Most of us do not give the proper attention to the delicate skin around the eyes. Many of us neglect it or overlook it, not realizing how aging and other factors can affect this area of skin.
Dark circles, lines, wrinkles, puffiness and saggy skin can make us look tired and older than we really are. We don’t realize when we apply our makeup, wipe away tears with our hands or even rub our eyes because of some foreign object under the eyelids that we are welcoming lines and wrinkles to invade this precious area.
The reason we must be careful is because the skin around the eyes is very thin and can easily become damaged. And if you already have a few lines and wrinkles, it’s never too late to start working on giving special attention to this area.
Before applying an eye moisturizer, make sure the area is clean and free of makeup. It would be best to use an eye makeup remover or a cleanser that dissolves eye makeup. Most of these products are gentle and sensitive to this area’s needs. It is not a good idea to leave eye makeup on overnight because the makeup could get in your eye, causing irritation and possibly an infection.
Because the eye area is more delicate than the rest of our facial skin, it is important to have a moisturizer JUST FOR THIS AREA ALONE. Most eye moisturizers should be used before applying makeup in the morning and before going to bed; it really depends on the instructions on the product.
There are different forms of eye moisturizers available, such as Adrian Arpels’ Bio-Cellular Night Eye Gelee and Elelastic Gel and Swiss Formula #12 Eye Crème.
To apply, dab the moisturizer on your ring finger and gently pat the moisturizer onto the eyelid and under your eye. Please be careful not to get the moisturizer in your eye! When dabbing the eye moisturizer on the eyelids, start from the inside of the eye and work your way to the outer corner of the eye. When applying under the eye, start dabbing from the outer corner of the eye and work your way toward the inner corner. Only apply what is needed to cover the eye area.
There are other things you can do to improve eye problems. Getting the proper amount of rest will definitely help over time. Also, you should avoid squinting if at all possible. I would suggest buying a pair of good sunglasses that are polycarbonate, polarized and that offer 100 percent UV protection.
We should remember to be as delicate when applying makeup as well. Avoid pulling and rubbing in the eye area. Always gently apply eye shadow and clean or replace your eye shadow applicators every now and then to avoid eye infections and irritation.
Men should also consider this advice as well, because they are just as likely to get wrinkles and lines. Remember, give this area the attention it needs to “fight years off” of your face!
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