Anti-Ageing Twin Peptide Under-Eye Dark Circle Formula

The skin under the eye is very thin. When blood passes through the large veins close to the surface of the skin it can produce a bluish tint. The more transparent your skin, the darker the circles appear. Dark circles under or around the eyes can be caused by many different factors.

Medik8 Dark Circles contains a unique composition of powerful peptides, antioxidants as well as active lifting and toning ingredients. It is designed to improve the blood haemodynamics and microcirculation, lighten the dark circles and relieve the bags or puffiness. These multi-vector ingredients actively trigger the biosynthesis of hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin, responsible for firmness and skin tightness. They also help to protect the skin from free-radical damage and collagen breakdown plus counteract excessive water loss by rebuilding the natural “lipid coat” of the skin.

- Strengthens connective tissues around the eyes
- Improves microcirculation and reduces inflammatory response
- Trials show a 32% reduction of eye puffiness after 8 weeks
- Trials show a 35% reduction in dark circles after 8 weeks
- Optically reflective particles gives immediate reduction in appearance of dark circles
- Glycerin hydrates the skin and reduces transepidermal moisture loss
- Designed to be used beneath all forms of liquid and mineral make-up / concealer

One cause of dark circles in the accumulation of haemoglobin and coloured degragation product (bilirubin and iron) in the dermis and epidermis. Contains N-Hydroxysuccinate which makes iron more soluble and easier to eliminate. Contains Chrisin which stimulates the enzyme (UGT1A1) leading to the clearance of bilirubin. Contains hydrolysed bran protein and oxido-reductases which work as Collagenase and Elastase inhibitors thereby strengthening connective tissue. Also contains a tetrapeptide which suppresses checmical messengers such as IL6 that trigger an accute inflammatory response. Built-in Antioxidants reduce the presence and damage of free radicals. Reflective optical particles additionally reduce the 'shadow effect', giving an all-round cosmetic solution to the appearance of dark circles. Glycerin increases hydration and reduction of transepidermal water loss.

Apply twice daily (Under eye area only). Product should be used after cleansing area or removing eye make up. Apply a very small amount under the eye area, beginning at the sides of the nose and working outwards toward the temples. Do not apply on upper eyelid. Allow to absorb before applying hydrator, sunscreen and/or make-up. Application of Injection-Free products (if used) should precede Dark Circles.

We endorse the use of sun protection.

Ingredients
INCI: Aqua (Water), Alcohol Denat. (Ethanol B100), Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, Steareth-20, Hydroxysuccinimide, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol