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ANTI-AGING FOR THE EYES: HOW TO DECLARE FINE LINES, BAGS AND DARK CIRCLES

The eye area is very sensitive! The skin around our eyes is only approx. 0.5 mm about ten times thinner than, for example, on the cheeks. It is also much more sensitive and requires more or more specialized care than other areas of the face.

NICOL, SKIN EXPERT AND BEAUTICIAN AT THE DAY FARM IN MUNICH

THE SKIN AROUND OUR EYES DOES A LOT OF WORK

Our eyes are not only responsible for our visual perception, they are also able to express our emotions and support our facial expressions. The expression “A look is worth a thousand words” is apt because we often communicate non-verbally through our eyes.

But even when our facial expressions are at rest and we look completely relaxed, the eye area is stressed: We blink an average of ten to 15 times per minute, i.e.H Our eyelids close and open every four to six seconds. That makes 10.000 to 20.000 blinks a day! The movement is generated by around 15 of the 22 muscles that surround the eye. In addition, there is the facial strain and environmental influences such as UV light, tiring screen work, air-conditioned or dry air, which cause problems for the skin around the eyes. With the right anti-aging eye care  your natural elasticity is retained and fine lines, bags under the eyes or dark circles under the eyes don't stand a chance.

HOW DO EYE SHADOWS, PULLY EYELIDS OR CROW'S FEET ACTUALLY ARISE

As we age, the skin loses overall firmness because the collagen structure in the deeper layers of the skin loses its strength and any “weak spots” that arise can no longer be repaired as quickly. However, we have the opportunity to support our skin in its natural regeneration processes with perfectly coordinated care ingredients - including the production of supportive collagen. Particular emphasis should be placed on eye care as we get older. If you start counteracting the skin's natural aging processes early enough, you can effectively prevent expression lines and dryness wrinkles. Existing skin defects such as a lack of moisture or lipids can also be compensated for.

GENTLE ANTI-AGING CARE FOR THE SENSITIVE EYE AREA

In order not to irritate the sensitive eye area unnecessarily, eye care should be as gentle as possible. Avoiding irritating substances is just as relevant as gentle use.

  • To remove make-up, soak a cotton pad with a gentle cleansing lotion or tonic and press it onto your closed eyes for about ten seconds. This means that the care product can easily dissolve the make-up before you then gently stroke it over the eyelid and eyelashes to remove it.
  • Care products that are applied after facial cleansing can develop their optimal effect if they are not rubbed in, but rather lightly patted in. The ring finger is ideal for this because it exerts relatively little pressure on the tissue.

TARGET ACTION AGAINST THE SIGNS OF AGING AROUND THE EYES

The eye area has almost no sub-fatty tissue and hardly any sebum and sweat glands - wrinkles caused by dryness are therefore easy to develop. So-called “crow’s feet” quickly appear – wrinkles that start at the outer corner of the eye and radiate outwards.

  • From the age of 30 at the latest, you should treat your eye area with special care productsrproducts plus moisture and Treat yourself to valuable lipids. This allows you to specifically protect sensitive skin from sunlight and other environmental influences that promote the development of wrinkles.
  • Sunglasses with CE marking are also mandatory to prevent wrinkle-promoting “pinching” - regardless of whether in summer or winter!

WHAT TO DO ABOUT PULLY EYES AND BAGS?

Swollen eyelids and unsightly bags under the eyes may occur.a caused by alcohol consumption, increased salt intake through food, but also by a lack of sleep or fluids. Stimulating care products can help stimulate the metabolic activity of the skin around the eyes and promote the removal of accumulated fluid in the tissue.

  • Cooling eye gels are recommended here, as are pads soaked in care ingredients or light masks, which can be applied in the morning or in between.
  • Especially when things have to be done quickly, patches are the perfect solution: cooling patches combat dark circles under the eyes, wrinkles and puffiness in just five to ten minutes.
  • Our tip: Keep your eye care products in the fridge - it's a treat when you apply it! Some products enhance the decongestant effect with roll applicators, which act like a mini massage.
  • Treat your eye area to a light lymphatic drainage by placing all your fingers flat on your eyes and stroking them several times in a wave motion from the inside out with gentle pressure.

WHAT TO DO ABOUT DARK CIRCLES AND DARK SHADOWS UNDER THE EYES?

Dark circles or dark circles are particularly common when we are tired or stressed. The reason for this is the capillary vessels that shine through the thin skin of the lower eye area. If their microcirculation is disturbed, dark shadows appear particularly clearly. In addition, the skin in this area becomes thinner over time and often forms more unwanted pigments with age.

  • Help here Eye creams that stimulate microcirculation and have a slightly brightening effect. Firming active ingredients help to tighten the tissue.
  • You can specifically conceal shadows with a concealer that you should choose one or two shades lighter than your skin tone. Contrasting colors provide visual balance: for yellowish shadows, bluish nuances are recommended; For brownish shadows, prefer rosé tones. For a particularly natural result, simply dilute the concealer with a touch of your eye care product.
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