You may assume that the facial oils and creams you use on your face are fine to use under your eyes, but the skin under your eyes is very different to the skin on the rest of your face.
So what is an eye cream exactly?
An eye cream refers to a cream that is specifically formulated to be applied to the skin around the eyelid and target undereye concerns.
The skin under your eyes is thinner than the skin on the rest of your face, and contains very few oil glands, meaning you need to help it along with a product specifically designed for this sensitive and delicate area.
Eye creams are more concentrated and will help to address various issues with the eye area, just keep reading to find out how!
Reduces Puffiness
Ah, the dreaded under eye bags. Puffiness occurs when fluid builds up in the tissues around your eyes. This can be from lack of sleep, dehydration, poor diet or simply chronic allergies and sinus. Look for an eye cream that contains ingredients specifically formulated for reducing puffiness and adding hydration such as corn flower and rose, found in our Eyewaken Eye Cream.
Our pro-tip is really to look for a good moisturizing eye cream with ingredients such as green tea, caffeine, niacinamide, peptides and other antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and constrict blood vessels to reduce puffiness and fades dark circles.
Dark circles are another bane of this area, and the quickest way to not only make you look tired, but older too. Of course, a good concealer is always helpful, but wouldn’t it be nice to just have to apply one layer rather than have to layer and build to not look tired!?
Dark circles are a result of various factors including hereditary factors, stress and sun exposure. Dark circles are not always just related to lack of sleep!
Helps With Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Fine lines and wrinkles are a normal part of the aging process, but because the skin under the eyes lacks natural moisture and is so thin, it ages a lot quicker than the rest of the face if not taken care of. Keeping the skin in this delicate area requires the right hydrators.
Corpa Flora's Antidote H3 Hydration Energizing Eye Serum uses organic certified extract from horse chestnut to restore fibroblast dynamism to visibly reduce wrinkles around the eye area for a fresher look. You will notice its effects instantly, which is why we love it for our morning eye serum.
As part of an evening routine, Sahajan's Radiance Eye Cream is the luxurious choice. Triphala, Neem and Niacinamide offer a triple threat to target dark circles, fine lines and to combat puffiness by improving circulation. Wake up fresh faced and feeling beautiful!
 
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Tips and Tricks for Applying
Below are a few tips to help you apply your eye cream the right way for beautiful results.
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Pat, don’t rub into your skin! Use your ring finger to gently pat your eye cream into your eye area until fully absorbed.
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Store your eye cream in the fridge. The coolness will help to constrict your blood vessels for an immediate tightening effect.
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Always opt for fragrance free and all natural eye creams such as the ones you will find at our store.
Our Final Thoughts
Eye cream is an effective addition to your skincare routine if you have specific under-eye issues you're hoping to correct. However, as some concerns may not be reversible, like volume loss, there are some instances where eye cream is just not enough. If you're looking to hydrate the eye area but don't suffer from dark circles, puffiness, or wrinkles, you can absolutely use your go-to moisturizer. However, just be cautious not to apply possible irritants like retinol or exfoliating acids.
