How to apply eye cream correctly

If you thoroughly approach the issue of studying the basics of skin care for the face and around the eyes, you can prolong its youth and beauty for many years. The main thing is to observe the technique and choose the right means.

This important procedure is often performed incorrectly, if at all. Many of the fair sex after 25 years, namely at this age, it is recommended to start taking care of the skin around the eyes more carefully, they doubt that for this it is necessary to purchase a separate product and not even one. It seems that the promising tool from the new commercial is just a marketing trick, but it is not.

The skin of the eyelids is really different from the skin of the face. It is thinner, more delicate and receptive to external influences. Due to the fact that the number of sebaceous glands on the eyelids is minimal, the skin around the eyes is drier and more sensitive. In addition, the eyelids are associated with facial muscles, and intense facial expressions lead to the rapid formation of wrinkles.

There are several main criteria for choosing a skin care product around the eyes:

• Age. For young skin up to 30 years old, a light water-based gel texture will suffice. More active anti-aging agents can be used after 30;

• Compound. Delicate skin is contraindicated in active chemical components, aggressive and rough substances in their effect;

• Appointment. Means around the eyes are not limited to one cream for any time of the day. These are moisturizing gels, express care for eyelid edema and dark circles under the eyes, helpers in the fight against signs of aging, products that are divided into the “Day” and “Night” phases, creams that smooth wrinkles around the eyes and other related products. They can be used in combination, choosing products that are complementary in composition. Effective care is provided by natural cosmetic products, herbal ingredients, hair oils that are beneficial to the skin and the growth of fluffy eyelashes.

Designed to tighten and smooth the skin, replenish elasticity components, slow down the aging process.

Lifting creams include:

• vitamins, synthesizing collagen fibers for skin elasticity, normalizing the balance of the skin in cells. This function is performed by retinol, or vitamin A;

• Antioxidants. Protect the skin from UV rays, preserving the structure of the epidermis. These include vitamins E and C.

• Alpha Lipoic Acid. Fills wrinkles, smoothing the skin, hides cosmetic defects and imperfections;

• Humidifiers. For example, hyaluronic acid, which retains moisture in the cells, making the skin supple, and kinetin - a moisturizer, a barrier against UV rays, a rejuvenator;

• coenzymes. The most common - Q10, is responsible for immune protection and inhibits the aging of the epidermis;

• Components of plant origin.

Luxurious in texture, saturated in composition, this cream makes the skin more elastic, evens out tone, saturates the cells with moisture. A special collagen complex reduces mimic and age wrinkles, revitalizes and tightens the skin.

Main Ingredients:

• Collagen-forming peptides. Responsible for the production of such important elements as collagen, fibronectin, hyaluronic acid;

• Amino acids - for hydrated skin and perfect tone;

• plant extracts. For example, aloe or chamomile, which gently smooth and relieve swelling;

• softening ingredients.

Moisturizing is what the delicate skin of the eyelids needs the most. Moisturizing creams delicately care for it, providing cells with moisture for a long time, improve water drainage and collagen production.

As a rule, such a tool is very light and pleasant in texture, applied and felt like water on the skin.After application, the skin of the eyelids becomes elastic, the number of wrinkles decreases, swelling and blueness under the eyes disappear.

Moisturizing formulas are pretty simple.. They include water, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, flower decoctions, vitamins, and other auxiliary components, except for silicones and parabens.

It comes to the rescue when the usual remedy no longer gives the desired result. The effect of such a cream is minus several years without injections and surgical intervention. The main tasks of the product:

• A noticeable decrease in the severity of mimic and age wrinkles due to non-injection filling of the skin;

• Instant transformation of the skin, restoring its smoothness, elasticity, radiant appearance;

• Preventing the appearance of new wrinkles;

• The fight against swelling and blue under the eyes.

The following components can be found in the product: water, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, peptides. Such a remedy will not do without essential and vegetable oils, keratin, collagen and elastin, plant extracts and vitamins. Hormones are not excluded from the list of components of effective creams.

The tool in its properties is almost identical to the lifting cream – reduces wrinkles, regenerates, slows down cell aging. It also reduces wrinkles, renews the skin, protects it from negative influences.

