Why is eye cream Important?
Like moisturizers you use on your face, eye creams include skin-restoring and replenishing benefit ingredients to help hydrate, reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles and defend against UV rays and other environmental aggressors. Many also contain anti-aging ingredients to diminish crow’s feet, fine lines and wrinkles. Most products are formulated with a combination of ingredients—so it’s best to choose an eye-cream based on your specific skin concern. Look for eye creams that have been ophthalmologist tested.
Eye creams can help with a variety of skin concerns around the eyes, including:
- Hydration: Eye creams can hydrate the under-eye area, which is often more delicate than the skin on the rest of the face.
- Puffiness: Eye creams can reduce puffiness and swelling caused by fluid buildup.
- Dark circles: Eye creams with ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide can help brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark circles.
- Wrinkles and fine lines: Eye creams with ingredients like retinol can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, crow’s feet, and fine lines.
- UV protection: Eye creams can help protect the under-eye area from UV rays and other environmental aggressors.
- Makeup preparation: Eye creams can help prepare the skin for makeup.
- Soothed eyes: Eye creams can soothe tired eyes with calming and nourishing ingredients.
When choosing an eye cream, it’s best to look for one that’s ophthalmologist tested and formulated for your specific skin concerns. You should also apply eye cream gently with your ring finger to avoid irritating the delicate under-eye area.
Some ingredients that can be found in eye creams include:
- Hyaluronic acid: A moisturizer that helps prevent water loss in the skin and improve elasticity
- Vitamin C: Can boost collagen production
- Peptides: Can boost collagen production
- Retinol: Can boost cell turnover
- Ceramide: A moisturizer that helps prevent water loss in the skin and improve elasticity
To apply eye cream, you can put a few dots under your eyes and gently pat it in with your finger
Why should you use eye cream?
Eye cream is not just your average moisturiser. It has been specifically formulated to combat the issues which are concentrated around the eyes. The goal is to lock in some super-targeted hydration whilst also delivering ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, to the spot where it’s most needed.
Eye creams are designed for fragile skin around the eyes. That’s their job. And if you choose the right one, you will be able to give this area of your face the love and devotion it actually needs.
Why is eye cream important?
Since the skin around our eyes is thinner and more delicate than the rest of the face, it holds less moisture at once, which can easily be lost and lead to dryness. Eye creams tend to be thicker or use more oil than other products to add moisture and help hold it in longer.
Eye cream is important because it can help improve the quality of the skin around your eyes, which is thinner and more delicate than the rest of your face.
Ingredients to Look Out for
How do eye creams manage to do all these wondrous things? With the right formulations, of course! At Fleur & Bee, we think the best eye cream is one without any toxins, chemicals, animal byproducts, or artificial fragrances.
Here are a few important ingredients that can bring light to your eyes:
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
It works by reducing the production of the signal molecule, interleukin-6 (IL-6) which promotes inflammation in the skin and less inflammation means slower degradation of important things (like collagen) that results in younger looking skin for a longer time.
Tripeptide-32
Our exclusive peptide promotes the natural synchronization of skin’s natural day/night (circadian) rhythm, in which skin protects itself by day and repairs itself by night.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is believed to work by reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by facial expressions. It is often found in skincare products, particularly those targeting the signs of aging. In terms of appearance, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is typically a white, crystalline powder. Consumers can find a range of skincare products formulated with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, such as serums, creams, and anti-aging treatments.
Dipeptide-2
- Reduce the appearance of puffy eyes
- Improve lymphatic circulation
- Help clear away under-eye bags, spider veins, and rosacea
- Reduce wrinkles by promoting the synthesis of skin proteins
How to Apply Eye Cream
To apply eye cream, use your ring finger to gently dab a tiny pea-sized amount of product onto the under-eye area, starting from the inner corner and moving outwards, patting it in lightly with a tapping motion; avoid rubbing or pulling the delicate skin around your eyes.
Key points to remember:
- Use your ring finger: This finger applies the least pressure, ideal for the sensitive eye area.
- Small amount: A pea-sized amount is usually enough for both eyes.
- Application technique: Gently dot the cream under your eyes, starting from the inner corner and moving outwards.
- Patting motion: Use a gentle tapping motion to blend the cream into your skin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eye Cream
1 Do eye creams actually work?
Eye creams can improve the quality of the skin around your eyes, but they can’t fix every undereye concern. If you aren’t satisfied with the results from regular eye cream use after a few months, your dermatologist may recommend an in-office procedure to tackle the issue.
2 Should I use eye cream for dark circles?
Yes. Regularly applying a dark circle removal cream can help reduce the appearance of dark circles.
3 Do dermatologists recommend eye cream?
Yes! The experts we spoke to for this story say the ingredients in many eye creams can improve elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles.
4 At what age should you start using eye cream?
When it comes to maintaining youthful, healthy-looking skin, prevention is key – particularly around the eyes. To delay the signs of aging (fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet) and counteract the appearance of dryness, puffiness and dark circles, it’s advised to start using an eye cream as early as your 20s.
5 What does dark circle cream do?
Regardless of how well rested you are, dark circles can be caused by genetics, pigmentation, allergies, and thinning skin. Luckily, the best eye creams on the market can help smooth, hydrate, and brighten the under-eye area to make darkness less noticeable and easier to conceal.
6 Do anti-dark circle creams work?
Eye creams can improve the quality of the skin around your eyes, but they can’t fix every undereye concern. If you aren’t satisfied with the results from regular eye cream use after a few months, your dermatologist may recommend an in-office procedure to tackle the issue.
7 What are the best ingredients for dark circles?
Ingredients: Consider products that contain key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, retinol, caffeine, peptides and vitamin C to help treat and reduce the appearance of dark under-eye circles.
8 Is it necessary to use eye cream?
If you’ve ever wondered to yourself, “Do I really need to use an eye cream?” the answer is yes. The skin around our eyes tends to be more fragile and prone to dryness compared to the rest of our face, which means the area shows signs of aging more quickly. Think crow’s feet, skin laxity, and even sun spots.
9 Why is eye cream important?
Since the skin around our eyes is thinner and more delicate than the rest of the face, it holds less moisture at once, which can easily be lost and lead to dryness. Eye creams tend to be thicker or use more oil than other products to add moisture and help hold it in longer.
10 What happens when you stop using eye cream?
The skin texture changed to feel dry and rough. This was because a lack of hydration to the under eye area. The skin under the eye is delicate and can become dehydrated very easily.
