Fine Lines Around The Eyes? Look For This In Your Eye Cream

For those yearning for the latter, might we suggest seeking algae in your eye cream? According to experts, it's one of the best ingredients to soften eye wrinkles and crow's feet. 

Not to mention, algae is rich in antioxidants, which can inhibit enzymes that break down collagen and help manage photoaging so the delicate skin stays firm and taut. Specifically, when used in topical applications, astaxanthin (a potent carotenoid found in microalgae) was found to be 6,000 times stronger than vitamin C, 800 times stronger than CoQ10, and 550 times stronger than green tea catechins, which makes it an especially effective ingredient in firming eye creams. "This helps maintain suppleness and reduces the appearance of fine lines," board-certified dermatologist Keira Barr, M.D., says regarding the ingredient. 

You can find the free radical-fighting powerhouse in Biossance's Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream (along with other hydrating players like glycerin, jojoba esters, and sugarcane-derived squalane), and Versed’s Zero-G Smoothing Eye Cream features algae extract (specifically nannochloropsis oculata extract) to visibly smooth away etchings. At clinically researched doses, astaxanthin exists in a few premium beauty supplements, too, thanks to its ability to improve skin hydration, increase elasticity, and improve skin texture from the inside out.* In fact, research shows taking astaxanthin orally could reduce wrinkles in just six weeks.* 

Algae is a workhorse ingredient in skin care, and we've only scratched the surface in terms of its beauty-enhancing benefits. The under-eye area can be super difficult to address, but if you're hoping to smooth fine lines, this is one fabulous ingredient to have in your formula.