Lira Clinical PRO Refining Eye Crème

Skin is skin, right? Wrong. The skin around the eyes is unique, different from the skin on the forehead, cheeks or chin, and requires extra special care. More vulnerable than other areas, the eyes age faster than the rest of the face. This is partially due to movement, but also, the composition of the skin. It is important to recognize the differences in the skin composition between these areas to best understand the most appropriate course of action for clinical skincare. 

Why is the Skin Around the Eyes Different? 

Did you know, the eyes are one of the most expressive areas of the face? With approximately 10,000 blinks (and other “eye raising” expressions) per day, the constant movement creates mechanical stress on the delicate skin. This contributes to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles and the breakdown of normal, healthy skin function.  The skin around the eyes is distinct from the rest of the facial skin in several other keyways:

Thickness 

The skin in the eye area is significantly thinner than other parts of the face. The stratum corneum around the eyes is only about three layers thick, compared to 15+ layers on other facial areas. That means the skin in this delicate area is 20% thinner than the rest of the face. This thinness makes it more vulnerable to damage. 

Barrier Function

Because of its thinness, the skin barrier around the eyes is weaker, leading to higher rates of trans epidermal water loss. This makes the area more susceptible to environmental damage, dehydration and overall fragility.

Oil Glands and Collagen

This area has fewer oil glands and less collagen, which affects its ability to maintain moisture and elasticity. This can result in dryness, a breakdown of structural firmness, quicker formation of fine lines and a compromised skin barrier. 

Cellular Senescence and Biological Age

The skin around the eyes has shown to have higher levels of cellular senescence, or aging, where the skin cells lose their ability to divide and repair damage more quickly than other facial areas. This accelerates the aging process. Studies show that the skin under the eyes is biologically older than nearby facial skin. Specifically, under-eye skin is 22.25 years older than skin on the temples, while upper eyelid skin is 28.75 years older.

Fat Content and Visibility of Blood Vessels

The under-eye area contains less subcutaneous fat compared to other parts of the face, contributing to its delicate nature and making it more prone to hollowing and shadowing. The thinness of the skin makes blood vessels more visible, often contributing to the appearance of dark circles.

Sensitivity

The skin around the eyes is more sensitive and prone to irritation due to its delicate structure. This has traditionally required the use of gentler products and application methods.

Conventionally, approaches to anti-aging skincare to the eye area have been reserved for peptides, gentle actives, or surgical intervention – all which prove effective. Because the skin in this area is so vulnerable and delicate, established anti-aging ingredients have been discouraged for daily use – until now! 

In true Lira Clinical tradition of breaking industry barriers, the introduction of new technologies allows new, and established anti-aging ingredients access through the skin barrier, without causing inflammation. These stimulating ingredients encourage collagen synthesis, hydration retention, and skin brightening, all without causing the break-down of the delicate skin around the eye. 

Exosome Technology – Exosomes are tiny, extracellular vesicles that act as messengers, carrying important cellular information and factors between cells. Lira Clinical™ incorporates plant derived exosomes that utilize green chemistry to provide environmentally conscious delivery of bio-authentic, identically functioning communicative vesicles. Pyrus malus exosome technology promotes cellular regeneration and renewal while delivering skin brightening. This supports the “holding” of cellular senescence and reverses the advanced biological age. 

Hydroxysomes® Delivery – Hydrosysomes® are non-liposome, non-nanoparticle, micro-carriers composed of a calcium and phosphate shell to transport ingredients into the skin. The outer elements are absorbed as micro-nutrients into the skin as they dissolve once they have created a pathway to the aqueous phase of the skin.  

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD) – Lipid soluble vitamin C protects against oxidative stress and damage caused by HEV blue light devices. Besides encouraging skin defense, it can stimulate collagen synthesis which increases healthy skin structure.

SEPILIFT™ DPHP: This lipid soluble, firming peptide stimulates collagen production, preserves the health of elastin fibers, and encourages natural hyaluronic acid production. It provides immediate skin plumping and a lasting influence on skin moisturization. 

The skin around your eyes is delicate, unique, and requires special attention to maintain its health and a youthful appearance. By understanding the factors that contribute to its aging and implementing targeted skincare strategies, Lira Clinical has developed a new product to keep the eye area looking its best for years to come. The new PRO Refining Eye Crème is an embodiment and a game changing product. It is able to provide immediate and lasting refinement, strengthen the skin’s structure and deliver brightening benefits – clinical skincare in the blink of an eye. This is breakthrough refinement that won’t break down the barrier causing unnecessary inflammation. Win/win for bright and beautiful skin!