Have a moisturizer for the delicate skin around your eyes deserves a little extra.Here, the many benefits of eye cream, along with a few product recommendations.
Why you need it: Not all skin is created equal. Because the skin around your eyes is thinner, and because of all the tiny muscles in the area, it's more sensitive and prone to a variety of issues, like puffiness,
discoloration, and fine lines and wrinkles. Plus, there are minimal oil glands around your eyes to help
keep the skin naturally hydrated, so finding the right eye cream can help ward off numerous complexion concerns.
For puffiness: Undereye puffiness comes from fluid buildup that causes swelling in the tissues around your eyes. This can come from allergies and sinuses, but it can also be a result of sleep deprivation, diet, alcohol, and just plain old ageing.
The
easiest way to get rid of puffy eyes is to drink water. You must try to
drink at least eight to ten glasses of water each day. When the body is
well hydrated, there is less chance of water retention which can cause
your eyelids and other parts of your body to swell. Water will also help
to flush out toxins from the water. Along with increasing your intake
of water you must also reduce the amount of salt you eat. Also it is
better not to drink sodas, coffees, or sugary drinks as it can
dehydration. Reduce your salt intake. A high intake of sodium may
increase your fluid retention, in which case reducing the salt in your
diet may produce good results (not only for your eyes, but also for your
health in general). Consume cabbage or cranberry juice. Both are
diuretics, which will help you "evacuate" some excess fluid.
For dark circles: Discoloration around the eyes can be a result of various factors, including heredity, stress, smoking, sun exposure, pigmentation, and shadows from the hollowing out of your eyes.
Determine how much sleep you need (it’s usually 7-9 hours per night,
but varies for different people at different times
throughout their
lives). Try to get that amount regularly for a couple of weeks to see if
that helps.
Thinning skin: Taking certain dietary
supplements such as Fish Oil and Flax Seed has been shown to help
thicken the skin as we age. There is a prescription drug called Retinoid
that is prescribed specifically for thinning skin. Retonic Acid seems
to help slow the degeneration of the collagen fibers in thinning skin.
In addition to this, doctors suggest that you stay hydrated by drinking
at least eight 8 oz. glasses of water every day.
Thinner skin mixed with constant muscle action (winking, blinking, even smiling) can lead your eyes to show signs of aging faster than the rest of your face. Make sure you look for collagen-building ingredients, such as retinol, to help boost thinning skin
and smooth out fine lines. Above all, the greatest prevention against
premature thinning of the skin is to keep your skin healthy. A diet rich
in nutrients along with sufficient fluid intake will do more to
maintain your skin than any amount of moisturizer. Dehydration, or an
insufficient supply of body fluids, can lead to many types of skin
damage
Tips and tricks:
• Storing your eye cream in the refrigerator will help soothe and cool tired eyes and help with puffiness.
• Using eye cream under your makeup can help concealer apply more smoothly and prevent it from building up in fine lines
• Use fragrance free products since the eye area is so sensitive.
