Eyes are generally considered the windows to a person’s soul. They are the most prominent, most beautiful and most vibrant part of the face. But, regrettably, when your skin starts going downhill, it’s your eyes which take the first hit. This is because the skin around the eyes is the most fragile part of the entire face. And most people don’t really know how to take care of the eyes. Rubbing your eyes repeatedly has a deteriorating effect on the skin around the eyes. That is the reason why it is the under eye area which shows the first signs of wrinkling. Squinting, over exposure to the sun, and not moisturizing also leads to under eye wrinkles. But there are ways to avoid that.

The best way to do that is to lead a healthy lifestyle. The same rule which applies to the rest of your face can also help your eyes. This of course, includes a proper diet, avoiding the harsh rays of the sun, and a proper skin care routine. But these are long term solutions which need to be regularly implemented to show the desired results. If you haven’t already started these, and your under eye area does show signs of wrinkling, then there are certain other measures you can take recourse to.

The beauty industry has to constantly upgrade itself in order to keep up with the ever changing demands of the masses. The result of this is the development of products which can help in retaining youth, at least, on a facial level. There are various creams available on the market which prevent your eye skin from sagging and reduce dark circles. But, the main problem with these creams is that they do not guarantee results. It is very difficult to find a product perfectly suited to your skin. What works on one person may be completely useless on another. Not using products suited to your skin can have disastrous effects on the skin. On top of that, once you buy a cream and find the results to be unsatisfactory, the entire money spent on that product goes to waste.

The idea of using eye lift creams can be laughable, but in many cases they have been known to yield results. Not only do they reduce the wrinkles, but regular usage of these creams can keep the skin rejuvenated and unaffected, effectively, taking years off your looks. But finding an anti ageing product in a departmental store can lead to an entire series of trials and errors before finding the right cream. A lot of time, effort and money wasted. And the cheaper products are extremely unreliable. One of the best ways of selecting proper eye care products is to use the internet. There are many sellers online who offer good products at discounted rates. And finding the right product can be done with as little hassle as it takes to answer a few questions. So, get rid of your eye wrinkles and eye bags and look younger for a longer time.

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Blacks and others with darker skin might be at greater risk for tobacco addiction than whites and those with lighter skin because the greater the amount of melanin, the coloring pigment in skin, the more nicotine appears to be stored, according to preliminary findings published in the journal Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior, the New York Times reports. For the study, lead researcher Gary King, a professor of biobehavioral health at Pennsylvania State University, looked at 150 black smokers and measured their levels of melanin and cotinine, a byproduct of nicotine. They also surveyed the participants to determine the level of their smoking habit.

Those with the most melanin were found to smoke the most and have the most cotinine in their system. They also had the highest level of dependence on tobacco. The findings might indicate why some people are more affected by nicotine than others, according to the study (Nagourney, New York Times, 5/19).

An abstract of the study is available online.

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Pale skinned people who are most at risk of skin cancer are ignoring sun safety advice, according to research released today to launch Sun Awareness Week 2009.

The survey of 1500 UK adults looked at people’s behaviour in the sun in relation to their individual risk of skin cancer, as well as their understanding of the need to check the skin for cancer, and their choice of sun protection products.

Skin types

The survey revealed that less than half (45%) of people with skin type 1 or 2 - pale skin which easily sunburns and is at the greatest risk of skin cancer - always use a sunscreen when out in the sun.

Three quarters (75%) of those who took part in the survey sunbathe to get a tan. Of particular concern, half (50%) of those with skin types 1 or 2 sunbathe. These skin types, who sunburn rapidly and should always use sun protection on sunny days, are strongly advised against sunbathing.

Worryingly, over a third (39%) of people who have skin types 1 or 2 admitted to having used sunbeds.

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While you can use under eye wrinkle creams any crazy way you want, it’s usually best to follow prescribed practices to ensure ideal results.  If you are a first time user, expect some initial difficulty.  Rest assured, it will get way easier, though.

Under eye wrinkle creams will rehydratre dry skin cells by pulling the moisture directly to the areas of your eyes that require it.  It’s a great product to include in your daily regimen, right before applying your facial moisturizer.

A lot of people avoid under eye wrinkle creams because of their propensity to get in the eyes.  If that happens to you, it usually means that you’re applying the product closer than you should be doing.  Whatever you’re doing, stop right it now and follow this recommended application instead:

1. Take a small amount of the under eye wrinkle cream and place it on your ring finger
2. Rub your two ring fingers to spread it equally as well as warm it a bit.  A warmer cream promotes deeper penetration.
3. Dot the product around the outer edge of your eye, along the ocular bone.
4. Rub the outer corners vertically, with a gentle massaging movement.
5. Sweep the fingers under the eye, in an arching left to right movement three to four times.
6. If your eyes are drier than most, you may also need to sweep it around the entire eye socket.

Whilst runners all over the UK may be warming up for this year’s Flora London Marathon on 26th April, Age Concern and Help the Aged is offering an easier way to get fit and raise funds for charity to those of us who feel that running 26 miles is asking a bit too much.

The Charity is launching its national fundraising event: The Big Spring Walk, taking place from 11th-17th May. The event challenges people to walk to work, with friends at the weekend, on a treadmill at the gym or anywhere their feet take them that week. By getting sponsored for every mile, participants will be making a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged older people.

With one in twenty people admitting their longest walk of the day is just around their house, Age Concern and Help the Aged is urging people to embrace the benefits of a more active way of life by making a small lifestyle change

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