An effective concealer containing vitamin K, designed for dark circles under the eyes. Use with Cernor XO eye contour cream.Vegetable vitamin K1 is an excellent ingredient in creams designed for the care of the skin susceptible to couperosis and rosacea. Beyond that, it is an appropriate recipe to reduce dark eye circles which frequently are caused by malfunction of the surface capillary system of the skin.Vitamin K1 can either be applied as a cosmetic active agent respectively ampoule treatment on a long-term base whereas on the other hand it may be used as a supplement to the normal day and night skin care in combination with an appropriate base cream. Best availability of vitamin K1 in ampoule products or active agents is guaranteed when the vitamin K1 particles are encapsulated.A well-targeted supply of substancesNanoparticles are an appropriate medium as they provide excellent penetrability and contain oils as a vehicle to transport the active agent to the respective area where it is needed.
Vitamin K1 may be used in concentrations up to 2 percent.Nanoparticles may be integrated in creams with Derma Membrane Structure as the base substances of both of the systems are perfectly compatible. In this case, vitamin K1 will form deposits in the horny layer and then evenly be released on a long-term base.As the vitamin K certainly is resistant to atmospheric oxygen but sensitive to light the skin care products need to be protected. It is recommended to use light-proof dispensers and tubes as well as violet glass bottles.Supplement to the publication:Vitamin K is vital for the human body. It belongs to the lipid-soluble vitamins and is found in two natural forms, viz. Vitamin K1 and vitamin K2. Vitamin K1 is mainly absorbed through vegetable food while vitamin K2 is formed by intestinal bacteria like Escherichia coli. Hence, vitamin K deficiency may be observed in case of a disordered intestinal flora after the treatment with antibiotics or in new-born babies where the intestinal flora has not yet been developed.
The vitamin K absorption in the intestinal tract requires cholic acids. Thus, a disordered cholerrhagia may also involve a vitamin K deficiency. Vitamin K is found in green salads, sauerkraut, broccoli, spinach, but also in poultry meat. Food lipids support the vitamin K absorption in the gastro-enteric tract.Although Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone; 2-Methyl-3-phytyl-1.4-naphthoquinone; INCI: phytonadione) and Vitamin K2 (menaquinone; 2-Methyl-3-difarnesyl-1.4-naphthoquinone) have different structures, in the human body they both provide the same functions. In contrast to the vitamins K1 and K2, the synthetic vitamin K3 (menadione; 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone; INCI: menadione) is absorbed from the small bowel and colon even without any cholic acids. Only by integrating a hydrocarbon chain in position 3 of the molecule (cf Vitamin K1 and K2) it will develop its characteristic vitamin features in the body. Vitamin K is a coagulation factor and among other tasks it provides for steady flow properties of the blood.
A vitamin K deficiency delays the coagulation process and may aggravate the bleeding after injuries. Also the susceptibility to bruises (haematomes) or purpura as the efflorescence-like bleedings in the skin are called, nosebleeds and also bleeding in the gastroenteric tract or mucous membrane may be caused by a vitamin K deficiency.Dr. Hans Lautenschl�gerDo you want to make your eyes look fresh as daisies? And perk up the lack of glow-y-ness around your peepers. Before you can get those dark circles to pack their bags. You must first consider the source. Ageing can cause volume loss, resulting in hollowed out shadows. Blocked sinuses can lead to swelling, temporarily causing dark circles. Deep set eyes can create shadows in the recess, which makes the area under the eyes appear darker. Genetics can play a role in discolouration, if you are fair and have thin pale skin then superficial blood vessels will appear closer to the surface, resulting in a reddish, purple hue showing through.
Tiredness, sleep deprivation and stress can create dark circles under eyes, which is due to poor circulation. Seasonal allergies can trigger histamine release in the body, inflaming blood vessels. A poor diet especially one high in sugar and salt can cause poor elimination of waste, leading to a build up of toxins in the kidneys, which makes the eye area look puffy and dark. Leakage of blood cells gets stuck in the tissues around the eyes. The haemoglobin from these red blood cells, can cause dark circles under eyes. Alcohol and caffeine leads to mild dehydration in the body, making dark circles under eyes more obvious. The colour of the shadows can also depend on the tone of the skin, for paler or cooler toned skin people, the shadows appear a blue, purple hue. For those with a warm-toned, darker skin, their veins can look green or brown-tinged. A trick to tell whether or not dark circles are caused by poor blood circulation or hyperpigmentation, is to pull up the skin on the lower lid and press on the circle under the eye.
The action of pushing on the tissue, causes capillaries to dilate and the blood to move away from the area making it appear lighter, if the skin remains dark in colour, then you know the problem is from hyperpigmentation. If your thinking about how to get rid of dark circles naturally, you may want to consider these ingredients, especially if your dark circles are due to pigmentation. Go a shade lighter in your concealer If you want to cover dark circles make sure you conceal like a pro, simply piling pale concealer on top of purple under-eye rings, will just create a weird grey tone. To find the right colour selection, you need to use the opposite colours on the colour wheel: Fillers can smooth out shadows caused by sunken contours An ultra-fine filler can be used to inject the ‘tear trough’ below the eyes, making circles appear brighter. It is important to note that this technique does require a lot of skill, if the filler is injected too near to the skins surface it can look irregular and unsightly.
Fillers can also help, if fat loss is causing bags under the eyes. Lasers can lighten dark circles If the dark circles are related to visible blood vessels, that manifest as a red purplish hue, they can be treated with a vascular laser. Fat injections to get rid of dark circles Fat can be grafted from other areas of the body and injected in the tear troughs to treat dark circles. This is a procedure typically recommended for the correction of dark circles, caused by skin under the eye that is thinning, or fat and tissue loss in the upper cheeks or under eye area. If dark circles under eyes are due to broken blood vessels, then regular application of Vitamin K cream around the eyes could make a visible difference, which you can read about here. Peptides palmitoyl oligopeptide and palitoyl tetrapeptide work by tightening the skin tissues, helping to prevent capillary leakage. Vitamin K is an exciting ingredient for the treatment of dark circles, as discussed above.
Retinol is good for under eye pigmentation, it also increases collagen and rebuilds thin skin. Hydroxysuccinimide is an interesting ingredient, that binds iron in the hemoglobin, preventing pigment from forming in the skins tissues. Chrysin a flavone from passion flower, helps to promote the production of natural enzymes which can break down pigments. Caffeine and kojic acid are ingredients that constrict blood vessels, so are great for treating dark circles under eyes. Vitamin C encourages the production of collagen, it also helps to brighten skin tone and mild pigmentation. As you can see dark circles is not an easy problem with an easy solution, especially when your wanting to correct contouring defects below the eye. If darkness is due to a shadow from slightly protruding fat, there are procedures that can remove or reposition fat, to improve the contour and reduce the shadow. If the darkness is from underlying vasculature showing through, treatment with a vascular laser may be useful.