Wrinkles, bags under the eyes, folds on the eyelids - all this gives mature women a lot of grief. It’s not surprising that anti-wrinkle cream is in high demand after 40 years: everyone wants to maintain youth and beauty longer. This article will help you understand the variety of products offered by cosmetic stores and find what you need.
Criterias of choice
When choosing an anti-wrinkle cream, you should be guided by its price. Such creams contain much more effective and, accordingly, more expensive components. A truly high-quality cream cannot be cheap. If the cost seems suspiciously low to you, it may be a fake. Or maybe they are trying to sell you a less effective cream that will not have any effect on your skin.
At the same time, anti-wrinkle products produced by different cosmetic companies, with almost the same effectiveness, can differ significantly in price. Therefore, the best solution would be to study the information in advance and only then make a purchase.
Nonicare Active Moisturizing & Care Eye
Volume : 15 ml.
Price : 579 rub.
You will be very lucky if you get your hands on Nonicare Active Moisturizing & Care Eye - an organic cream. The German brand has long gained a good reputation. The main ingredient in the cosmetics of this brand is the noni plant, the juice of which is very healthy and is a storehouse of useful vitamins.
The cream soothes the skin well, eliminates redness and gives it elasticity. Can be used from 25 years of age. As numerous reviews from women show, the cream really moisturizes the skin. When applied, it smells nice of lemon. Since the cream is instantly absorbed, it can be used as a base for makeup.
Composition of the right cream
Before paying for the chosen cream, you should carefully study its composition. After all, just a good cream is not enough for your skin. Everything that helped you prolong youth and freshness at 30 - natural oils, enzymes and plant extracts, vitamins and hyaluronic acid - is too little to make your skin glow after 40.
What should be present in the “correct” cream?
- Proteins : elastin, keratin, collagen. Please note that collagen in its pure form is no longer for you: the most you can expect from it is to moisturize the skin. You should pay attention to the presence of collagen derivatives - for example, amino acids that can penetrate deeper into the skin.
- Peptides : matrixyl, polypeptides, tripeptides, pentapeptides, etc. Penetrating deeply into the skin, they rejuvenate it, make it elastic and fresh, stimulate regenerative processes, eliminate inflammation - everything that mature skin needs.
- Retinoids: retinol, retinol palmitate, tretinoin and others. Without these vitamin A derivatives it is impossible to imagine a high-quality cream. Retinoids stimulate skin cell renewal and refresh the complexion. After regular use of a cream with retinoids, age wrinkles look “filled” and the face looks noticeably younger.
What to do if wrinkles appear under the eyes: effective actions
Primary changes associated with age may become noticeable in adolescence. At the age of 25-27, the synthesis of one’s own elastin and collagen slowly but systematically begins to decrease, and other processes in cellular structures slow down.
There are many methods that show high effectiveness without radical surgery. Some procedures can be performed at home without the help of a cosmetologist. Expression and age folds are eliminated using professional methods, including surgical ones if the wrinkles are deep.
What can help with wrinkles under the eyes at home?
What cosmetic products prevent the appearance of age-related and facial defects, and also reduce existing ones:
- Corrective compositions for the eyelids to be used in the morning and evening.
- Anti-aging products. They are distributed in the direction from the outer corners to the center along lines of less stretching of the dermis without pressure.
- Night creams. It is recommended to apply them at least an hour before going to bed, this is mandatory if they are highly concentrated.
It is important that the drugs do not come into contact with the mucous membranes. Otherwise, irritation and allergic reactions cannot be avoided.
Cosmetology: how to remove expression wrinkles under the eyes and get rid of serious age-related changes
All procedures can be divided into 2 large groups:
- Hardware correction techniques. This includes laser resurfacing, ultrasonic lifting, thread insertion, and chemical peeling. As a result, a radical effect is performed on the layers of the epidermis, complete cellular renewal is stimulated, and natural collagen and elastin cells are produced. The effect is long lasting, up to 3-4 years.
- Injection correction techniques. These are botulinum toxin injections, biorevitalization, meso, etc. Wrinkles are eliminated for some time (up to six months), or their severity decreases.
- Non-aggressive cosmetic and low-equipment techniques: massage correction of age-related changes with the inclusion of skincare cosmetics (masks, serums, creams, etc.), hardware procedures (including iontophoresis, microcurrents, electroporation).
Despite the relative safety and painlessness, each technique has its own characteristics and contraindications. How to get rid of wrinkles around the eyes and how to remove other age-related changes must be decided together with a cosmetologist on an individual basis.
Mesotherapy
The specialist injects special formulations containing a certain concentration of vitamins, minerals and other substances essential for cells. This is the most gentle way to rejuvenate the skin, which allows you to cope with other imperfections (scarring, acne, stretch marks).
After completing the course, tissue elasticity increases, new collagen and elastin are produced, and the face acquires a healthy shade. Dark circles and bags go away, sagging disappears.
Botulinum therapy
Botox injections can remove dynamic wrinkles of the lower eyelid, as well as the so-called “crow’s feet” at the outer corners of the eyes. Botulinum toxin is injected into the muscle fibers, which promotes relaxation. The surface becomes smooth.
