Would you rather have anti wrinkle eye cream that contains urea or antioxidants and bioflavonoids? Do you know what urea is? Let me tell you all about it and your other options.
Urea is a waste product secreted by living organisms. In humans, it is a primary component of urine. It has many agricultural, industrial and commercial uses. It’s used as a fertilizer, a browning agent, an animal feed and a flame retardant. It is commonly found in creams designed to soften cracked skin on the elbows and feet.
I was surprised to see the ingredient in American International Industries’ anti wrinkle eye cream. The compound is too strong and irritating to be used on the sensitive skin around the eyes. It is known to cause serious adverse and allergic reactions.
There are safer, better and more appealing options for your face, hands and body. But particularly for the area around your eyes, you want something gentle.
Antioxidants and bioflavonoids are safe, gentle and effective. They are actually good for you and good for your skin’s health. Bioflavonoids are pretty much the same thing as antioxidants, but they are only found in plants.
They are one of the plant’s defense mechanisms. They provide protection from UV radiation from the sun, pollution and naturally occurring toxins. There are literally thousands of different ones. Only a few have been fully studied for their potential benefits to human health.
Hesperidin methyl chalcone is a citrus bioflavonoid, sometimes referred to as vitamin P. It promotes capillary health. As we age, the capillaries beneath the eyes become more fragile. Fluids don’t drain well and tend to accumulate, forming bags. The fluids contain waste matter that cause dark circles.
Anti wrinkle eye cream containing the citrus bioflavonoid has been shown, in clinical studies, to reduce bags, puffiness and dark circles, while softening, moisturizing and soothing the skin. No adverse reactions were reported.
Other antioxidants are important as well. They fight free radical production and damage. Free radical damage is the cellular activity behind those wrinkles and loss of firmness.
The sun, smoke and air pollution increase free radical production. As we age, scientists have learned that our cells produce more free radicals, while levels of antioxidants are naturally lower.
In order to be effective anti wrinkle eye cream must prevent and repair free radical damage. Coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E are good at repairing that damage. But, researchers have learned that enzymes in honey are also powerful antioxidants.
Honey has been used for centuries to help heal skin injuries and irritation. Now, the benefits have been proven scientifically. Researchers have even been able to determine which varieties of honey are the most “active”.
Manuka honey, a mono-floral variety from New Zealand, has the highest antioxidant activity of all. Free radicals damage collagen fibers, responsible for firmness. Manuka strengthens collagen and destroys the radicals. It has proven benefits in healing blemishes, treating acne, psoriasis and eczema.
Doesn’t a honey anti wrinkle eye cream sound better than urea? I think so, too.
Author Resource:-
Dr. Valerie Rosenbaum is a dermatologist who specializes in aging of the skin. She has done extensive research on the many chemicals used in skin care products. For more information visit her website http://www.DefendYourSkin.com
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