When Are Eye Creams Necessary?
by Andi Bradshaw
Facial pores are visible, but pores in the eye area are not,
even if viewed through a magnifying mirror that enlarges 10
times, because they are so tiny and tight. Which means that
the molecules in facial creams are too large to penetrate
those tiny pores and will sit on top and dissolve. Now you
can understand why eye creams or gels designed for the eye
area are necessary and must be used consistently after
cleansing your face.
Is your skin type oily, combination or dry; a beauty advisor
at your local cosmetic counter can help you determine tht if
you're not sure. Take the time to read any enclosed
literature before you make a purchase, then you'll be sure
that it addresses your under eye concerns. However, you'll
have a distinct advantage if you have some idea of what
you're looking for.
What Do They do?
Eye products made these days are formulated for specific eye
area concerns like basically adding moisture and sun block
to the eye area or addressing fine lines and wrinkles, puffy
eyes, or dark circles. Recently cosmetic companies have
added a sun screen to their basic eye cream. Ask for
samples of any product before you buy it, then you can see
if it's beneficial for you.
If you have oily skin and/or puffy eyes, you shouldn't use
creamy eye moisturizers. Gels are generally better at
reducing puffiness and firming the skin around puffy eyes.
Your oily skin will need a lighter consistency than creams.
Eye gels usually contain caffeine; which reduces the extra
moisture (puffiness) in the eye area, while leaving enough
external moisture to prevent surface dryness. Be careful
though, if it's used several times a day, it may remove too
much moisture and after a few days you could end up with
de-hydrated skin; which equals wrinkles!
The dry skin eye area responds better to creams, which leave
a moisture and oil residue on the surface while making the
cells beneath the surface plump up. That's what is needed
to give a smoother surface look to dry eye area skin. Only
use eye creams after cleansing because using it too often or
using too much will produce tiny oil clogged pores or white
heads.
If you have dark circles, they may be a sign of a family
trait or you may be coming down with something. Consider
more resting time or look for vitamin k in your eye cream,
either or both should reduce that darkness. Products for
dark circles are designed to minimize the capillaries in the
under eye area, which will help them move back from the
skins surface so the darkness is less visible. If these
ideas are not effective for you, a visit to your doctor can
let you know if your need a prescription medication and to
rule out kidney or thyroid problems.
How do I use Eye Creams or Gels
Many women don't use eye creams because they say it gets in
their eyes. That usually means it's closer to the eye than
it should be. To prevent that, use clean hands and a cotton
swab to remove a small amount of product and place it on
your (ring) fourth finger. Warm your cream by rubbing your
two ring fingers together to equally spread your product
onto each finger, this will promote deeper penetration and
easier spreading.
Dot your cream along the ocular bone; around the outer edge
of your eye. Gently rub the outer eye corner area,
vertically for three or four seconds (to moisturize current
or future crows' feet). Next, sweep your fingers through
the cream under the eye, moving back and forth, two or three
times. Then gently sweep your cream under your eye or if you
have really dry skin, around your entire eye socket; three
times in one direction and three times in the other
direction.
That's all there is to it, your product will move up or down
and those dry cells will absorb as much cream or gel as
needed. After your toner and before your moisturizer is the
best time to use your eye product. It is important to keep
the eye area normally moist, even if you don't have problems
with dark circles, wrinkles or puffiness. Anyone over 16
who uses eye makeup needs to use under eye sun blocking,
moisturizing products twice daily. You'll never regret it.
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