hemp eye cream

with triple action polypeptides

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• What does empyri hemp eye cream do?

  HYDRATES with key ingredients hemp seed oil, full of essential fatty acids and hemp seed extract, clinically proven to heal dry skin and improve skin texture.
  
  TREATS dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles using three polypeptides, Matrixyl ®, Haloxyl ® and Eyeliss ® (patented by Sederma, Inc.). Anti-wrinkle effect is boosted by apple stem cell extract.
  
  PROTECTS the skin around your eyes from environmental damage with green tea and apple stem cell extracts, both natural and potent antioxidants. The delicate skin around our eyes needs extra protection from UV and pollution which produce the nasty free radicals responsible for discoloration, fine lines and crepiness.

• How do I use it?

  1. Apply 1 pump of empyri hemp eye cream to your ring fingers, split evenly between both for equal application to both eyes.
  2. Gently pat around the eyes: underneath, to the outer corners and up to the brow bone.
  3. Allow about 1 minute to absorb before applying sunscreen or makeup.
  4. Use 1-2x daily for best results.

• Who can use this product?

  All skin types
  No matter what your skin type, this is the eye cream for you! Gentle and lightweight, it's safe for those who are sensitive. Formulated with healthy hydration in mind, it's ideal for those who tend to be on the dry side too.
  
  "Hooded" eyes
  You can use empyri hemp eye cream if you have hooded eyes. Not sure if you do? It's a term used to describe an eye structure where the brow bone hangs down over a deep-set crease.
  
  Just be careful not to get cream too close to your eyelid as cream may get into your eyes and cause mild irritation. If this does occur, simply flush with cool water.
  
  Pregnant women
  Our eye cream is 100% safe to use during pregnancy. It does not contain any retinoids, which is one of the active ingredients that pregnant women need to avoid. Pregnant women do sometimes experience extra sensitive skin. So it is possible for any of the products in your usual skincare lineup to become irritating during those 9 months.

• What are the benefits?

  Wrinkles and crow's feet
  This cream brings a triple threat of key ingredients to tackle fine lines and eye wrinkles. MATRIXL® is a polypeptide (a long chain of amino acids) is patented and proven to smooth wrinkles. APPLE STEM CELL EXTRACT has a proven anti-wrinkle effect, and HEMP SEED EXTRACT has clinical data to support that it reduces the width and depth of wrinkles.
  
  Dry skin
  Hydrated skin is healthy skin! If you haven't heard us say this before, get used to it. And the same goes for the skin around your eyes. We formulated our hemp eye cream with lots of naturally moisturizing ingredients to support your eye hydration. A few of our favourites are aloe, cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil and extract, sodium hyaluronate (aka hyaluronic acid) and shea butter.
  
  Puffiness
  We added Sederma's Eyeliss ® to our eye cream because we know that puffiness is one of the most common skin concerns. When we say your eyes never keep a good secret, it's usually puffiness to blame after a good cry, a sleepless night or a weekend of bad habits. Yikes! Eyeliss ® another long chain of amino acids that reduces the buildup of fluid beneath our eyes to de-puff. If you often wake up looking puffy (or you've had one of said weekends of too much fun and too little sleep), you're a good candidate for popping your hemp eye cream in the fridge. The little boost of cool will help you look rejuvenated. And if you are really tired, go take a nap! There's no replacement for good quality zzz's.
  
  Eye bags
  Our formula deals with eye bags, aka dark circles, using Haloxyl ®. It's another one of the patented polypeptides from Sederma, Inc. that's been shown to improve the look of dark circles. While it's OK to try to brighten things up, it's important to remember that not all eye bags are created equal. Some folks have more visible veins below the surface of their skin around the orbital bone, causing the under eye area to look dark. Others are genetically predisposed to bigger "bags" - it's simply the shape of the eye. No topical product in the world will permanently erase dark circles, because they are natural! But you will love this eye cream for making your eyes look brighter, plumper and smoother overall.

• Do I use it in the morning or evening?

  Both! Eye cream in the morning is a great primer for under eye concealer, colour corrector or foundation. Or if au-natural is more your style, you'll love this eye cream too. It will smooth/plump wrinkles, brighten dark circles and de-puff your under eye area for a beautiful bare skin look.
  
  Antioxidant + SPF make a perfect pairing, so adding empyri hemp eye cream with green tea and apple stem cell extracts to your morning routine will serve to protect the health of your skin for the long term. The truth is that concerns like under eye crepiness, fine lines and discoloration are not caused by aging's passing of time alone. It's from many years of environmental damage (primarily UV exposure) that we develop sagging skin and other issues.
  
  If you do nothing else before bed, wash your face and put on your eye cream! While we sleep our skin repairs itself. It's important to support that natural process, especially on the thinnest and most delicate area around your eyes.

• Tips on How to Use it

  Tip 1: Apply hemp eye cream after cleansing, toning and moisturizing the rest of your face. It's the perfect follow up to empyri's 3-step ritual!
  
  Tip 2: Use hemp eye cream 1-2x daily for best results.
  
  Tip 3: Morning application helps revive tired eyes, brighten dark circles and prep under eye area for concealer, foundation, etc.
  
  Tip 4: Nighttime application restores hydration and prevents damages caused by free radicals. Our skin repairs itself up to 30% more while we sleep so its important to use the right products before bed!
  
  Tip 5: Keep your eye cream in the fridge to add an extra boost to wake up tired eyes in the morning!

• Can I use it on a newborn?

  No. We do not recommend using empyri hemp eye cream on a newborn. Babies sometimes require special eye drops or eye ointment shortly after birth to prevent Ophthalmia Neonatorum. Please speak with your health care provider for more information.

• How should I store it?

  Store your empyri hemp eye cream in a cool, dark place. Some people like to store eye cream in the fridge. This does not change the efficacy of the product, but does make it feel extra refreshing for morning application. Time to wake up!

• Can I use it with concealer?

  Not only can you use your hemp eye cream with concealer, it's highly encouraged! Sodium hyaluronate (the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid) temporarily plumps to make skin smooth and ready for makeup. Under eye creases be gone! The light texture absorbs quickly so that it won't cause concealer to pill or clump.
  
  Our quick absorbing formula means you only need to wait about 1 minute before applying makeup on top of your eye cream.

• What makes this eye cream a "clean beauty" product?

  All creams need a binding agent to prevent product from separating into its oil and liquid parts. In our hemp eye cream, we use cetearyl olivate (EWG rating 1). It’s a combination of certyl + stearyl alcohols, which are the clean swap for ethanol or rubbing alcohol. These alternatives are non-drying and safe for use on skin.
  
  Clean Beauty is a key pillar of empyri. Each product is as close to nature as possible and we use evidence-based science to ensure it will be effective. We look to leaders in the clean beauty space for resources. Empyri products will never use ingredients on David Suzuki Foundation’s Dirty Dozen list. We use the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep® database for guidance on the human and environmental safety of ingredients - both synthetic and naturally-derived. If there is a safer, less harmful alternative to a popular cosmetic ingredient (and the science to back it up!), we’ll make the swap. Read Empyri’s Clean Beauty Ethos.