Sneak Peek

We've got our sights set on these new must-haves that promise to breathe new life into tired-looking eyes.

- Hayden Ng

The skin around our eyes is thinner than most other parts of our face. With fewer sebaceous glands in this area, our eyes might feel a little dry and in need of hydration at times.

Like the rest of our skin, the eye area is also susceptible to ultraviolet rays and other harmful elements, explains Dr Rachel Ho, medical director of La Clinic. All these are reasons for us to take good care of our peepers.

While there are no guidelines as to when we should start using anti-ageing skincare for the face, Dr Ho recommends starting as early as in our 20s. That’s because “signs of ageing around the eyes – like wrinkles and dark spots – can appear from our mid-20s”.

“The skin around the eyes is very delicate, so look for lower concentrations of active ingredients such as retinoids and acids as they may cause irritation,” she adds.

If you wish to brighten the eye area and minimise dark spots, she suggests trying formulas with ingredients such as vitamin C, caffeine and niacinamide. To target dryness and fine lines, consider hyaluronic acid, beta glucagon and panthenol.