Besides water the second abundant ingredient is stable form of vitamin C. This product has rich vitamin C content which has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that prevents aging.
The third ingrednet aminobutyric acid, also named GABA, reduces wrinkles in a similar mechanism with Botox by relaxing the muscles. It also has water-binding properties for skin and may be an anti-inflammatory. So this eye cream should have certain wrinkle-reducing effect.
This product is richly moisturizing including moisturizing factors such as squalane and rice bran oil. A powerful ingredient is phosphatidylcholine. Phosphatidylcholine is the natural component of cell membrane. It is considered an excellent water-binding agent and enhances the penetration of other ingredients into skin.
Niacinamide is also called vitamin B3, niacin, and nicotinic acid. Topical use has been shown to increase ceramide and free fatty acid levels in skin, prevent skin from losing water content, and stimulate microcirculation in the dermis. It also helps skin discolorations.
The ingredient dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) has only been demonstrated by Dr. Perricone himself that it may prevent cell deterioration and therefore aging. However according to newer studies DMAE may cause seriously negative reaction in skin cells. None of these studies are conclusive to date.
In terms of specific effect for eyes, the ingredient phytonadione (vitamin K) improves blood circulation and reduce dark circles.
Overall this is a powerful eye treatment that targets eye area dehydration, dark circles, wrinkles and prevents aging.
Safety alert: Safe
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