The experts at LovelySkin have partnered with SkinCeuticals to share the latest skin care intel.

Once your skin’s aging process begins, one of the first areas we see visible signs of aging is around the eyes. This is primarily because this delicate skin is much thinner than that which covers the rest of our face. Visible signs of aging like crow’s feet, dark circles, puffiness, crepiness and more can manifest around our eyes sooner than we would like. Read on to learn more about glycation, how glycation impacts aging and how a new formula from SkinCeuticals can help the skin around your eyes look more radiant and youthful.

• What is glycation and why should I start addressing it in your skin care routine?

• What is SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye?

• What is the difference between the original A.G.E Eye Complex and the new A.G.E. Advanced Eye?

• How should I use SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye in my daily skin care routine?

What is glycation, and why should I start addressing it in your skin care routine?

Glycation is a natural, multi-phase biological process that occurs when excess sugar molecules in the body bind to essential skin proteins like collagen and elastin. This process creates harmful byproducts known as Advanced Glycation End-Products, or A.G.E.s for short. A.G.E.s degrade collagen and elastin integrity, compromise their ability to self-repair and cause these once flexible, resilient, bouncy fibers to become weak and brittle. This can result in visible signs of skin aging like deep wrinkles, loss of elasticity, dullness, and so much more.

Because the skin around the eyes is much thinner than the skin on the rest of our face, it is highly susceptible to the visible effects of glycation. It is never too early, or too late, to start an anti-glycation skin care routine to maintain optimal skin health. Additionally, by addressing the glycation process with scientifically backed skin care, you can help protect against the degradation of collagen, optimize collagen integrity and deliver immediate cosmetic improvements to common eye-area concerns.

What is SkinCeuticals A.G.E Advanced Eye?

SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye addresses accelerated aging around the eye by helping interrupt the multi-phase glycation process that impacts collagen decline.

SkinCeuticals is the pioneer in anti-glycation skin care with more than fifteen years of glycation research and expertise. In 2009, SkinCeuticals launched the breakthrough A.G.E. Eye Complex, which was one of the only glycation-focused formulas for the eye area on the market. A.G.E. Eye Complex offered superior results, but over time, ingredient and formulation technology has advanced. Since SkinCeuticals is committed to science, it was time upgrade this beloved formula to achieve even better results.

The newly reformulated SkinCeuticals A.G.E Advanced Eye is a highly concentrated silky eye cream that features updated ingredient technology, a luxurious feel and helps improve the appearance of ten signs of visible aging around the eyes. Here’s a closer look at the key ingredients and skin benefits:

• 7.15% concentrated Proxylane helps support skin and correct visible signs of aging like wrinkles and laxity.

• 4.25% wild fruit flavonoids helps reduce oxidative stress and protect against free radical damage.

• 3% Matrixyl 3000 is a powerful biomimetic peptide that supports skin’s natural firmness and elasticity for a youthful look.

• 0.2% glycyrrhetinic acid helps counter dull tone, which can be linked to A.G.E. accumulation, and is known for its soothing properties.

• 0.8% inclusive optical effects disperses light to minimize the appearance of dark circles and improve the radiance of tired, dull eyes across all skin tones.

• 0.5% caffeine reduces visible puffiness and the look of dark circles for a more vibrant appearance.

What is the difference between the original A.G.E Eye Complex and the new A.G.E. Advanced Eye?

Think about your cell phone, tablet and computer—there are constant updates to improve function, process and speed. Here is a side-by-side comparison of the updates and upgrades that are designed to improve the visible appearance of crepiness, crow’s feet, dark circles, elasticity, firmness, puffiness, radiance, smoothness, skin tone and under-eye wrinkles.

In an eight-week study, SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye significantly improved the appearance of key visible signs of aging. After eight weeks of use, participants noticed a: • 20% improvement in dark circles • 18% improvement in crow’s feet • 23% improvement in under-eye wrinkles • 24% improvement in puffiness

How should I use SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye in my daily skin care routine?

Twice daily, apply SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye under the eyes, following the natural curve of the cheekbone and browbone and avoiding the eyelid area. To take your eye care routine to the next level, consider the following formulas for prevention and correction:

SkinCeuticals AOX+ Eye Gel

This vitamin C eye serum-in-a-gel provides advanced environmental protection while reducing the look of puffiness, visible signs of fatigue and dark under-eye circles.

SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier Hydrating Serum

This facial serum can be applied to lips and eyes too to support skin’s hyaluronic acid levels and deliver surface hydration, helping to improve the visible appearance of firmness, smoothness and facial plumpness.

When it comes to preventing signs of aging, wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen on a daily basis is key. Learn more about why wearing sunscreen indoors as well as outdoors can be beneficial for your skin on the LovelySkin Blog.