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.
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?
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.
To reduce under eye puffiness, gels containing a decongestant or caffeine will work better than creams, because the consistancy of gel is lighter. These ingredients are able to decrease that puffiness, while retaining moisture on top of the skin. However, you can de-hydrate your skin if you use it, other than after cleansing; and that 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.
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
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'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. - 15359
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?
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.
To reduce under eye puffiness, gels containing a decongestant or caffeine will work better than creams, because the consistancy of gel is lighter. These ingredients are able to decrease that puffiness, while retaining moisture on top of the skin. However, you can de-hydrate your skin if you use it, other than after cleansing; and that 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.
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
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'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. - 15359
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