The skin around our eye is one of the sensitive skin and you should have knowledge about how to take care of it to attain younger-looking skin. To take care of it you have to follow a proper skincare routine in which eye cream plays a vital role. It helps in the reduction of wrinkles around your eyes and in curing dark circles.
For applying eye cream you should have knowledge about how to apply it. Here we are going to discuss how to apply eye cream and how to choose the best under eye cream.
Follow these steps for correct application of under-eye cream:
1-Under eye skin is sensitive so you should always use your ring finger to apply under eye cream as the ring finger is the weakest finger and when you apply under eye cream with it, it applies minimal force.
2- Always follow this rule ‘less is more so always take pea-sized under eye cream and apply small dots after that pat the under eye cream with your ring finger. Make sure you don't drag or rub the product.
3- Make sure you don't apply the excess product as it may enter your eyes and can cause itching and irritation.
4- Leave the cream for 2 minutes to absorb it in your skin before applying any other product.
5- After 2 minutes you can apply any skincare or makeup product that you want.
These were the steps that you have to follow while applying under eye creams. Now we will discuss some points that you should keep in your mind if you are applying under eye cream.
•You should always apply moisture and sunscreen after applying under eye cream.
•Use under eye cream twice a day if you want to see effective results.
•It is not advisable to sleep wearing eye makeup. Makeup removal should be done with mild and gentle products that are safe to use around the eyes.
The best ingredients you should look for while buying an under eye cream are:
Retinol
It is a vitamin A derivative that triggers the active collagen production in the skin required for strengthening the skin. Retinol also provides you with even skin by reducing the skin imperfections like sunspots and fine lines. Therefore it is a good ingredient for an under eye cream for the treatment of dark circles.
Vitamin C & E
Apart from vitamin A, other vitamins that serve as an excellent anti-ageing ingredients are vitamins C and E. They both possess anti-aging properties. Vitamin C stimulates collagen production and makes skin more elastic. On the other hand, vitamin E is effective in soothing and protecting skin from environmental damage.
Neuropeptides
If your skin is very sensitive, regular ingredients might not work for you. You should look for an under eye cream that contains neuropeptides instead of retinol. Neuropeptides are capable of providing you with the benefits of retinoic acid while being calmer and gentler to your skin
