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SKU: 46167
This product is a topical serum designed to reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.
It contains a high concentration of caffeine (5%) and Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), which is derived from green tea.
The formulation aims to target signs of fatigue, providing a refreshing effect on the skin.
Benefits:
-Reduces Puffiness: Caffeine is known for its vasoconstrictive properties, which can help decrease swelling and puffiness around the eyes.
-Minimizes Dark Circles: The antioxidant properties of EGCG may help in reducing pigmentation and improving skin tone.
-Hydration: The solution may provide hydration to the delicate skin around the eyes, enhancing overall appearance.
-Antioxidant Protection: Both caffeine and EGCG offer antioxidant Benefits: that can protect skin cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Precautions:
-Patch Test Recommended: Before using the product, it’s advisable to perform a patch test to check for any allergic reactions or sensitivities.
-Avoid Contact with Eyes: While intended for use around the eye area, care should be taken to avoid direct contact with the eyes.
-Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain product efficacy.
Side Effects:
-Skin Irritation: Some users may experience mild irritation or redness, particularly if they have sensitive skin.
-Allergic Reactions: Rarely, individuals may have an allergic reaction; symptoms could include itching or swelling at the application site.
Main Ingredients and Their Benefits:
-Caffeine is known for its ability to constrict blood vessels, which can help reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.
-Maltodextrin acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the skin and improve its overall hydration levels.
- Glycerin is a powerful humectant that draws moisture from the environment into the skin, promoting hydration and maintaining skin elasticity.
- Propanediol serves as a solvent and skin-conditioning agent, enhancing the absorption of other ingredients while providing a smooth texture to formulations.
-Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside (EGCG): EGCG is a potent antioxidant derived from green tea that helps protect the skin from oxidative stress and may reduce inflammation.
-Gallyl glucoside has antioxidant properties that can help protect skin cells from damage caused by free radicals, contributing to healthier-looking skin.
- Hyaluronic acid is renowned for its ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, providing intense hydration and plumping effects to the skin.
-Oxidized glutathione acts as an antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals and may improve skin tone by reducing hyperpigmentation.
-Melanin provides protection against UV radiation by absorbing harmful rays, thus playing a role in preventing sun damage and maintaining even skin tone.
-Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract: This extract contains antioxidants and phytoestrogens that can help improve skin elasticity and provide anti-aging Benefits:.
- Urea functions as a natural moisturizing factor (NMF), helping to maintain hydration levels in the skin while also promoting exfoliation of dead skin cells.
-Pentylene glycol acts as a humectant and solvent, enhancing moisture retention in formulations while also providing antimicrobial properties.
It contains a high concentration of caffeine (5%) and Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), which is derived from green tea.
The formulation aims to target signs of fatigue, providing a refreshing effect on the skin.
Benefits:
-Reduces Puffiness: Caffeine is known for its vasoconstrictive properties, which can help decrease swelling and puffiness around the eyes.
-Minimizes Dark Circles: The antioxidant properties of EGCG may help in reducing pigmentation and improving skin tone.
-Hydration: The solution may provide hydration to the delicate skin around the eyes, enhancing overall appearance.
-Antioxidant Protection: Both caffeine and EGCG offer antioxidant Benefits: that can protect skin cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Precautions:
-Patch Test Recommended: Before using the product, it’s advisable to perform a patch test to check for any allergic reactions or sensitivities.
-Avoid Contact with Eyes: While intended for use around the eye area, care should be taken to avoid direct contact with the eyes.
-Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain product efficacy.
Side Effects:
-Skin Irritation: Some users may experience mild irritation or redness, particularly if they have sensitive skin.
-Allergic Reactions: Rarely, individuals may have an allergic reaction; symptoms could include itching or swelling at the application site.
Main Ingredients and Their Benefits:
-Caffeine is known for its ability to constrict blood vessels, which can help reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.
-Maltodextrin acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the skin and improve its overall hydration levels.
- Glycerin is a powerful humectant that draws moisture from the environment into the skin, promoting hydration and maintaining skin elasticity.
- Propanediol serves as a solvent and skin-conditioning agent, enhancing the absorption of other ingredients while providing a smooth texture to formulations.
-Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside (EGCG): EGCG is a potent antioxidant derived from green tea that helps protect the skin from oxidative stress and may reduce inflammation.
-Gallyl glucoside has antioxidant properties that can help protect skin cells from damage caused by free radicals, contributing to healthier-looking skin.
- Hyaluronic acid is renowned for its ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, providing intense hydration and plumping effects to the skin.
-Oxidized glutathione acts as an antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals and may improve skin tone by reducing hyperpigmentation.
-Melanin provides protection against UV radiation by absorbing harmful rays, thus playing a role in preventing sun damage and maintaining even skin tone.
-Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract: This extract contains antioxidants and phytoestrogens that can help improve skin elasticity and provide anti-aging Benefits:.
- Urea functions as a natural moisturizing factor (NMF), helping to maintain hydration levels in the skin while also promoting exfoliation of dead skin cells.
-Pentylene glycol acts as a humectant and solvent, enhancing moisture retention in formulations while also providing antimicrobial properties.
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