Composition rich in oils - shea, wheat germ, jojoba, macadamia, plant extracts, water, hyaluronic acid, other auxiliary components that vary from company to company.

Nourishing creams are denser in texture than moisturizers, but are easily distributed over the skin. The tool literally melts on the eyelids, completely absorbed without films and traces, gives a long-lasting feeling of smoothness. The effect of such a cream is noticeable almost immediately: it nourishes and moisturizes the skin, making it younger, toned, and looking fresh and radiant.

The composition of the cream includes: thermal water or flower decoction, vitamins for the skin, glycerin, arginine, rich oils, such as shea, apricot, jojoba, grape seed.

Such products are usually a unique and effective cocktail of antioxidants, nutrients, moisturizers. A high-quality anti-aging cream literally “erases” age-related changes, dark circles, pigmentation, fatigue, swelling, signs of lack of sleep and active mimic manifestations from the face. The skin again becomes dense, elastic and literally glows from the inside.

In addition to the fact that the eyelids are tightened, bags under the eyes disappear, the skin is filled with energy and looks well-groomed, anti-aging creams continue to work throughout the day as a quality primer for eye makeup, and some luxury products can replace cosmetics, giving the face a "Photoshop effect".

The composition often contains coenzymes, retinol, peptides, kinetin, other "building materials" for the skin, vitamins, plant extracts, oils.

The list of funds on the packaging of creams is sometimes surprising and unpredictable. Among the active ingredients you can find unexpected ingredients - from yeast and golden orchid to seaweed and caviar.

Ginseng, or “root of life” in the oriental, has been used in cosmetology and medicine for thousands of years. It is a natural antioxidant with a strong anti-aging effect, thanks to which it is so popular in the fight against age-related changes.

This amazing plant contains a complete list of mineral vitamins and elements necessary for the skin, including iron, zinc, manganese, phosphorus, molybdenum; rich content of acids: nicotinic, folic, pantothenic, amino acids, polysaccharides.

All these riches of ginseng essence have the following properties:

• Deep moisturizing, preventing cell dehydration;

• Regeneration and renewal;

• Smoothing wrinkles and preventing new ones;

• Increased skin tone;

• Normalization of blood microcirculation and metabolism;

• Synthesis of collagen.

Enzymes are the basis of cosmetic preparations - bioactive substancesthat enhance individual processes in the skin. There are a lot of enzymes used in cosmetology - these are amylase, protein kinase, lipase, and other beauty assistants with complex names and important roles. They actively moisturize the skin, activate it to fight the causes of aging, and improve tone.

Creams with the addition of this wonderful gift of nature are nutritious. Valuable African walnut oil has the ability to restore and moisturize, softens and protects, which is why it is so actively used in facial care. In particular, it is indispensable for dry skin of the eyelids and the area around the eyes, against peeling and unevenness. It has an anti-inflammatory effect, soothes and moisturizes.

The anti-aging effect lies in the ability of the oil to activate the production of collagen and elastin., in increasing the elasticity and firmness of the skin, smoothing wrinkles. It is also a reliable protector from UV rays, the negative effects of aggressive environmental factors.

At their core, peptides are proteins that consist of chains of amino acids and are the "bricks" in the construction of proteins. There are natural and synthetic origin. In cosmetology, peptides of the second type are used more often and more effectively.

The anti-aging properties of creams with peptides are greatly exaggerated. Despite all their miraculous effects, they are not a panacea and cannot replace Botox, but this is a very important and useful component in creams. They give the skin deep hydration, increase its resistance to negative influences, improve the structure and appearance. Thanks to peptides, regeneration processes proceed faster, elasticity increases, the skin becomes denser and healthier.

Caffeine helps the body cheer up not only from the inside, but also from the outside. Creams with this component actively restore the structure of the skin, tone it up, slow down the aging process, and strengthen it.Due to increased lymph flow and normalization of blood circulation, the skin "wakes up", shines, gets rid of bags and bruises under the eyes.

