An Eye-Opening Start

Not exaggerating. Almost 100% of my patients over the age of 40 start to experience dry, aging eyes. Decreased eyelid skin oil and collagen production over time is natural, but it's also something you don't have to just accept. Some of my patients don't mind fine lines and wrinkles over time. Some however, can't stand them! Today, I’m sharing my optometrist tips to help you harness the power of COLLAGEN BOOSTING ACTIVES for a rejuvenated look that truly makes a difference.

Understanding Your Eye Cream Strategy

Key Ingredients and Their Role

When you’re dealing with mature, dry eyes, the right products can change everything. Our two star products, SHRUBTOX™ Active Hyaluronic Eye Glass and EYE EYE F™ EYE BALM, work together in a precise 50/50 ratio to deliver potent COLLAGEN BOOSTING ACTIVES that help smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

Shrubtox brings the actives & hyaluronic acid (hydration) while F Balm brings the fats for the dryness, and the occlusives to lock it all in. You will not get the same results if you use one and not the other. 

DO's and DO NOT's for Best Results

DO NOT pre-blend your eye creams! Pre-blending and storing the mixture in a container for convenience would compromise the preservative system of SHRUBTOX™ Active Hyaluronic Eye Glass, rendering it ineffective. Instead, create the emulsion exactly before it's going to be used.

Sequencing is Key: Always apply your custom emulsion as the very last step after cleansing. This step will SUPPORT EYELID SKIN BARRIER integrity, which is vital for these COLLAGEN BOOSTING ACTIVES to work their magic. If you want to level up your eyelid skin barrier health, consider double cleansing your eye makeup off. Check out our DOUBLE CLEANSE tutorial.

How to Apply Your Products Effectively

Remember What Does What

Every day, your eyelid skin has different needs. Some days are more dry—add extra EYE EYE F™ EYE BALM. Other days, when dehydration is the issue, lean towards more SHRUBTOX™ Active Hyaluronic Eye Glass. If your eyelid skin barrier is in tip-top shape, you can even opt to use SHRUBTOX™ solo to boost those COLLAGEN BOOSTING ACTIVES even further.

Gentle Strokes for Maximum Benefit

Use gentle patting motions when applying your eye creams—no harsh rubbing! I often use an Focused Eye Roll after dabbing the blended emulsion to ensure smooth, even application without pulling the delicate skin.

Results Take Time

Patience is key. Although you might see some improvements, remember that eyelid skin takes about 28 days to recycle. With 40+ year old eyelid skin, this could take even longer. Consistent, proper use of these products will yield visible results over time. Epithelium cannot be rushed!

Tailored for MATURE, DRY EYELID SKIN

If you have MATURE, DRY EYELID SKIN, these steps are designed with you in mind. Harness the power of COLLAGEN BOOSTING ACTIVES with the precision of our recommended products and techniques. Your eyes deserve thoughtful eye creams!

5 COLLAGEN BOOSTING ACTION:

• Adipofill'in™ - restores lost volume and plumpness in eyelid skin which has suffered from structural aging
• Antarcticine®- stimulates the formation of collagen to restructure the eyelid skin, improve firmness and elasticity, reduce wrinkles, and protect from dehydration and barrier damage
• SYN®-COLL - boosts collagen production and protects against collagen degradation
• SYN®-HYCAN - boosts hyaluronan production and improves collagen fibrillogenisis
• SYN®-TACKS - restores DEJ (dermal-epidermal junction) function by boosting the synthesis of hemidesmosomal proteins
• SODIUM HYALURONATE -  a type of hyaluronic acid with many benefits including hydrating, helping to smooth wrinkles, reducing inflammation, and is naturally occurring. 

EMOILLIENT & OCCLUSIVE ACTION:

• Hazelnut Oil - hydrates epidermis & moisturizes eyelid skin barrier with high levels of Vitamin E & fatty acids; provides antibacterial benefits - formulated for acne-prone skin.
• Jasmine Wax - emollient & occlusive to restore eyelid skin barrier health; contains natural benzoic acid which inhibits bacteria - ideal for acne-prone skin.
• Rose Waxes & Oil - occlusives & emollient packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants & amino acids to target aging and irritated eyelid skin.

Wanna take a deeper dive about EYE EYE F™ EYE BALM for mature, dry eyelid skin? I've written a bunch of blog posts about ingredients, uses, DIY emulsions, and menopause. Read them HERE. 

About the Expert

I’m Dr. Tanya Gill, OD, Founder of We Love Eyes. With extensive experience in private practice and medical optometry, I’m here to guide you towards a healthier, more youthful appearance. For a personalized eye care routine tailored to your unique needs, visit We Love Eyes. Obsessed with eye cream? Check out my EYE CREAM COLLECTION here. 

• COLLAGEN BOOSTING ACTIVES
• MATURE, DRY EYELID SKIN
  
• SHRUBTOX EYE CREAM
  
• EYE EYE F EYE BALM
• fine lines
• wrinkles
• eye care routine
• We Love Eyes
• SHRUBTOX™ Active Hyaluronic Eye Glass
• EYE EYE F™ EYE BALM
• Adipofill'in™ 
• Antarcticine®
• SYN®-COLL 
• SYN®-HYCAN
• SYN®-TACKS