When Should You Begin Using Eye Creams?
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.
Cosmetic counter advisors can help you determine your skin type; dry, combinaton or oily. To be sure that a particular product is what you need, ask to read any literature that accompanies it. However, having some prior knowledge will work to your advantage.
What Do They do?
Eye creams today, are designed to address particular concerns like dark circles, crows feet, fine lines, extra dry eye area skin or puffy under eyes. Nearly every major cosmetic line has a basic under eye product that includes a sun block. Trying samples will let you know if a particular type will be effective 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.
Dark circles may be inherited or a sign of being sick or really tired, so you may want to try getting plenty of rest. Or, an eye cream with vitamin K is also a reliable way to reduce the appearance of dark under eye areas. Eye treatments for dark circles reduce under eye area capillaries and allow them to recede, much like eye drops, which means that the remedy is topical and everyone may not see dramatic results. To make sure that thyroid or kidney problems are not causing your dark circles, see your doctor.
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.
Place small dabs of cream around the under eye ocular bone. Use light strokes to spread cream vertically along the outer eye (crows feet) area. Follow with back and forth strokes through the dotted cream under your eyes; For dry lids, continue around the ocular bone in each direction, a few times.
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.
