äsy on the Eyes

Stressed out? Losing sleep? The delicate skin around your eyes is

the first to show it. Here’s how to hold back the damage.

BY KELLY L. PHILLIPS PHOTOS KIP MEYER STYLING SERGIO ESTEVES HAIR AND MAKEUP DANIELLA FOR MAKEUP FOREVER (g> IGROUPNYC.COM

AGING The skin under

your eyes is thin and

contains few oil glands,

making it incredibly

vulnerable to crow's

feet, wrinkles, and

expression lines (a

result of all the blinking,

squinting, and smiling

you do). Hormonal

changes can also

cause eyes to appear

slightly sunken.

ST R ES S AN D FATIGUE

Skipping those precious

eight hours of sleep can

lead to dark circles,

puffiness, and dullness-

further emphasizing fine

lines around the eyes.

Plus, constant anxiety

upsets the body's

chemical balance.

S E N S IT IV IT IE S The

delicate eye area is

extremely reactive.

Allergies, seasonal

colds, dry heat, and

even how much salt

you ate the night before

can make them red,

puffy, teary, and itchy.

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FEBRUARY

2009

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

SUN DAM AGE

Don't forget to

protect from

the sun’s rays (UV

damage contributes

to fine lines). Protect

the sensitive eye

area with an SPF-

enhanced cream

that won't cause

irritation if it seeps

into open eyes.

For solutions,

please see

page 104.