Cosmetic eye: the 10 most popular substances
 The peculiar structure of the skin around the eyes is its extreme thinness and vulnerability. Aging begins in the field. All components are included in cosmetics for the skin around the eyes, serve primarily two purposes: increasing skin elasticity and restore the synthesis of collagen and other components of the skin, "responsible" for her youth.

Nicotinamide, or Vitamin B3

Its regular flow to the skin can significantly reduce the severity of wrinkles. It is very easy to penetrate into the skin, as it has very small dimensions and high chemical stability, ie it remains unchanged skin and exerts its anti-aging effect. Vitamin B3 or vitamin PP, stimulates the synthesis of collagen and reduces excessive formation of certain substances that provoke skin aging. Nicotinamide is universal for all types of skin, reduces inflammation and improves the skin hydro-lipid barrier.

Ascorbic acid or Vitamin C

First of all, vitamin C - a powerful antioxidant that actively protects the skin from a variety of negative effects. This substance is involved in the synthesis of collagen, accelerates epidermal cell renewal, strengthens the small vessels. The result of the application becomes improved complexion, skin elasticity and disappearance of 'dark circles' under the eyes.

Retinol, or vitamin A

The main "responsible" for the density and elasticity of the skin. Retinol in an active and stable form is present in many creams - it regulates the process of keratinization of the skin, may accelerate it. In this regard, there is stimulation of the formation of new skin cells, there is a pronounced effect of rejuvenation, removal of wrinkles and improve the complexion. In addition, vitamin A - one of the natural antioxidants.

Alpha-tocopherol, or vitamin E

Another powerful antioxidant. Its primary function - protection, including from ultraviolet radiation. Tocopherol restores normal hydration of the skin, normalizes metabolism in the skin, increases its own production in the skin of nutrients.

Manganese

This trace mineral is very popular in the composition of cosmetics for the eyes. Restore normal microcirculation in the skin and helps to eliminate toxins. Manganese is involved in the synthesis of collagen and its structural component. The main result of applying the cream, as a part of which has a manganese reduction in 'dark circles' under the eyes, and edema.

Dextran Sulfate

It provides active moisturizing and draining effect, which explains its popularity in cream against swelling. Perhaps one of the most powerful agents in the fight against "bags" under the eyes.

Hyaluronic acid

Extremely humectant: major unique property of hyaluronic acid - the ability to bind 10000-fold volume of water. It is used in cosmetics for dehydrated, dry, aging skin. Skin rejuvenation is due to stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin. Improves microcirculation in the eye area, improves skin nutrition. Returns skin elasticity and firmness, fade fine lines, smooths large.

Green tea

The extract of green tea leaves - a complex of active natural antioxidants offering protection to the skin against free radicals. Green tea stimulates microcirculation, improves skin elasticity, has a rapid toning effect and eliminates the swelling of the eyelids.

Caffeine

Adding in the makeup around the eyes to reduce stagnation, that is, to get rid of "bags" under the eyes. In addition, it stimulates metabolic processes in cells, whereby the skin acquires tone.

Escin

Horse chestnut extract, whose action is based on the strengthening of blood vessels, improve microcirculation and eliminate edema. Escin is not only a cosmetic ingredient, but also components of drugs, because it turns out the effect is strong enough.
Author: Olga Zorina