditary factor s are some of the many reasons for the appearance of dark circles. Lack of sleep causes the build-up of congested blood in the eye bag vessels, thus resulting in dark circles, explains Dr Karen Soh, founder and medical director of Privé Clinic. The eyes are one of the main problem areas for many people, according to Dr Soh, as the skin around the eyes shows the earliest signs of stress-related beauty woes. Dr Soh adds, “In the long run, wrinkles, which are a result of muscle movement over a period of time, will also star t to appear on your face as your skin loses its elasticity,” a process that gets accelerated with age.
TREATMENT Dermal fillers and Botox are popular solutions to replace lost volume in the skin and to soften and smoothen lines and wrinkles. Or check out iExilis at Privé Aesthetics—the sister outlet of the clinic. It is a noninvasive radio frequency treatment that enhances collagen production around the eyes to give tighter, smoother skin, making the eyes look brighter and more refreshed. About four to six sessions are recommended for best results. If you prefer a salon treatment, try Skin Inc’s pampering Eyes Love It.This 30-minute session incorporates four technologies, including infrared therapy, cryotherapy and LED light supplemented with laser to promote microcirculation, improve skin resilience and shrink pores to tighten eye bags and reduce the appearance of dark circles. iExilis, $250 per session; available at Privé Aesthetics, #03-02 Palais Renaissance. Eyes Love It, $211; available at Skin Inc , #B3-43 ION Orchard
DO IT YOURSELF Give your eyes the love they deserve from the comfort of your own home with Lancôme’s Absolue L’Extrait Regenerating Ultimate Eye Contour Ritual, an eye care regimen inspired by beauty salon treatments. This ritual includes a balm-elixir that uses the regenerative power of 60,000 Lancome Rose Stem Cells to restore eyes to their youthful radiance and comes complete with an eye patch.
Apply the Absolue L’Extrait Regenerating Ultimate Eye Balm-Elixir twice a day with the provided petal applicator that is specially designed for the delicate eye contour area to massage and stimulate the skin around the eyes.
Once a week, apply the Absolue L’Extrait Regenerating Ultimate Eye Mask. It is made with bio-cellulose, which has natural anti-inflammatory and healing properties, and works in tandem with the balm-elixir to boost its efficacies. The material of the eye mask also ensures perfect adhesion to the skin, to improve absorption of the actives. The result: firmer skin and brighter eyes.