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Most companies formulate eye creams with rich oils to compensate for the lack of oil glands around the eyes. Although this moisture is so needed, the heavy oils can migrate into the eyes while you sleep and cause you puffiness when you wake up in the morning. The solution? Avoid the ingredients mineral oil and petroleum in your eye creams and don’t apply too close to the lower lash line. Another problem with heavy eye creams containing these ingredients is that the oils can weigh down the delicate skin tissue and over the course of time, can weaken elastin fibers causing premature wrinkles. The bottom line: Avoid eye creams that are extremely rich and greasy, especially those containing the ingredients mineral oil and petroleum. A better choice? Renée Rouleau eye creams, of course! 
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Posted September 6, 2009 by Renée Rouleau
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[...] -Make sure to avoid the ingredient Mineral Oil in your eye cream. Read why your eye cream could be causing more wrinkles. [...]
Posted on Fri, 29th Jan 2010 7:03 am by In Your 60’s? Expert Skin Advice From Renée Rouleau
But are oils still good for the face, while avoiding the eye areas because I love to use Jojoba oil on my face.
Posted on Sat, 28th Aug 2010 4:53 am by RJ