Fight those tired-looking eyes!

It’s the most enquired about issue at SIR Spa... “What do I use around my eyes?” Let’s face it men, your eyes are the first area you’ll start to see aging and the first area everyone looks at. Whether it’s dark circles, bags or fine lines, every guy is searching for solutions to look better. SIR has the answers to your questions with great suggestions to fight back the years and look your best!

The skin around your eyes is different. Why? This skin is thin and delicate, even on men, and does not have sebaceous glands, the glands responsible for oil production. Without this oil production, skin can get extremely dry and worn down without proper care. All these factors make the eye area quite susceptible to the signs of damage, aging and wrinkles.

Dark Circles: the result of lack of sleep, dehydration, smoking, heavy drinking or simply aging. While you can’t control the aging or hereditary factors, men can stave off the dark circles from getting 8+ hours of sleep per night, drinking plenty of water per day and avoiding smoking. Eye products containing Vitamin K or natural marine or plant extracts help lighten and nourish the area.

Puffiness: are usually the result of lack of sleep, allergic reactions or fluid retention from dehydration and causing the bags under your eyes. Easy solutions to avoid eye puffiness include getting proper sleep again, drinking plenty of water or applying ice cubes wrapped in a towel to the area for 10-15 minutes daily to reduce swelling. Anything cool soaked on the eye area will help – even cold, wet tea bags have been recommended. Eye products containing Chamomile, Cucumber Extract, Alpha Hydroxy or Green Tea additionally help alleviate this symptom.

Wrinkles: since the eye area is thin and delicate, it shows wear well before other areas of the face. As a man ages, he produces less Collagen and Elastin; the things that help keep the skin firm and tight. Wrinkles and fine lines start from there. Look for products packed with Vitamin A and C, Retinol, Peptides and Antioxidants to keep you looking younger and combat the aging look.

Your game plan: start with a good eye product designed for Men’s skin; and it’s all about the technique! Because the skin in this area is different from other areas on your face, applying the product around your eyes requires some TLC and finesse (don’t worry, no one will see you). Proper application of eye area product entails applying small amounts of the solution under and above the eye area using the ring finger, applying the lotion or gel in a light, tapping motion – don’t drag and pull on the skin, no rubbing or massaging the product in is necessary. This application method used by SIR Spa’s Skin Care Team ensures you take it easy on sensitive zones, keep the product out of your eyes which would induce further irritation, and allows the product to sink in and activate properly. Work it into your morning regimen and you’ll see the results.

Enhance your appearance and fight back the years with these great eye products that will produce results: MenScience Eye Rescue Formula - Pro-Retinol formula with Vitamins C, E & K and Chamomile. A top SIR Spa seller with great results. Jack Black Protein Booster Eye Rescue - Anti-Aging Defense with Collagen and line reducing peptides, Vitamins A, C & E. New clinical strength Rx Series from Jack Black. Baxter of California Under Eye Complex - with Marine Extracts and Aloe Vera Gel. A past Men’s Health award winner!