If you look in a mirror you will probably see some of your pores - we all can, but if you use a magnifying mirror that magnifies 10 times, you will not see the pores around your eyes; they are that small and that tight. So, the creams that are formulated for the face will not penetrate the skin around the eyes. That's why you must use a cream (or gel) that is made especially for the eye area, and use it whenever you cleanse 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?
Today's eye creams/gels are usually designed to respond to specific eye area problems, such as puffiness, dark circles, lines and wrinkles, or just adding moisture to dry skin. In the last few years most companies have added a basic eye cream with a sunscreen to their selection. I've seen advertisements for creams/gels that claim to address all of the above concerns, ask for samples to see how effective they are 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!
If you have dry skin and have fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, creams will work best. They reyhdrate the skin beneath the surface while leaving a slight residue of oil and moisture on the surface. But, you should know that a long period of using too much eye cream or using it at times other than after cleansing may result in white heads (oil clogged pores that look like tiny white pimples).
Concerned about dark circles? Most people get them as part of their family's traits. Some people only get them when they are overly tired or sick. In either case, make sure you get enough rest and use an eye cream or gel with vitamin K, which will soften the dark color or make the circles appear less prominent. The creams or gels that deal with dark circles, work in the same way as eye drops. They will reduce the size of the capillaries beneath the surface of the skin, allowing them to recede so that the skins surface appears clear. As with eye drops, the dark circle eye treatment, doesn't work for everyone and of course, this is just a daily/temporary remedy. Also, check with your doctor to be sure that your dark circles are not a sign of kidney or thyroid problems.
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.
Around the outer bone of your eye area, place small dots of product. For three of four seconds, lightly tap the outer eye area vertically, focusing on the area of possible crows feet. Then slide your finger back and forth through the cream/gel a few times and and if you have dry lids or brow areas, sweep around the entire ocular bone a couple of times in each 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. - 15438
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?
Today's eye creams/gels are usually designed to respond to specific eye area problems, such as puffiness, dark circles, lines and wrinkles, or just adding moisture to dry skin. In the last few years most companies have added a basic eye cream with a sunscreen to their selection. I've seen advertisements for creams/gels that claim to address all of the above concerns, ask for samples to see how effective they are 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!
If you have dry skin and have fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes, creams will work best. They reyhdrate the skin beneath the surface while leaving a slight residue of oil and moisture on the surface. But, you should know that a long period of using too much eye cream or using it at times other than after cleansing may result in white heads (oil clogged pores that look like tiny white pimples).
Concerned about dark circles? Most people get them as part of their family's traits. Some people only get them when they are overly tired or sick. In either case, make sure you get enough rest and use an eye cream or gel with vitamin K, which will soften the dark color or make the circles appear less prominent. The creams or gels that deal with dark circles, work in the same way as eye drops. They will reduce the size of the capillaries beneath the surface of the skin, allowing them to recede so that the skins surface appears clear. As with eye drops, the dark circle eye treatment, doesn't work for everyone and of course, this is just a daily/temporary remedy. Also, check with your doctor to be sure that your dark circles are not a sign of kidney or thyroid problems.
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.
Around the outer bone of your eye area, place small dots of product. For three of four seconds, lightly tap the outer eye area vertically, focusing on the area of possible crows feet. Then slide your finger back and forth through the cream/gel a few times and and if you have dry lids or brow areas, sweep around the entire ocular bone a couple of times in each 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. - 15438
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