If you've been scouring the aisles for an anti-aging eye cream designed to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness, you have surely encountered peptides on the ingredient list. Peptides are proteins made up of three to five amino acids that have been broken down from a collagen molecule. The peptide link acts as an alarm, telling your skin that it is time to produce new collagen. So, applying eye creams enhanced with peptides is a way to give your skin a nudge. The primary peptides in eye cream remedies are palmitoyl pentapeptide, or Matrixyl, and argireline. While there have been clinical trials detailing the effectiveness of peptides in treating skin imperfections, many of the studies have been conducted by the companies marketing the products, rather than by an unbiased third party. Peptides are only as effective as the cream that contains them. If the cream is thick and heavy and does not penetrate the inner layers of the skin, the benefits of peptides are lost. Likewise, peptides may continue to break down into smaller and less potent chains of amino acids once they are added to an eye cream or serum. While the jury is still out on the power of peptides as a miracle ingredient, there are peptide eye cream remedies with strong reputations among dermatologists and consumers.
Dermajuv Eye Revolution Gel
Dermajuv Eye Revolution Gel contains the peptide compounds Matrixyl, Haloxy and Eyeliss, and is fortified with Stem Cell, or domestica fruit cell structure. Matrixyl, a copper peptide, smooths wrinkles and stimulates cell regeneration. Haloxyl tightens, tones and helps to reduce dark circles, and Eyeliss reduces the appearance of undereye bags. If you are looking for an eye cream rich in peptides, Dermajuv's eye gel won't disappoint.
Elite Eye Serum
Elite Eye Serum, made by EliteSkin, is packed with peptides. According to EliteSkin, Argireline, Haloxyl, and Eyeliss reduce puffiness and lines, and tone and firm the skin around the eye area. Elite Eye Serum is formulated with hyaluronic acid, which moisturizes and protects against free radical damage, biomolecular synthesized GABA, and anti-oxidants Resveratrol and acai berry. The product promises dramatic results with four months of use twice a day and has received solid reviews from consumers.
Oil of Olay's Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum
Oil of Olay's eye serum is perhaps the best peptide eye cream among the drugstore brands. It is formulated with palmitoyl pentapeptide, a B-3 complex, vitamin E and green tea, and is fragrance-free and dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum delivers hydrating benefits, and claims to firm and lift the delicate skin around the eyes. While this isn't a miracle product, it will moisturize the under-eye area and slightly diminish fine lines.
DDF Bio-Molecular Eye Firming Serum
Created by Dr. Howard Sobel, this inexpensive brand is formulated with proteins and peptides and claims to tone the skin around the eyes and reduce fine lines. It is moisturizing and softens fine lines and wrinkles, but the ingredients are not extremely potent, so don't expect much in terms of lifting and tightening sagging skin. With consistent use of DDF Bio-Molecular Eye Firming Serum, the eye area appears more brightened and refreshed.
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