Advantages of Eye Contour Gel vis-à-vis The Anti Wrinkle Eye Cream
You may be surprised to know that an eye contour gel is far better than an anti wrinkle eye cream. This is what a good research on the subject of eye contour gel vis-à-vis anti wrinkle eye cream has revealed. Let us try to understand the reasons why.
Indeed one of the very famous brand names in the cosmetics range is that of Ponds. They have come up with the Regener-Activ Eye Contour Cream. They claim that their cream has been specially developed to keep skin looking and feeling soft and smooth. Their range is lanolin-free and has undergone dermatological tests which claim that they are kind to the skin. The cream has a Cold Cream Cleanser and four moisturizers to suit particular skin types and special needs.
Let us then discover the ingredients that go into the making of Ponds anti wrinkle cream. I would also like to state that the Ponds name is mentioned purely for recognition and almost all anti wrinkle creams contain the same ingredients. Following is the list of seven major ingredients in descending order of concentration.
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Glycerin
- Aqua
- Cyclohexasiloxane
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
These are the major ingredients which combine to form what Pond’s considers to be a good anti wrinkle eye cream. Well, I am not too sure. While I don’t mind the glycerin and the aqua part (for aqua is after all water) I wouldn’t want to rub all the other chemicals into my skin, especially in and around my eyes.
It is only fair to see what goes into the making of a quality eye contour gel before making sweeping statements. After all “Ponds” is an age old name in the cosmetic industry and contour gels are comparatively new comers.
CynergyTK™ a cutting edge product is an ingredient used in the eye contour gel. It is not yet incorporated by many of the products because it is still economically unviable due to its cost. But CynergyTK™ has undergone clinical trials and it has been proven that they aid in the growth of collagen (a protein essential for skin care), elastin and new skin cells.
“Nano-Lipobelle H EQ10” another ingredient of the eye contour gel is a mixture that contains CoEnzyme Q10 and vitamin E, together with other ingredients in a nano emulsion form. This penetrates deep through several layers of skin. It has the capacity to consume the free radicals activated by sun light which causes wrinkle formation.
A harmful enzyme called hyaluronidase has an effect of breaking down hyaluronic acid in your skin and thus depriving it of its natural moisturizer. “Phytessence Wakame” is an extract from a Japanese sea kelp which is yet another ingredient of the eye contour gel which inhibits the harmful enzyme and thus helps in retaining the moisture in the skin. Added to all this is the softening effect of Avocado and Macadamia oils and the active Manuka Honey from New Zealand.
So, now you know the reason behind the initial statement. It is always better and safer to use products containing natural ingredients than chemicals. Creams are also messy and greasy while gels get easily and smoothly absorbed into the skin. So I would reiterate that an eye contour gel is a winner anytime and every time.