The delicate skin around our eyes is often the first to show signs of stress, fatigue, and aging. Rutin is a natural and powerful phytochemical and plant pigment that can help your skin. Rutin is found abundantly in certain herbs and plants, and offers an array of benefits for the skin, especially around the eyes. Let's see how rutin can rejuvenate and revitalize the skin around your eyes. You can get the benefit of Rutin for your eyes with our Eye Renew Tea Bags.
Understanding Rutin and its Skin Benefits
Rutin or Rutoside, scientifically known as a flavonoid glycoside, is a plant pigment present in various fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties make it valuable in skincare. Rutin offers several remarkable benefits:
- Antioxidant Protection: Rutin acts as a potent antioxidant, helping to combat free radicals that contribute to premature aging and damage to the skin. It shields the skin from oxidative stress caused by factors like pollution, UV rays, and environmental stressors.
- Collagen Support: Collagen is crucial for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. Rutin promotes the synthesis of collagen, assisting in maintaining the skin's youthful structure and preventing sagging.
- Reduced Under-Eye Puffiness: Rutin's anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce puffiness and swelling around the eyes. This makes it an ideal ingredient for minimizing those telltale signs of a sleepless night.
- Improved Blood Circulation: Enhanced blood circulation around the eyes can reduce the appearance of dark circles. Rutin supports blood vessel health, facilitating better circulation and contributing to a brighter under-eye area.
- Skin Nourishment: Rutin aids in maintaining the skin's barrier function, helping it retain moisture and stay hydrated. This is essential for preventing dryness and maintaining a soft, supple complexion.
On other parts of the body, rutin has been used for it's cytoprotective, vasoprotective, anticarcinogenic, neuroprotective and cardioprotective activities.
Exploring Rutin-Rich Herbs for Radiant Skin
When it comes to nurturing your skin, harnessing the power of rutin can be incredibly rewarding. Among the treasure trove of botanicals, several herbs stand out for their rutin content, a potent flavonoid with numerous skin benefits. Let's take a look at five such herbs—hops, spearmint, elder flower, parsley, and lemon balm—and uncover the unique contributions they can make to your skincare journey. We picked these 5 herbs to use in our eye tea bags.
- Hops. Hops are commonly known for their role in brewing beer. They also contain rutin as well as several other beneficial phytochemicals. Hops can help refine pores, help the skin retain water and sooth irritations and redness, promoting a calm complexion.
- Spearmint. Spearmint, with its invigorating aroma, also contains rutin. Spearmint can also reduce inflammation and pain to help sore, tired eyes. Its cooling sensation can ease puffiness around the eyes, making it a natural choice for rejuvenation.
- Elder Flower. Elder produces a beautiful, delicate, white flower before forming the elderberries. Elder flower, which contains rutin, can also reduce redness and irritation and refine pores. This flower softens skin and minimizes the signs of aging.
- Parsley. Parsley, a kitchen staple, contains rutin. Parsley also aids in maintaining healthy blood vessels, supporting circulation that contributes to a radiant complexion. It also reduces dark circles around the eyes. Its antioxidant potency helps fend off premature aging, allowing your skin's natural radiance to shine through.
- Lemon Balm. Lemon balm, known for its calming properties, contains rutin. Lemon balm also brightens and tightens skin. Its calming nature helps to reduce stress to benefit skin.
Eye Treatment with Rutin Rich Herbs (Eye Renew)
Tea bags have long been a popular remedy for tired eyes. We've incorporated rutin rich herbs into tea bags to use as part of your skincare routine. This can be a simple yet effective way to care for the skin around your eyes. Here's a step-by-step
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Brew and Chill: Put two Eye Renew tea bags in a cup and pour just enough boiling water over the bags to cover them. Let the tea bags cool slightly either at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
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Application: Gently place the cooled tea bags over your closed eyelids. Relax and allow the tea bags to sit for about 10-15 minutes.
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Massage: After removing the tea bags, use your fingertips to massage the area around your eyes in gentle, circular motions. This helps improve circulation and enhances the absorption of the tea's beneficial compounds.
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Moisturize: Follow up with one of our Springtide face creams, Razz Tightening Serum or Parsley C serum to lock in moisture and further nourish the skin.
Rutin For Eye Health
Many things can lead to eye strain; such as computer screens, environmental pollutants and UV light from being outdoors. Rutin's ability as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory as well as its ability to strengthen blood vessels make it an important phytochemical for overall eye health. Using these tea bags can help refresh the eyes when strained or dry.
Conclusion:
Rutin is a natural powerhouse that offers a multitude of benefits for the skin, particularly the sensitive area around the eyes. The power of rutin for skin has not been unequivically proven, and s far as we know, a rutin rich product like this has never been introduced before. But we feel strongly that these rutin tea bags can support your skin's health, reduce puffiness, and unveil a more vibrant, youthful appearance. You let us know how you like them. As with any skincare regimen, consistency is key, so embrace the power of rutin and watch your skin transform.
Reference
Ganeshpurkar A, Saluja AK. The Pharmacological Potential of Rutin. Saudi Pharm J. 2017 Feb;25(2):149-164. doi: 10.1016/j.jsps.2016.04.025. Epub 2016 Apr 30. PMID: 28344465; PMCID: PMC5355559.
