When Should I Use Eye Creams?
November 16, 2008 by Andi Bradshaw
If you view your eye area in a mirror that magnifies 10 times, you still won't see your pores. Therefore, eye area pores are too small and tight to accept the molecules in regular facial skin care products, that's why specific eye products are necessary. In order to be the most effective, eye area creams or gels must be concistently used after each cleansing your face.
Ask a cosmetic counter beauty advisor which is best for your skin type (Dry, Combination or Oily). Then read the enclosed literature to be sure that your eye cream or gel addresses your concerns. It's always best if you have an idea of what you need before makeing your purchase.
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.
For puffy under eyes, most under eye gels contain caffeine or a decongestant and are a lighter consistency than creams. They work to reduce puffiness under the eyes by absorbing or dissipating the extra water in that area and moisturizing the surface skin. But, don't get carried away, you can remove too much moisture if you use it other than after cleansing your skin and too much dehydration produces 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?
Women often say it gets in their eyes, so they don't use it. That can be prevented by applying a small amount of product on a cotton swab and swiping it onto your ring finger. To warm and equally spread your product, rub your two ring fingers together; warm products spread easier and penetrate a little deeper.
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'll do it, under eye products will rehydrate the other dry skin cells by pulling that moisture to the areas that need it. For best results, use your eye products after toning and before moisturizing. Even though you may not have under eye concerns like fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness or dark circles, normal moisture is what you should strive for in the eye area. Girls over 16 who use eye makeup really should be using a basic, sun blocking eye cream. You'll never be sorry.
Shop for brand name skin care products below:
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Elicina Crema de Caracol Snail Cream Eliminates & Softens Wrinkles, Acne, Rosacea, Scars, Burns, Age Spots & Stretch Marks Sale Price: $19.99 |
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Be one of those to enjoy the great and real benefits that only can be offered by the inventors and creators of the Snail Cream. Your skin deserves the Original. |
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Murad Acne & Wrinkle Reducer 2 oz List Price: $58.00 Sale Price: $35.68 |
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What it is:An advanced formula that's clinically proven to reduce acne while minimizing fine lines and wrinkles.What it is formulated to do:This multi-active treatment rapidly improves skin's appearance by alleviating existing adult acne, preventing the development of new acne, and restoring collagen to more youthful levels... |
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RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream, 1-Ounce Tube List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $10.46 |
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RoC RETINOL CORREXION Deep Wrinkle Night Cream is a moisturizer that's clinically proven to give 10 years back to the look of your skin*. This exclusive combination contains pure RoC RETINOL plus an essential mineral complex and is clinically proven to visibly reduce wrinkles while you sleep... |
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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night, 1 ounce List Price: $18.20 Sale Price: $8.50 |
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It's a new era in anti-aging. Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Night Moisturizer contains Accelerated Retinol SA, the fastest retinol formula available. Accelerated Retinol SA combines the highest concentration of Neutrogena's Retinol SA with glucose complex, an exclusive booster that delivers pure stabilized retinol into the skin's surface quickly and effectively, leaving skin feeling smoother and younger-looking... |
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Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream, 1.4 Ounce List Price: $19.47 Sale Price: $9.88 |
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Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream Night is a dermatologist recommended Retinol anti-wrinkle cream clinically proven to visibly reduce fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging. This patented formula contains Retinol, Vitamin A in its purest form, to work deep within skin's surface where wrinkles develop... |
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