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There is no question in anyone's mind that the eyes are the most precious and sensitive part of the body. You don't have to be a dermatological genius to tell me that.
Yet many people will go out into the sun without sunscreen, sunglasses, or a sun hat. This is most important for the protection of these most sensitive things.
The importance of slip, slop, slap can't be overstated. It's imperative.
Then why do so many people still pay no heed to this warning? Because they're too busy? Because it's not hot? Because they couldn't be bothered? There's really no excuse.
The woman in this photo has obviously paid heed to advice she's read on various social media posts.
The best way to prevent crow's feet and red/sore eyes is to use the good old sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
"How to Have Your Best Skin in Your 40s, 50s, and 60s
While you might wish it weren’t so, the skin around your eyes is one part of your body that can show the earliest signs of premature aging, particularly without proper care.
But have you ever wondered why?
First, the skin around your eyes is thinner and more delicate than the skin on other parts of your body. And because your eyes work a lot throughout the day, from blinking to expressing your emotions, this alone can cause premature aging.
Moreover, genetic reasons, ultraviolet (UV) rays, external stressors, and lifestyle choices can also cause the skin around the eyes to age more quickly.
Yet no matter how old you are, it’s never too early or too late to give your eyes the love they deserve.
I’ve summed up some easy-to-follow tips that I personally subscribe to. Check them out below, and add them to your beauty routine today.
Moisturising your skin is one of those underrated steps that often falls by the wayside but shouldn’t. Imagine our skin as a grape. When it loses water, it starts to shrink, and wrinkles can appear.
But once you put that water back in, it can help plump up and potentially reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. The same applies for our eye area. Since they lack oil glands (our skin’s natural moisturiser), they can be more prone to dryness.
The most commonly asked question about moisturising this part of your face is whether you can use your face moisturiser for the skin around your eyes. The answer is yes. As long as it doesn’t irritate your eyes and provides a sufficient amount of moisture, you’re good.
Keep in mind, however, that since the skin is thin around your eyes, it can be sensitive to regular face cream. If you feel a stinging sensation or your eyes turn watery or red, avoid using your regular face moisturizer, and instead invest in an eye cream.
Eye creams are often formulated with ingredients less likely to have an adverse effect on your eyes but contain enough active ingredients that may help reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
When you’re on the hunt for the right eye cream, it’s important to know which ingredients to look for based on what you’re trying to treat. Below you’ll find ingredients I suggest choosing, based on your concern:
For hyperpigmentation (dark circles)
To combat hyperpigmentation (dark circles) caused by the sun’s UV rays, you’ll want to look out for the following ingredients:
- arbutin
- kojic acid
- vitamin C
- soy
- niacinamide (vitamin B-3)
- azelaic acid
For puffiness
The remedy for puffy eyes can be as easy as getting enough sleep or drinking enough water. But when it comes to skin care ingredients, the following may help reduce puffiness:
- caffeine
- green tea and coffee berry polyphenols
- dipeptide-2 (Eyeliss)
- willow herb
For general concerns
For more general concerns about the skin around your eyes, look for antioxidants. These powerful ingredients help remove free radicals in the skin that are triggered by UV radiation, smoking, and pollutants. Moreover, they may also help put a brake on the aging process.
Look for the following:
- vitamin C
- vitamin E
- green tea
- vitamin B-3 (niacinamide)
From removing your eye makeup to applying products onto the skin around your eyes, it’s important to be gentle. As I mentioned above, the skin under your eyes is very thin. Because of this, the extra pressure from our daily activities has the potential to contribute to extra fine lines. The following are a few tips for ways to be gentler during your skin care routine:
When you remove your makeup
- Apply your favorite eye makeup remover to a cotton
pad. - Press the pad gently onto your skin.
- Slowly drag it in an outward motion.
- Repeat until your makeup is fully removed.
When you apply your products
- Apply your product to your pinky finger.
- Dab your products around the eyes, circling your
eye area. Don’t forget the upper eyelid. - Repeat until the product is fully absorbed into
the skin.
A broad-spectrum sunscreen is truly an indispensable part of any skin care routine and should be applied every day. Even if it looks gloomy outside, UVA rays can still cause damage.
Also, don’t forget your upper eyelid. This is one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to applying sunscreen.
And if reapplying sunscreen on top of makeup, especially eye makeup, is too much of a hassle, consider investing in a pair of sunglasses that offers UV protection. This can help protectTrusted Source not only your eyes but also the skin around them from unwanted UVA and UVB rays.
When it comes to changing your lifestyle habits and protecting the skin around your eyes, I’m a big advocate for what shows on the outside reflects what’s happening on the inside.
I subscribe to three lifestyle practices:
- get more sleep
- exercise
- try to follow a healthy diet
I try to get at least six hours of sleep every night and regularly exercise to improve blood circulation. For me, when I don’t get enough sleep or exercise, not only do I feel fatigued much easier, but the skin around my eyes will become darker, puffier, and look “unhealthy.”
I also practice eating a balanced, healthy diet. Look for foods high in potassium, like bananas. Drinking enough water every single day is also important. My personal rule is eight 8-ounce glasses daily, though this may vary from person to person" https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/eye-care#moisturize
Graceful Lilly does supply a Day Moisturiser for you that has an SPF of 50 https://gracefullillybodyscrubs.com/products/your-new-moisturiser-90g, but you shouldn't rely on that alone. Please keep applying the SPF every 4 hours throughout the day to ensure that your cover is more complete than the Moisturiser alone.
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