Bright Eyed: Treatment For Under Eye Wrinkles
Are you looking for a treatment for under eye wrinkles that really works?
Check out our in-depth guide to the best product on the market for those wrinkles.
Tired of people commenting on how tired you look?
Aging, sun exposure, genetics and lack of sleep all play a part in wrinkles, bags and dark circles under our eyes. As we get older, skin makes less collagen, which leads to wrinkles and sagging.
This happens to most of us, and there are countless products to choose from.
The treatments with the best evidence are daily sun protection and retinoids. Dermatologists say sun protection can help prevent, slow down and even reverse signs of sun damage, and prescription retinoids are a standard wrinkle treatment.
If you want a simple eye gel for hydration, Baebody Eye Gel is a popular, mid-priced option we like.
Criteria
Dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles including crow’s feet…we will probably all experience this sometime in our life! If you look tired or your under eye is starting to sag a bit, Baebody Eye Gel is a good all-around gel. Hydrating the skin can make fine lines look softer, though no over-the-counter gel reverses aging.
Product Overview
Baebody Eye Gel
Baebody Eye Gel combines hydrating ingredients and peptides aimed at the delicate under-eye area.
Note that cosmetics do not require FDA approval before they go on the market, so claims on eye creams are not FDA-reviewed.
The company says the gel uses natural and organic ingredients and no added dyes or perfumes, which may suit sensitive skin. Patch test first, since the eye area is easily irritated.
It also contains vitamin E, an antioxidant common in skin care.
Hyaluronic acid, found naturally in skin, draws in water. It hydrates the under-eye area and can temporarily plump the skin so fine lines look less noticeable.
Matrixyl 3000 is a peptide blend marketed for wrinkles. Early studies are promising, but the evidence is weaker than for retinoids.
The gel also contains plant stem cell extracts. These do not protect against sun damage, so you still need sunscreen and sunglasses.
When using it, it’s important to just dab it under the eyes and not rub. Rubbing pulls at the thin skin and certainly doesn’t help when we’re trying to improve that area. You can also use this product as an all-over face treatment.
The directions suggest that you use it day and night. Make sure it's stored in a cool, dry place and not near any heat sources.
Pros & Cons
Baebody Eye Gel is in the mid-range in terms of price. It's not the cheapest product out there but it’s also not the most expensive. The packaging has a small pump that you press down on and the gel comes out. Sometimes this can be a bit more than you think you need.
Because it’s a gel, it dries quickly but can leave a bit of a shiny look. Some customers say their skin looked smoother within days, which is likely the hydrating effect.
The maker says it also targets puffiness and dark circles. Results vary, and dark circles caused by genetics or thin skin often don't respond much to creams.
This treatment for under eye wrinkles is good for both men and women. The company says its products are cruelty-free.
Conclusion
For under-eye wrinkles, start with daily sunscreen and sunglasses, enough sleep and a gentle moisturizer. Baebody Eye Gel is a reasonable hydrating option.
For deeper wrinkles, talk to a dermatologist about prescription retinoids or in-office treatments. See a doctor, too, if puffiness or swelling around the eyes is new or one-sided.
Sources
- How dermatologists treat sun-damaged skin, American Academy of Dermatology
- Is It a Cosmetic, a Drug, or Both? (Or Is It Soap?), FDA