Biorevitalization
A favorite procedure for most patients in cosmetology clinics. It is safe, does not cause pain and does not require a long recovery period. Already 7-10 days after an effective beauty injection, you can notice good results. The skin becomes smooth, elastic, and new collagen is actively produced. The folds are no longer visible to others.
After injection of the drug, swelling, redness, and skin rash may occur. Unpleasant symptoms gradually disappear within 2-3 days.
Clinical methods
These are more radical methods of eliminating skin defects that require a subsequent recovery period. The result is noticeable immediately, it is long-lasting and lasting.
Ways to effectively remove wrinkles under the eyes from a cosmetologist:
- Blepharoplasty. This is a surgical operation during which excess tissue that forms in the lower eyelid area is removed. Thanks to the procedure, flabbiness and sagging of the skin is eliminated. After rehabilitation, traces of the intervention become almost invisible.
- Laser resurfacing. It can be superficial and deep. In the first case, a beam of laser light targets specific cells that stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. The second involves removing the outer layer of the dermis for its subsequent renewal.
- Golden threads. Special biocompatible materials are introduced under the skin to create a thread frame. After the manipulations, a long recovery period is not required, the method is minimally traumatic and painless, but the effect lasts for a long time.
Rating of the best eye creams for wrinkles
“Black Pearl” 46+ Expert eye cream
Cream from a domestic manufacturer. Relatively inexpensive, only 1100 rubles per tube. There are two types of cream on sale: one can be used from the age of twenty-five, and the other from the age of forty-six. Helps get rid of old wrinkles and prevents the formation of new ones.
Advantages:
- hygienic tube;
- low price.
Flaws:
- inconvenient dispenser.
"Idealia Yeux" Vichy 15 ml
Anti-wrinkle eye cream from. It is quickly absorbed into the skin without leaving an unpleasant shine on the eyelids. Masks existing wrinkles and suppresses them. It can also be used for preventive purposes. The cost of a tube is 2000 rubles.
Advantages:
- convenient dispenser.
Flaws:
- relatively expensive.
Faberlic Renovage eye cream
Another anti-aging cream from intensive revival. Moisturizes the skin, thereby preventing wrinkles from forming. This cream creates the thinnest film on the eyelids, protecting it from exposure to the atmosphere. The cost of one tube is 2500 rubles.
Advantages:
- long shelf life, reaching eighteen months.
Flaws:
- high price.
"Optimals"
Cream from Oriflame, containing iris processing products. Increases skin elasticity, smoothes wrinkles. The cost of a tube is only 1100 rubles.
Advantages:
- relatively low price.
Flaws:
- the effect is observed only after prolonged use.
Clarins anti-wrinkle eye cream "Clarins"
Clarins anti-wrinkle cream, which additionally helps get rid of dark circles under the eyes. Moisturizes and softens the skin, improves blood circulation. The cost of one tube is only 900 rubles.
Advantages:
- small price.
Flaws:
- can improve blood circulation too much, which is why the eyelids often turn red.
Contraindications to the use of anti-aging products
In most cases, cosmetics have no contraindications. Undesirable consequences can be observed either if you are allergic to some components in the product, or if the rules of storage and use are violated. Signs of an unhealthy reaction of the body to the cream (serum) may be:
- edema;
- redness;
- itching;
- skin tightness.
There are several reasons for this:
- oxidation of components after expiration date or due to non-compliance with storage conditions;
- exposure to ultraviolet radiation on the area where the product is applied;
- product does not match your skin type.
It also happens that skin problems are caused by an overdose of the product or its incorrect application, but these cases are extremely rare.
Look for cosmetics labeled “for the eye area.” Read the ingredients - a good cream should contain both nourishing and moisturizing components, preferably also an SPF filter. Remember the sensations - with what products you were sure that the skin received the right amount of moisture and nutrition. You should not trust the manufacturer’s promises, but your eyes and skin.
The best moisturizing and nourishing creams
Darphin “Fibrogene” face cream
Cream from. Rich in vitamins and oil, the composition contains only components grown in natural conditions, without the use of chemicals. Absorbs quickly without leaving any traces on the skin. The price for one package is 1000 rubles.
Advantages:
- enriches the skin with vitamins and minerals.
Flaws:
- Available in jars.
Nutritic Intense Riche
Nourishing cream with a moisturizing effect produced by La Roche-posay. Its main advantage is the ability to be used directly during the process of applying makeup. The composition is based on thermal water. The cream is rich in proteins, which accelerates the skin regeneration process. The manufacturer's recommended price is 1200 rubles.
Advantages:
- Doesn't remove makeup.
Flaws:
- Available in jars.
Face cream NNPTSTO “Cosmetic sour cream”
"NNPCTO" offers customers the latest innovative cream, which not only rejuvenates the skin and protects it from environmental influences, but also promotes abundant nutrition of the skin with all necessary substances. It is based on milk processing products. Price 520 rubles.
Advantages:
- Contains exclusively natural ingredients.
Flaws:
- Available in jars;
- a little-researched formula that may not be effective.