The popular creamshark retinol» with the content of the product of the same name and fruit acids. These components stimulate the renewal of skin cells, deeply moisturize and smooth. The addition of shea butter and collagen makes it more elastic and firm, reduces the depth and number of wrinkles. Also under the control of this tool is harmful UV radiation and the manifestation of imperfections - acne, inflammation, irregularities on the skin.

Parsley - a source of youth and beauty, which can be grown in the garden in the garden or on the balcony. It will be equally useful in a vegetable salad, in a homemade face mask and in a ready-made cream. This humble herb has amazing eye care benefits:

• Smoothes deep and fine wrinkles;

• Whitens and evens out skin tone;

• Acts as a powerful antioxidant;

• Eliminates "crow's feet";

• Stimulates the production of collagen;

• Saturates with vitamins and acids.

Avocado oil takes over the function of moisturizing, a regenerating component, increases the elasticity of the skin. Provitamin B-5 restores the barrier functions of the epidermis, acts as an antiseptic, eliminates cracks, relieves itching, peeling. The result of repeated use: the skin is smooth, healthy, saturated with moisture.

Cornflower saturates the deep layers of the epidermis with moisture, energizes the cells, improves its structure, tones, smoothes wrinkles. The skin becomes soft, like a baby, fresh and healthy.

However, jokes aside, the tool really works effectively to preserve the youth and beauty of the skin around the eyes. This unusual ingredient is obtained from the mucus of edible snails, on the same farms where they are grown for elite restaurants. Snail cosmetics are effective as a moisturizer, antiseptic of natural origin, regenerating agent. It helps to make the skin tone perfect, reduces the depth and visibility of wrinkles, relieves redness, heals inflammation, and improves the appearance of the skin.

Application features:

• Before the procedure, the skin must be well cleansed;

• You need to apply a very thin layer, trying not to disturb the moving eyelid. A small pea on the ring finger is enough;

• A large amount of cream can roll off during blinking, and the excess runs the risk of getting on the mucous membrane;

• Finger movements should be light, driving. In no case should you intensively rub and stretch delicate skin;

• Massage lines go from the inner corner of the eye to the outer one along the upper part, from the outer one back - along the lower one. For convenience, you can apply the product around the eyes, focusing on the bone just below the eyelids;

• It is not recommended to apply eye cream just before going to bed, otherwise swelling, bags, folds will appear in the morning;

• The cream should not be too oily or thick in consistency, it can cause swelling of the thin skin of the eyelids;

• The cream should be used regularly and products that have expired should be disposed of in a timely manner.

All products in the cosmetic pharmaceutical industry can be of more or less quality, have fans and critics. When choosing a cream, you should look at cosmetic products that have already proven themselves on the market. Including budget options, which can be safely entrusted with delicate facial care.

The top best cosmetics include:

• neolid - an effective hypoallergenic complex from bags under the eyes for all ages.
• "Black pearl Idilica"- good care for modest money. After application, the skin will be moisturized and protected for 24 hours, the complexion will become smoother, the epidermis will be more elastic, and the appearance of wrinkles will be delayed.
• "Neva cosmetics"- a proven product of one of the largest manufacturers of cosmetics on the Russian market. The products not only take good care of the skin, according to their purpose, but are also available to everyone because of their budget price.
• "Adaptive Cellular Rejuvenation"from the already mentioned company" Black Pearl ". An excellent moisturizer, an assistant in the fight against wrinkles and comprehensive skin care.Suitable for frequent use in Day and Night formulas.
• "Evening- face and eye cream.
• cien - Day care cream that reduces the number of wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new ones.

And more expensive care products: TimeWise, Diademine No. 110, Mary Kay, Bioderma, Weleda.

Despite the opinion that additional products for skin care around the eyes are banal marketing, and their effectiveness is a myth, many girls use this type of cosmetics in skin care.

The product has earned positive reviews as a good assistant in prolonging youth and beauty. Separately, the advantages of such products as moisturizing gels, remedies for bruises and swelling, anti-aging creams are noted.

The products of Russian manufacturers are praised for their high quality, reasonable price and luxury cosmetics of European brands for their amazing effect, delicate textures, pleasant aromas and beautiful format.

In the next video - a master class in applying a cream around the eyes for beauty and health.