August 31, 2007, Newsletter Issue #79: Green tea, soy, and oats fighting eye dark circles

Tip of the Week

Dark circles and puffiness under the eyes occur when the blood is being retained in this ares. The supply of oxygen to the area is reduced. There are many products on the market targeting or promising to target the problem. What to choose?



Soy and rice bran peptides have been demonstrated to reduce blood stagnation in fine blood vessels under the eyes. They have also been shown to improve blood vessel elasticity and to increase blood supply to the eyelids. These two peptides fight enzymes working against collagen and elastin thus helping the skin retain its firmness.



The active complex of soy and rice bran peptides, along with oxydoreductase and natural antioxidants from teas, can be found in certain facial care products today. Read the label to make sure these active components are present in an "under eye' cream.







Dermatologists say green tea contains an anti-inflammatory, called EGCG, that reduces the fluid build-up that causes the dark circles and puffiness under the eyes. The tip is simple:



"Brew two bags, let cool, then use as a compress for 10 minutes," says Dermatologist Andrea Kunin, M.D., coauthor of The DERMAdoctor Skinstruction Manual. To increase the "depuffing" effect, use caffeinated, she adds."



So steep and drink two or three cup of loose green tea - it's bet

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