Excactly How and When Do I Use Eye Creams?

If you view your eye area in a mirror that magnifies 10 times, you still won't see your pores. Therefore, eye area pores are too small and tight to accept the molecules in regular facial skin care products, that's why specific eye products are necessary. In order to be the most effective, eye area creams or gels must be concistently used after each cleansing your face.

Cosmetic counter advisors can help you determine your skin type; dry, combinaton or oily. To be sure that a particular product is what you need, ask to read any literature that accompanies it. However, having some prior knowledge will work to your advantage.

What Do They Do?

Eye creams today, are designed to address particular concerns like dark circles, crows feet, fine lines, extra dry eye area skin or puffy under eyes. Nearly every major cosmetic line has a basic under eye product that includes a sun block. Trying samples will let you know if a particular type will be effective 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.

If you have dark circles, they may be a sign of a family trait or you may be coming down with something. Consider more resting time or look for vitamin k in your eye cream, either or both should reduce that darkness. Products for dark circles are designed to minimize the capillaries in the under eye area, which will help them move back from the skins surface so the darkness is less visible. If these ideas are not effective for you, a visit to your doctor can let you know if your need a prescription medication and to rule out kidney or thyroid problems.

How do I use Eye Creams or Gels

Many women don't use eye creams because they say it gets in their eyes. That usually means it's closer to the eye than it should be. To prevent that, use clean hands and a cotton swab to remove a small amount of product and place it on your (ring) fourth finger. Warm your cream by rubbing your two ring fingers together to equally spread your product onto each finger, this will promote deeper penetration and easier spreading.

Around the outer bone of your eye area, place small dots of product. For three of four seconds, lightly tap the outer eye area vertically, focusing on the area of possible crows feet. Then slide your finger back and forth through the cream/gel a few times and and if you have dry lids or brow areas, sweep around the entire ocular bone a couple of times in each direction.

That'll do it, under eye products will rehydrate the other dry skin cells by pulling that moisture to the areas that need it. For best results, use your eye products after toning and before moisturizing. Even though you may not have under eye concerns like fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness or dark circles, normal moisture is what you should strive for in the eye area. Girls over 16 who use eye makeup really should be using a basic, sun blocking eye cream. You'll never be sorry.