Every woman wants to look majestic and it’s necessary to care for the skin around the eye area. The skin around your eyes is thin, delicate and sensitive and there are a few certain skin care practices you should take into consideration in order to get rid of bags under your eyes, dark circles, wrinkles and fine lines. Here are seven handy tips on how to care for the skin around your eyes.

1. Special ingredients

If you decide to use a separate product for the eye area, you need to avoid certain ingredients. Look for the products that contain haloxyl, peptides, nicotinic acid, caffeine, ceramides, retinol and moisturizers. The usage of these ingredients helps us fight wrinkles, discoloration, fine lines and puffiness. Stay away from the products that contain oil since it will clog the glands around the eyes.

2. Be gentle

It’s of great importance that caring for the skin around eyes requires being very gentle, because the skin on your eye area is 6-10 times thinner than other parts of your face. Avoid rough washing, rubbing and pulling the skin around your eyes, because it can have a negative impact on the structure of your skin.

3. Reconsider waxing

Eyebrow waxing can damage the top layer of the skin around your eyes. Many waxing fans may find it erroneous, but it’s better to tweeze your eyebrows instead of using wax. If waxing is good for you, you can continue, but make sure your esthetician is very gentle.

4. Use a separate product

It’s generally agreed that the skin around the eyes is special and requires separate care. I mean you shouldn’t use facial care products on your eye area. Even skin experts cannot come to a common solution. Your face wash can be too harsh for this gentle and thin skin area, because it is used to remove oil and dirt and usually contains some abrasive particles.

5. Wear sunscreen

It’s not a secret that our eye area often suffers from the sunlight and needs certain care. We can prevent premature aging and sun damage using eye creams which have a broad spectrum of protection. They will your skin and make it smooth and soft.

6. Massage

If you want to rid yourself of numerous skin problems, then try to massage your face on a regular basis. Massage can help you reduce dark circles, puffiness, and frown lines. While you may think this step is not helpful, it can really do wonders for the appearance of your skin.

7. Masks and pads

It is well known that eye masks and pads are full of super options to refresh and brighten your skin. This care is a great way to moisturize and calm down ultra thin and tender eye area. It is good to pamper the skin with masks which soothe and hydrate the neglected area.

I hope these little hints helped you. It’s true that eyes are the mirror of our inner world. So make sure you care for the skin of your eye area every day. If you have any other tips, please share them with us in the comments section.

BDST: 1534 HRS, JULY-13, 2014