"Nutrilogie 1"
Cream based on thermal water and apricot oil from Vichy, which enriches the skin with nutrients and inhibits the aging process. The cost of packaging is only 600 rubles.
Advantages:
- time-tested composition.
Flaws:
- Available in jars.
"Herbals"
Very cheap moisturizer. Based on aloe juice and other plant components. The cost of packaging can vary from 150 to 200 rubles.
Advantages:
- excellent quality cream;
- low cost.
Flaws:
- Available in jars.
The best firming creams
NP LIPOLIFT CREAM Lipolift
This is a cream that penetrates deeply into the skin and encourages cells to regenerate. Its main task is to smooth out wrinkles and give the skin a natural glow. Contains calendula and orange. One tube costs about 3,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- cream from the famous “Beauty Style” line.
Flaws:
- expensive.
Multi-correcting anti-aging face cream “Kiehl's”
A very expensive cream that moisturizes the skin and tightens the pores, so that the liquid stops actively evaporating. The cost of a fifty-gram jar can reach 5,000 rubles!
Advantages:
- a positive effect that quickly manifests itself.
Flaws:
- the cost of the cream is too high;
- Available in jars.
"MeiTan"
Reduces skin sagging, smoothes wrinkles. Can be used both as a shower gel and as a cream for everyday use. The cost of a tube is 3000 rubles.
Advantages:
- universal.
Flaws:
- may cause an allergic reaction.
Tips from cosmetologists
Refrain from going into a store and immediately buying half the counter. Buy facial skin care products from one company, and be sure to match your type, and use only them for at least a month. If there is no improvement or the skin condition worsens, you need to switch to products from another manufacturer.
Before using any cream, you should consult a dermatologist and pharmacist to avoid various allergic reactions. You should always check the authenticity of the products you buy, as some unscrupulous manufacturers disguise their creams as products of well-known brands, but use cheap components in them that can harm your health.
Feedback from our readers
Vitalina
“Women in our family look quite youthful after 40 years, except for wrinkled eyelids and bags under the eyes. I still remember how my granny, who was not yet old at all, without a single gray hair, left the house wearing only “chameleon” glasses, so her sweet face was spoiled by her drooping eyelids. Mom had the same problem, which she fought with all the means available at that time. Now I am 43 years old, and every morning I approach the mirror with fear, fearing to see signs of approaching old age. But they are not visible yet. Perhaps because I have been using Erborian eye wrinkle cream SEVE DE BAMBOO EYE for two years now. I immediately fell in love with the cute tube with a painted bamboo, equipped with a very convenient dispenser. You press once and this amount is just enough to apply on your eyelids. The smell is not strong. Actually, almost imperceptible: a light aroma of something fresh. I apply it in the morning, under foundation, and before bed. I especially like that it is absorbed almost instantly, no greasiness - a complete pleasure. Swelling of the eyelids becomes much less noticeable, but as for the circles under the eyes, it has little effect on them. So far we can cope with them with the help of cosmetics, but in the future we will have to look for a stronger remedy. In general, it is an excellent remedy for reducing swelling. The eyelids look rested and toned.”
Evgenia, Nizhny Novgorod
Having tried “Cosmetic sour cream” from NNPTSTO for the first time, I realized that this was exactly the anti-wrinkle remedy I needed: very effective and, compared to other creams, inexpensive. For mixed skin like mine, it is not so easy to find the right cream. Before that, I tried many different means: I bought something, they gave me something. But until I came across “Cosmetic Sour Cream”, I was not at all happy with the result. I like this product because it is easy to apply and completely absorbed, perfectly moisturizing and nourishing my skin. I also like the composition, which includes components such as whey, sweet almonds and olive oil - natural products that have long been used to maintain female beauty. The cream delicately moisturizes and smoothes my skin, relieves redness, and perfectly softens. And, the best part, after it the skin is not at all oily, but soft, like velvet, and matte
Bielita MEZO complex
Mesocream gel “Deep Moisturizing” was created specifically for women aged 30+, but can be successfully used by older customers. This representative of the Belarusian cosmetics industry belongs to the category of natural cosmetics. It can safely be called a must-have product for the modern active woman.
The creamy-gel consistency makes it easy to apply and distribute the mixture over thin and sensitive skin of the eyelids. And the richness of the composition can be the envy of any branded cosmetics. Indeed, among the components there are:
- hyaluronic acid;
- lecithin and glycerin;
- yeast and sweet almond seed extract;
- extracts of eyebright, lemon balm and magnolia flowers;
- acacia silk bark extract and wheat germ oil.
The components of the cream really work, and have a multifaceted effect on the epidermis. They fill cells with energy and vitality, even out skin tone, remove bruises and swelling under the eyes. Fine wrinkles are smoothed out due to the effective retention of moisture on the surface of the epidermis.
The manufacturer warns that due to the increased activity of the formula, slight tingling may occur when applying the cream.
What advantages of the product are worth highlighting:
- noticeable hydration;
- economical consumption;
- affordable price;
- Suitable for women prone to swelling.
Rating: 4.6 /5
