Eyes on Skin Care

There are tons of different kinds of skin care out there: you might use over the counter skin care brands, (drug store) or super high-end skincare products (department store), there are exclusive reseller products (i.e. - brands that aren't carried in stores, but sold by direct sales representatives) but we know what works best - and that's medical grade skin care products - these are only offered for resale by a physician. These would include brands like SkinMedica, SkinCeuticals, Elta MD, MD Forte and more.

You probably think you could save a lot of money by buying less expensive products - but that isn't really the case. If you're buying medical grade skincare, you are paying more when you purchase it. But it is typically so concentrated, and so effective - that you require very little every day at application and so the product lasts several months. In addition - it's the great results you get from medical grade products that help you see you're getting your money's worth. Give most new products 3-6 weeks to truly begin turning results or speak to Dr. Riehs for specifics on when you might see results.

This week we're spotlighting eye cream. The skin around your eyes is very delicate, and must be treated with care. Since most eye creams are formulated for specific ailments to the eye area, they are NOT typically the product of choice for wrinkle care, moisturizer/hydration and/or anti-aging. Eye creams, balms and gels are used in a skin care program that includes moisturizer, cleanser, and your anti-aging or restorative regimen.

There are four different types of eye creams:

General Eye Creams and Balms: These are typically used during the day, and are mostly used to restore a more refreshed look to the eye area, reduce 'puffiness' and to reduce the appearance of dark circles. These may come in a 'gel' form as well.

Post-Op Eye Creams/Gels: These are great for recovering from a procedure performed near the eye area, as well as dark circles that are caused by broken capillaries or lack of sleep.

Night Creams: Obviously used at night, night creams repair your skin and prevent damage while you are sleeping. Unlike other eye creams, balms and gels - night creams often do contain ingredients that will treat wrinkles and offer restorative or anti-aging benefits. They are typically too heavy to be used in conjunction with makeup and sunscreen - so they are recommended for use at night only for maximum benefit.

Contact us at Le Beau Visage Medical Spa today to learn more about which eye cream would be best for you - and which elements of medical grade skin care products you could be seeing the benefits from using.