Eye cream
Why you need to use a good eye cream
Using an eye cream is essential because the skin around your eyes is significantly thinner than the skin on the rest of your face. In fact, the skin here is only about 0.5 millimetres thick, which is one of the reasons why fine lines and wrinkles tend to appear here first.
If you wish to postpone these wrinkles or smooth out the ones you already have, it is important to choose an eye cream that is specially developed for thin and delicate skin. The type and quantity of ingredients must be adapted to the eye area, as this skin is more prone to dryness and sensitivity than the rest of the face.
Why you should not apply your eye cream to your eyelids
The skin on the eyelids is extremely thin and sensitive, which means it does not tolerate the active ingredients typically found in an eye cream. Applying eye cream too close to the eyes can therefore increase the risk of irritation without providing any additional benefit.
Protect the delicate skin around your eyes
The area around the eyes is very delicate, which makes it particularly sensitive to external factors such as sunlight and wind. The skin here is only about 0.5 millimetres thick, which is why the first visible signs of ageing often appear around the eyes, including fine lines and wrinkles.
Give the skin around the eyes some extra care
Many people do not think to give the eye area extra care. Instead, they use a basic day cream and assume this is sufficient, but the skin around the eyes cannot tolerate the richer ingredients typically found in facial skincare products.
Because of its thin structure, the skin around the eyes is more exposed to external influences throughout the day. Without the right care, this can lead to dryness, irritation, redness, swelling and dark circles, which is why the eye area benefits from products with protective and well-balanced ingredients.
Use a good eye cream with protective ingredients
Because the skin in the eye area is very thin, it requires mild and protective ingredients that are developed specifically for this delicate skin. If you use your day cream or night cream around the eyes, you may experience redness, dryness or irritation, as the ingredients in your daily moisturisers are often too strong for the eye area.
If you want to delay the appearance of wrinkles or smooth out existing fine lines, it is important to use an eye cream with ingredients designed for the thin skin around the eyes. This is especially relevant if you experience dryness, as an eye cream for dry skin helps maintain moisture and comfort in the eye area throughout the day.
How to apply eye cream
Eye cream should be applied around the eyes and not directly on them. Even though it is called an eye cream, the product is not intended to be applied to the eyelids. Instead, apply the eye cream to the skin around the eyes, where early signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles typically appear, and where the skin may also be prone to dryness or puffiness.
The skin on the eyelids is extremely thin, and applying active ingredients here can easily lead to irritation or redness. The eyelids also do not benefit from eye cream, as concerns such as dryness, wrinkles, dark circles or puffiness usually occur in the surrounding eye area rather than on the eyelid itself.
Carefully pat on the skin around the eyes
Use only a small amount of product to ensure that it can be fully absorbed by the skin. After application, the eye cream should not remain as a visible layer on the surface, but be absorbed completely.
Apply a small amount of eye cream to your fingertip and gently pat it into the skin around the eyes, both under the eye and just below the eyebrow. This light application technique helps avoid unnecessary pressure on the delicate skin and is especially suitable for skin that is prone to sensitivity or puffiness.
Store eye cream cold for a great energy boost
If you tend to wake up with heavy eyelids, it may be best to use eye cream in the morning and allow the eye area to rest at night. In other situations, applying eye cream both morning and evening can help maintain comfort and hydration throughout the day.
Storing your eye cream in the refrigerator provides a cooling sensation when applied. This can feel refreshing in the morning, especially if the skin around the eyes appears tired or slightly puffy after waking up.
Eye cream to cover different needs
Our selection of eye creams is designed to address different needs around the eyes. You will find firming eye creams that help delay early signs of ageing, as well as eye creams developed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, often referred to as crow’s feet.
The range also includes eye cream for dark circles, eye cream for puffy eyes and options suited for skin that tends to feel dry. This makes it possible to choose an eye cream based on both skin type and the specific concerns you want to target in the eye area.
Choose eye cream according to skin type
When choosing an eye cream, it is important to select a product that suits your individual skin type and targets the specific concerns you experience around the eyes.
If you need extra moisture for dry skin around the eyes, an eye cream with hyaluronic acid can help support hydration and comfort. For concerns related to swelling or puffiness, choosing an eye cream for puffy eyes can help address the appearance of fluid retention in the eye area through carefully selected ingredients.
If you notice fine lines around the eyes, an anti aging eye treatment is a suitable choice. Our anti-age eye cream contains ingredients developed to help delay biological age-related changes and support the skin’s elasticity in the delicate eye area.
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