The Best Products To Help Combat 'Tired Mom Eyes'
Michelle ParkI’ve looked tired since I had my kids. No sleep, lots of mental labor, and the pursuit of work/life balance has left the area under my eyes looking, well, saggy and dark.
So I recently visited Dr. Michelle Henry of Skin and Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan, a board-crtified dermatologist in New York City, and she suggested the brand-new Restylane Eyelight. It’s used to fill under the eyes, which frankly I’ve never dabbled in, but I was ready considering how much those areas were aging me. Especially because this is a noninvasive treatment, I was all in.
Restylane Eyelight is a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler meant to specifically target the challenges associated with the eye area. Henry, a celebrity dermatologist, told me, “The skin around the eyes is thinner and tends to be more sensitive compared to other areas of the face due to a loss of elasticity and volume over time in combination with a variety of factors such as aging, genetics, lifestyle or skin conditions."
Because it’s new to market, I was particularly curious and nervous about how natural it would all look. But Henry said, "Restylane Eyelight is designed to address under eye area concerns by helping restore lost volume and improve under eye hollows (also known as dark shadows). It is a nonsurgical treatment that provides a refreshed, youthful-looking appearance around the eyes. Notably, Restylane Eyelight is resistant to water absorption, which is optimal for correcting under eye hollows as it results in targeted placement and minimized swelling effects."
Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally found in the skin, and Henry further emphasized, “Restylane Eyelight is formulated with NASHA technology, which is close to the body's own natural hyaluronic acid, and allows for a safe, natural-looking solution for volume loss under the eyes. I’ve found that the product provides the natural-looking outcomes and refreshed appearance that patients are looking for.”
Extending Your Results: Five Recommended Products
My results shocked me, to be honest. I look refreshed, and people keep asking me why I'm glowing (which I am not, I have the same face as before, just better under eyes).
So to extend the results (because let’s be honest, filler gets pricey) here are some suggestions.
Droplette's Tranexamic Eraser Capsules visibly fade stubborn dark spots and brown patches, clear hyperpigmentation, and erase signs of sun damage. Complemented by brightening arbutin and niacinamide to aid in dark spot reduction, this serum tackles hyperpigmentation and skin unevenness for a dramatically improved, more flawless complexion. Additionally, this formulation makes skin more resilient to environmental aggressors, such as UV rays, effectively combating unwanted spots before they form.
This eye cream instantly improves eyes’ appearance, including dark circles, sagging, puffiness, and lines. It also works over time to continue reducing the visible signs of aging skin and fatigue. The product contains a hyaluronic acid blend to moisturize and smooth and Vitis flower stem cell extract, a potent antioxidant which helps to provide damage from free radicals.
This broad spectrum SPF 40 medical grade formula sunscreen is fortified with Vitamins C, E, and ferulic acid ester. "Emollient sunscreen provides protection to your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays daily. Medical Grade formula provides your skin with the right amount of moisture, hydration, and prevention for youthful-looking skin," the website notes.
Skin that is dull, depleted, or dry will benefit from this hydrogel mask the provides instant hydration. "Cooling and soothing, it refreshes and revives thirsty skin with mineral-rich waters and hyaluronic acid. A blend of amino acids, aloe vera and antioxidant extracts leave skin radiant and glowing," the website notes. Its new design provides a better shape and grip to fit faces of all shapes and sizes. It comes in packs of five.
