Eye Care Eye Cream Beauty Advice from Ask Emma
Eye cream or eye gel?
As you stand there trying them all on the back of your hand, you feel more and more confused. There are so many brands, types, consistency, texture…. Agh!
Relax, it’s easy. First thing is to ask yourself what your main concern is. Is it fine lines and wrinkles or puffiness and dark circles?
If it is the latter, opt for a gel. As it is a gel, it is automatically firming, and works on reducing that unwanted gothic effect. Dark circles are actually oxidation of the blood in the capillary matrix of the peri-orbital eye area. The capillaries leak blood that begins to oxidise. It is the blood which turns to a deep purple colour, resulting in tired looking eyes.
Eye gel should be applied with the ring finger with inward circular motions in a c-shape around the eye area. Do this twice daily.
Eye creams are of a thicker creamier consistency. They are generally associated with more mature, dry skin. A nourishing eye cream targets the delicate skin around the eye area, alleviating dryness, helping to minimise fine lines and wrinkles and maintaining a protective moisture balance around the eye area.
As eye creams are more nourishing than eye gels, you should only apply your eye cream below the eyes. Avoid bringing it to the eyelids. Always remember to only use the ring finger with gentle inward strokes, as it is such a delicate area with very thin skin.
You may combine an eye gel with an eye cream to combat fine lines and wrinkles as well as puffiness and dark circles. Do this by first applying the eye gel, as previously directed. Allow to dry to a tacky feel. Then apply the cream as directed. You may only wish to apply both at nighttime.
Something to look for when purchasing eye care is a build in SFP. Yes, your eyes especially need protection from the sun. You should not use the same SPF on your face in the eye area. Products are specifically designed for the eye and neck area as the skin is very different here. It is thinner and more sensitive that the rest of the face. So treat it accordingly.
Everyone should ensure to use eye care from the age of 21. (Three things often give away our age, our eyes, our neck and our hands. A fourth maybe our children, but that’s another matter.).
Are you brand loyal?
This is often good. It is often recommended to use products within the one product line, however I do also believe every product line has its “wonder product” and its sometimes good to use the best eye cream in one range, best moisturiser in another and the best face mask with another. This way you feel, your skin care regime is more customized and personalised. However those of you with sensitised skin, problem skin etc be careful as this makes the process of elimination more difficult when sensitivities occur.
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