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Skin Care For Your Eyes

A Review of Sundari Chamomile Eye Oil

Jun 2, 2008

Women are continually concerned with caring for the skin around the eyes. A review of Sundari Chamomile Eye Oil gives you the pros and the cons of this beauty treatment.

Sundari, pronounced sun-dar-ee, is a Sanskrit word meaning "beautiful woman." As such, it's the perfect name for an Ayurvedic skin care line that takes a holistic approach to beauty. With a philosophy of beautifying from the inside out, Sundari products blend pure, natural ingredients with modern science for a unique approach to aging gracefully.

Chamomile, as described by the National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Insitute of Health, is an herb commonly used for promoting relaxing and calming. It is used in the treatment of thousands of conditions, and early studies tout chamomile's possible benefits for treating skin conditions. Knowing this, it is easy to see why the leader in Ayurvedic skin care, Sundari, chooses to feature the ingredient in one of its most popular products.

According to the Sundari website, clinical studies report that 64% of users felt that the skin in the eye area felt more smooth, and had a better texture, and they reported a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. Above that, a staggering 52% of the users rated this product better than the eye care product they were using at home.

Key Ingredients

Sundari Chamomile Eye Oil is loaded with Roman chamomile, reported to be high in vitamin B, and considered safe for all skin types, including those with sensitive skin. Additional ingredients are aloe vera gel, long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and avocado oil, which is rich in anti-aging vitamins such as vitamin A and vitamin E. Additionally, avacado oil is highly emollient, making it ideal for dry and mature skin. The overall effect of these key ingredients is a brighter under eye area, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is softened, and overall improved elasticity in the eye area.

How to Use

Sundari recommends Chamomile Eye Oil be used by applying a drop of the product on the ring or middle finger, and then gently tapped into the outer eye area. It should not be directly applied to the eyelid. It may be used both morning and night.

The Pros

Lightweight, and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and mature skin.
Hydrates without leaving a slick, greasy feel, and absorbs in just minutes.
Sundari uses organic ingredients whenever possible.
Sundari uses no synthetic dyes or fragrances in any of their products, including the chamomile eye oil, and never tests on animals.
Is rich in known anti-aging ingredients and natural hydrating and soothing properties.
Smoothes and primes the under-eye area before applying concealer or foundation.

The Cons

At $42.00 for .3 ounces, this eye treatment product, Chamomile Eye Oil is comparable in price to other specialty skin care brands, but at least twice the price of what you would pay in a drug store for an eye care product.
The bottle is glass, which makes it difficult to travel with and likely to break if dropped.
Will take some time to adjust to if an eye cream is normally used.

The Bottom Line

Chamomile Eye Oil by Sundari is the one of those rare skin care products that not only uses natural, holistic ingredients, but it uses them in a way that provides demonstrated results. Free of synthetics, dyes, and added fragrance, the eye oil provides ultimate care for the delicate eye area. A powerful anti-aging skin care cocktail, Sundari's Chamomile Eye Oil is a must-have product for anyone interested in a natural product that treats a natural problem.

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