Ingredients

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) for Dry, Delicate Skin

By Nizam Diveli, registered optometrist and founder of BlinkBetterPanthenol, or pro-vitamin B5, is a moisturising ingredient that the skin converts into vitamin B5. It's one of the best-studied ingredients for...

Centella Asiatica (Cica) for Delicate Eyelid Skin

By Nizam Diveli, registered optometrist and founder of BlinkBetterCentella asiatica, often called cica or gotu kola, is a plant used for centuries for skin care. Its active compounds are studied...

Hyaluronic Acid for Eyes and Eyelids

By Nizam Diveli, registered optometrist and founder of BlinkBetterHyaluronic acid is a moisture-holding molecule found naturally in the body, including in the eye. It's one of the most common ingredients...

Lanolin in Eyelid Ointments: Benefits and Aller...

By Nizam Diveli, registered optometrist and founder of BlinkBetterLanolin is a rich, waxy substance from sheep's wool that holds moisture in the skin. In eyelid ointments it helps soothe and...

Hypochlorous Acid for Eyelids: What It Is and D...

By Nizam Diveli, registered optometrist and founder of BlinkBetterHypochlorous acid (HOCl) is a mild substance your own white blood cells produce to fight germs. In low-strength saline sprays it's used...

Tea Tree Oil and Terpinen-4-ol Around the Eyes

By Nizam Diveli, registered optometrist and founder of BlinkBetterTea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Australian Melaleuca alternifolia tree. Its main active component, terpinen-4-ol, is the reason it's...