The skin under the eyes is thinner than the skin on the rest of your face, and therefore is more vulnerable to wrinkles, darkness and other signs of aging. The area under your eyes also lacks oil glands to provide natural moisture and keep the skin soft and protected. These characteristics mean that your under-eye skin may need a little extra attention.
Step 1
Choose a moisturizing cream formulated specifically for the eye area. A regular moisturizer may have a different combination of ingredients and may irritate the eyes, says Discovery Health.
Step 2
Apply the cream immediately after bathing, if possible, to help keep the moisture in the skin.
Step 3
Use a dotting motion to apply the eye cream, advises the University of Maryland Medical Center. Rubbing this delicate area may cause wrinkles.
Step 4
Put your makeup on after, not before, the eye cream. The moisturizer must be directly on the skin for its ingredients to do their work.
Tips and Warnings
- It's not necessary to get the most expensive eye cream you can find. According to Consumer Reports, cheaper drug store brands work just as well as the pricier products. Most eye creams contain anti-wrinkle ingredients as well as moisturizers. If you aren't seeing the desired results, ask your dermatologist or doctor about prescription-strength creams.
Things You'll Need
- Eye cream
References
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes--Treatment
- Discovery Health: Do You Really Need a Different Moisturizer for Your Eyes?
- Discovery Health: What Eye Creams Can and Can't Do
- Consumer Reports: Do Eye Creams Make a Visible Difference?
- Mayo Clinic: Dry Skin--Lifestyle and Home Remedies
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