Facial Monday-Eyes Worth Looking Through!

You know how "they" say that your eyes are the window to your soul....I believe this is partially true, the skin around the eyes displays expression and emotions that are an important part of our individuality, so your eyes can be a dead giveaway if you are genuinely a sad or a happy person! I also believe that your eyes and the skin around them reveal a lot about your physical and emotional health...a window to your health if you will!

This morning when I looked in the mirror, I was horrified! I saw all of the stress & lack of sleep I have been experiencing in and round my eyes. They looked so different to me, I hardly recognized myself. The skin surrounding my eyes looked dull, grey, and actually has new wrinkles that weren't there a few months ago! I said right out loud, "Are you kidding me...!"

This got me thinking about how well I choose to take care of my eyes. I have great skin care products at my finger tips, and it would be a waste to not take advantage of them and teach you some easy rituals while I am at it! I would say that my eyes are one of my best features, and I want to make sure that they stay that way! So what am I going to do about it? Well lets start with the facts, then we will cover the easy rituals!

Facts and Problems

The skin around the eyes is ten times thinner than the skin on the face.

As we age, our skin loses its elasticity and becomes even thinner due to a breakdown of collagen. You can further aggravate this process by sun exposure, smoking, and other environmental exposures.

The skin around the eyes is constantly moving, blinking alone produces 10,000 movements per day!

Smiling, squinting, and stress can also affect the eye area, creating fine lines or crows feet!

Under eye puffiness can be exacerbated by salty foods, allergies and dehydration.

Rubbing and tugging of the delicate skin under the eye due to allergies, crying, eye makeup, and the in/out of contact lenses can contribute to the sagging of the this area.

The tissue around the eyes has very few oil glands, so it lacks the natural moisture present on other parts of the body, only adding to the problem.

The Easy Rituals Make The Difference!

We can't stop the aging process, but some of our choices each day can certainly make a huge difference!

First regular cleansing of our face and eyes and exfoliation will reduce the residual oils and keep pores small and clean. This also signals your skin to keep sloughing off the old dead skin cells, after the old have been removed, the skin will make new cells...plump, healthy, and glowing! Find a great Basic Cleanser and a Microdermabrasion Creme, you will be amazed how your skin feels and looks!

Second, lets tackle the wrinkles, crows feet, puffiness, and dark circles...
Optimize Rejuvenating Eye Serum, is your one stop product!

The peptide system in this eye serum firms and decreases visible wrinkles within two months of twice daily
use. It also stimulates lymphatic circulation to improve sagging contours, firmness and elasticity; visibly reduces under eye “bags,” and dark under eye circles. Patented almond proteins help remodel skin’s surface to visibly lift and smooth wrinkles and fine lines.

If you have extra time and money Mineral Genesis Pure Gold is another products that will transform your skin tone & texture while reducing those dark circles and under eye bags!
Gold* (Au) energizes cellular activity and restores a youthful glow to the skin
• Sensaria’s patent-pending formula of peptides and volcanic minerals instantly lifts and tightens as
well as providing long-term strength and rejuvenation
• Paraben Free!

Third, hydration both inside and out, is so important! Your skin will reveal its flaws and condition if you haven't been drinking enough water. It really does matter for the health of your skin. Did you know that your skin is mostly made up of water? Hydration is key for plump, healthy cells! We can help keep our skin moisturized by drinking water and using these three different products; a regular moisturizer for your face, an eye cream to moisturize the skin under your eyes, and a Skin Perfecting Serum which locks in intense hydration by creating a moisture barrier.

I am sure that this seems like too many products or really over whelming, let me reassure you! Our four step skincare line includes a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and a repair serum...that is four really basic and essential products in one package. Then add an eye cream, microderm creme, and a regular habit of drinking water and you have it made!

My plan, I am going to be diligent about my face washing, I am going to try to reduce stress, and double my water intake.

How about you? What can you do this week to help transform your skin?