They say the eyes are the window to your soul, but they’re also a dead giveaway of your age. Have you ignored your eye area for too long? The key to proper care is finding something that is gentle enough to be used near your eyes, yet is potent enough to get the job done.

Some women inherit the tendency to develop dark under-eye circles and puffiness. Your environment can further aggravate the condition. If you’ve got this problem, you know how tired and worn you can look – even if you’re wide awake. The right combination punch of vitamins and peptides can dissipate the darkness and puffiness while reducing the appearance of wrinkles. You can opt for a balm, which is easy to tolerate, or go for a cream or serum.

You know that the best medicine is prevention, so now is the time to start applying an SPF to your eye area. The sun will age you quite unlike any other environmental factor. Though you may not realize it, the sun finds you everywhere, including on your commute as sunlight passes through your car window. You can halt wrinkles before they get the chance to form by using an SPF of 15 or higher.

Some products use botanicals in their ingredients to fight signs of fatigue. Not only are plant-based ingredients more gentle than some chemicals, they’re also just as potent. You get the solution you’re looking for without nasty side effects.

Eye products deliver their ingredients through one of many forms, such as gels, balms, creams, or serums. No one form is better than the other – it’s just a personal preference. Some women find that a balm-type solution is particularly effective at delivering moisture, while others like the rich feel of a serum. Let the ingredients be your guide, but if you can’t decide between two products, go with the form you prefer.

Beautysak recommends the following popular eye creams:

• L’Occitane – Immortelle Anti-Aging Eye Balm
• BORBA – Orbital Eye Rejuvenator
• Dr Hauschka Skin Care – Eye Contour Day Balm