Suitability of Aloe Vera, Apple Stem Cell, Green Tea, Sea Kelp Formulation for Eye Area

Asked by: t.jirahirunsathien On: March 20, 2013 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Can a formulation containing the following ingredients be used around the eyes?

  • Aloe Vera
  • Apple Stem Cell
  • Green Tea Extract
  • Sea Kelp

What types of ingredients are generally unsuitable for the eye area?

Answer

Based on the staff's response in the forum thread, the formulation containing:

  • Aloe Vera
  • Apple Stem Cell
  • Green Tea Extract
  • Sea Kelp

can be used around the eyes.

The staff mentioned that ingredients generally unsuitable for the eye area are those that cause exfoliation (like AHA/BHA) because the skin around the eyes is very thin.