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.
Ask a cosmetic counter beauty advisor which is best for your skin type (Dry, Combination or Oily). Then read the enclosed literature to be sure that your eye cream or gel addresses your concerns. It's always best if you have an idea of what you need before makeing your purchase.
What Do They Do?
Today's eye creams/gels are usually designed to respond to specific eye area problems, such as puffiness, dark circles, lines and wrinkles, or just adding moisture to dry skin. In the last few years most companies have added a basic eye cream with a sunscreen to their selection. I've seen advertisements for creams/gels that claim to address all of the above concerns, ask for samples to see how effective they are for you.
For puffy under eyes, most under eye gels contain caffeine or a decongestant and are a lighter consistency than creams. They work to reduce puffiness under the eyes by absorbing or dissipating the extra water in that area and moisturizing the surface skin. But, don't get carried away, you can remove too much moisture if you use it other than after cleansing your skin and too much dehydration produces wrinkles.
Creams work best for dry skin and are formulated to plump up the creases beneath the skin that cause fine lines and wrinkles. They will also leave an oil based moisture residue on the surface of the skin. However, using too much or too often, creams can cause tiny white heads that are really oil clogged pores, so only use eye creams after cleansing your face.
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?
Some women say they don't use eye cream (or gel) because it gets in their eyes. That means they are placing it too close. The following method of application will prevent that. With clean hands, use a cotton swab to remove a small pea size amount of eye cream or gel from your jar. Roll that cream from the cotton swab or squeeze your product from its tube onto your forth (ring) finger. Rub your two ring fingers together in a circular motion, this will spread and warm the eye cream (or gel), giving you equal amounts on each finger. Warm products penetrate deeper and are easier to spread.
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's all there is to it, your product will move up or down and those dry cells will absorb as much cream or gel as needed. After your toner and before your moisturizer is the best time to use your eye product. It is important to keep the eye area normally moist, even if you don't have problems with dark circles, wrinkles or puffiness. Anyone over 16 who uses eye makeup needs to use under eye sun blocking, moisturizing products twice daily. You'll never regret it. - 15266
Ask a cosmetic counter beauty advisor which is best for your skin type (Dry, Combination or Oily). Then read the enclosed literature to be sure that your eye cream or gel addresses your concerns. It's always best if you have an idea of what you need before makeing your purchase.
What Do They Do?
Today's eye creams/gels are usually designed to respond to specific eye area problems, such as puffiness, dark circles, lines and wrinkles, or just adding moisture to dry skin. In the last few years most companies have added a basic eye cream with a sunscreen to their selection. I've seen advertisements for creams/gels that claim to address all of the above concerns, ask for samples to see how effective they are for you.
For puffy under eyes, most under eye gels contain caffeine or a decongestant and are a lighter consistency than creams. They work to reduce puffiness under the eyes by absorbing or dissipating the extra water in that area and moisturizing the surface skin. But, don't get carried away, you can remove too much moisture if you use it other than after cleansing your skin and too much dehydration produces wrinkles.
Creams work best for dry skin and are formulated to plump up the creases beneath the skin that cause fine lines and wrinkles. They will also leave an oil based moisture residue on the surface of the skin. However, using too much or too often, creams can cause tiny white heads that are really oil clogged pores, so only use eye creams after cleansing your face.
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?
Some women say they don't use eye cream (or gel) because it gets in their eyes. That means they are placing it too close. The following method of application will prevent that. With clean hands, use a cotton swab to remove a small pea size amount of eye cream or gel from your jar. Roll that cream from the cotton swab or squeeze your product from its tube onto your forth (ring) finger. Rub your two ring fingers together in a circular motion, this will spread and warm the eye cream (or gel), giving you equal amounts on each finger. Warm products penetrate deeper and are easier to spread.
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's all there is to it, your product will move up or down and those dry cells will absorb as much cream or gel as needed. After your toner and before your moisturizer is the best time to use your eye product. It is important to keep the eye area normally moist, even if you don't have problems with dark circles, wrinkles or puffiness. Anyone over 16 who uses eye makeup needs to use under eye sun blocking, moisturizing products twice daily. You'll never regret it. - 15266
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