Drooping and aging go hand in hand. No drooping is more distressing than the loosening of the thin skin on the eyelids. The end result of external exposure to solar radiation and environmental pollutants, as well as nutritional deficiencies and excess blood sugar, this loss of elasticity is associated with the same deterioration of connective tissue that causes arthritis, prolapses, ruptures and hernias, as well as sagging of the breast, buttocks and facial skin.
In the case of the eyelids, the movement of fats filling a loose skin can create the appearance of puffiness above the eyes or eye bags underneath. While the most common remedy for under eye sags and bags are topicals that feature hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, A and film forming tightening ingredients, as well as botox, mimicking peptides, like argireline and SNAP 8. These products can only provide temporary benefits and have to be employed daily.
Of course, many people decide to use injections of real botulism toxin, that have muscle relaxant effects that can improve the appearance of sagging eyelid skin. These benefits are also temporary and tissue must be re-injected for maintenance every three to seven months.
The best way to deal with droopy eyelids is to focus on the cause of the problem by mitigating the effects of excess blood sugar and building connective tissue. Laying off refined carbs is important. Likewise, using supplements like chromium, the B vitamins, selenium and zinc, that stabilize blood sugar among others. Using gelatin, collagen peptides and copper, as well as vitamin C and whey protein, for helping generate new connective tissue.
