Reduce Dark Under Eye Circles

Aging around the eyes is a slow, but relentless process. It is no surprise that elimination of dark circles, fine lines and puffiness around the eyes is one of the most commonly sought-after aesthetic goals.

There are many factors that cause these changes around the eyes. The most prevalent include sun damage, cigarette smoking and an unhealthy lifestyle that may include lack of sleep, significant alcohol ingestion and poor diet. Decreasing the appearance of bags under the eyes and dark circles requires elimination of as many precipitating factors as possible, in addition to treatments, therapies and products that can prevent and correct these problems.

The eye area has the thinnest, most delicate skin on the body and, unfortunately, is the first to show signs of aging. It is therefore imperative to use the right scientifically-advanced products in this area.

Eye creams with peptides and antioxidants, such as Rx Systems PF’s Procoll AP Line Diminishing Eye Cream, influence the function of fibroblasts to produce protein (collagen and elastin) and glycoprotein (hyaluronic acid), which are components of the extracellular matrix and can improve the under-eye appearance.

Rx Systems PF’s Procoll Ap is a unique, scientifically-advanced restorative eye firming and lifting cream. It has the synergistic effect of peptides, molecules involved with collagen and elastin production, natural botanical antioxidants, vitamins and hydrating molecules in a single restorative eye cream. The end result of using Procoll Ap is increased collagen production, restored elastin activity and increased levels of hyaluronic acid to create increased firmness and elasticity of the skin around the eyes.

Rx Systems PF’s Procoll Ap contains an element called Matrixyl 3000 – a blend of two peptides working synergistically to stimulate collagen and hyaluronic acid production. One of the Matrixyl 3000 peptides works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while the other works to reduce inflammation and stimulate skin matrix replenishment.

In addition to peptides, Procoll AP also contains antioxidants including L-ascorbic acid, tocopherol, coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone), trehalose and natural botanicals such as green tea, licorice and fruit extracts to nourish and brighten the delicate eye area. These important antioxidants serve as the skin’s natural defense mechanism against free radicals and UV damage.

Lastly, Procoll Ap contains nourishing moisturizing agents such as organic squalene, sodium PCA, glycerin, tocopheryl acetate, retinyl palmitate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, urea and chitosan ascorbate to smooth and soften under eye skin.

For maximum results, Rx Systems PF recommends using Procoll Ap in combination with its Reparative Eye Gel to diminish the appearance of crow’s feet and fine lines around the eyes and enhance color and skin tone, while lifting and firming the skin in the eye area. These results are achieved by using the highest-quality ingredients that work synergistically together at the proper pH. The Reparative Eye Gel consists of 5% Glycolic Acid and Alpha Lipoic Acid in an oil-free, protein-based gel. The Glycolic Acid works to buff off dead skin cells which give the eye area that cakey, lined look and helps the skin to create more skin-cell-producing collagen to produce a lifting effect.

About the Author:
Dr. Lawrence Samuels, chief of dermatology at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO and founder of scientifically advanced skin care product line Rx Systems PF.