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A: Despite what you might’ve heard, eating sugar doesn’t cause wrinkles. However, diet does play a role in wrinkling. But it’s subscribing to a fat-free diet or crash diets that lead to premature aging, Audrey Kunin, M.D., a dermatologist in Missouri, tells AOL’s Stylist. These diets lead to early aging “because of the evaporation of fat cells in the face which can leave you with sagging jowls and dark under eye circles, according to the Web site.
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A: It usually depends on the type of product but according to an article in Skin Inc. Magazine, a publication for the spa industry, most products become less effective within one year. So it’s best to use your formulas within 12 months “because preservatives do not last forever and ingredients can get contaminated with bacteria, or they can evaporate,” according to authors Carol and Rob Trow. For information on specific products, check out our expiration guide on both makeup and skin care. |
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A: According to Real Simple, there’s a lot of word-of-mouth evidence that this remedy is effective for diminishing under-eye bags, but no research to confirm it. Plus, the yeast-derived ingredient that supposedly reduces puffy eyes hasn’t been available in the U.S. since 1994. Another ingredient apparently does reduce inflammation, but according to one expert in the article, this hemorrhoid cream can still cause inflammation and dryness around the eyes. Instead, stick to proven treatments that don’t aggravate the skin.
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A: WebMD says that dehydration is typically to blame for these headaches, so make sure to drink plenty of fluids.
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