The importance of cleaning routines
Every day our skin suffers from environmental pollution, makeup and weather. The face is one of the most sensitive areas and most exposed to all this, so we must pay special attention.
To prevent our face from the appearance of sun spots, rash, development of wrinkles, dry skin and acne, we must have a facial cleansing routine. This will help us eliminate all kinds of impurities that we can contract during the day.
But cleaning our face well is not enough, because, in addition, we must keep in mind the importance of hydration and nutrition. All this beauty routine that we must perform daily includes applying skin care products as effectively is the mask for the eye contour.
It is important that you keep in mind that in the eye contour area the skin is very sensitive, thin and lacks sebaceous glands. In addition to this, the amount of collagen and elastin fibers is negligible. Therefore, to avoid irritating it, darkening or wrinkling easily, you should only apply specific products for this area.
Another thing you should keep in mind is that the cleaning and facial care routine should be done twice a day: morning and night.
In addition, you can find specific products for each moment of the day. Daily routines include sun protection, among other things, while nighttime routines can be depigmenting. Let’s not forget the moisturizer that is essential super important in our routine.
Follow us and discover all about eye creams. We will tell you about the contours of homemade eyes, the natural ones, such as treating dark circles, sagging and much more.
Why is it necessary to use eye contour?
As we told you at the beginning, the skin in the area of dark circles and eyelid is extremely sensitive. The dermis is much more delicate and thinner than the rest of our body, so it needs a lot of attention and special care.
In different stores you can find a wide variety of brands and presentations for the eye contour. Whether in the form of patches, creams, serums, gels, serums, etc. All of them have the same purpose, although with different formulas, since each one is indicated for one or another type of skin.
The five main functions of eye contour products are:
- Eliminate or reduce wrinkles and fine lines
- Stimulate collagen and elastin production in order to increase firmness
- Provide hydration and moisture
- Reduce dark circles
- Promote drainage and eliminate or reduce puffy bags and eyes.
Applying a good eye contour daily provides us with hydration and protection against external agents to keep that area in perfect condition. You should take into account all those who have green tea, caffeine, for example, because they improve the appearance of dark circles or stimulate blood circulation.
For its part, vitamin E has an antioxidant effect, so it fights the radical signs of aging.
If they have hyaluronic acid, you can hydrate intensively while reducing expression lines. This ingredient acts as a sponge absorbing all the water, filling all the furrows of the skin.
This, allied with good nutrition and hydration and a good sunscreen will allow you to enjoy a soft and smooth skin as well as looking healthy. In the market we can find any type of product to perform a facial cleansing in the comfort of our home. They exist for all skin types, since, not all of us have the same.
However, if we want to apply something more natural and homemade, we can use the homemade eye contour Vaseline, which feels great to our skin and brings several benefits. We must not forget to consume many vitamins in our daily diet, since these help to give uniformity in the tone of our skin also helping us to recover luminosity.
How to make a homemade eye contour with petroleum jelly?
You do not need to spend a fortune on cosmetics and products to take care of your skin, because you can make an eye contour with petroleum jelly. The great advantage, in addition to saving a lot of money, is that it is made with natural products, without chemicals or preservatives.
To make a homemade eye contour with petroleum jelly we leave you two recipes:
Rose and wheat oil
- Place two tablespoons of petroleum jelly in a bowl and melt it in a water bath or microwave.
- Then, mix it with 1 tablespoon of rose oil and 1 tablespoon of wheat germ oil.
- Wait a couple of hours until the cream has emulsified and thickened and you can start applying it.
Grape oil and aloe vera
- Mix in a bowl 1 tablespoon of melted petroleum jelly, 5 tablespoons of grape essential oil and 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel.
- You can start using it on the spot by letting it act for at least 30 minutes before removing it.
- It is best to use it at night and rinse it only in the morning.
How to apply the eye contour correctly
Eye creams don’t apply the same way you do to the rest of your face. Regardless of the product or brand you have chosen (except for patches) they apply in the same way.
To apply it in the correct way you must do it by placing small amounts with the ring finger from the area of the dark circles (by the bone that surrounds the eye) to the temple. In this way, the skin will be able to absorb the product much faster.
Then, with the tip of the finger of beauty or ring finger, you should give yourself a few subtle touches. These increase their effectiveness if the cold product is applied, as it helps to deflate the area.
Another detail that you should keep in mind is that, if you want to reduce the bags under the eyes, you must apply it from the outside in. This way you will be able to stimulate drainage in this area.
Now, what you want is to reduce wrinkles and expression lines, you must apply it backwards, that is, from the inside out. This will help your skin regain its elasticity.
If you want to apply it above the eyebrow, you should do it from the bottom corner to the top. In this case you should do it with your index finger and thumb gently pinching the skin. In addition, you must stretch the muscles of this area including the eyebrows.
It is extremely important that we choose an eye contour suitable for our skin. Because they do not all have the same characteristics or the same ingredients. Not to mention that we don’t all need to deal with the same problems. For example, an eye contour for 20 years does not have the same specific function as an eye contour for 50 years.
The formula for an eye contour for young skin generally focuses more on properties that nourish and moisturize the skin. Meanwhile, a contour for more mature skin has more intense formulas which are dedicated to restoring the elasticity that the skin may be losing.
Ensure hydration well
The hydration of the skin with a specific cream for the face is extremely important. If you have dry skin and do not suffer from acne, for example, you should also nourish it. However, you should know the best time to do it.
Whether you are doing your routine day or night, hydration is the third step. Before applying any moisturizer on your face, it is important that you place the eye contour. If you do it later, the benefits of the eye contour will not be absorbed well, preventing you from getting the most out of it.
The first thing you should do is facial cleansing with some tonic, soap for the face, cleansing milk, or micellar water. Which product to use for cleansing will depend on the type of skin you have and what you want to treat. Then apply the eye contour and then moisturize.
Perform a previous massage in the area
There are different products on the market to make a massage prior to the application of the eye contour, such as facial rollers. With this, we will achieve a draining effect. If you want to reduce inflammation of the bags, it is best to always keep it in the refrigerator and apply it cold.
If you do not get any product to massage, you can do it with your fingertips by tapping small. It is not advisable to do it by applying a lot of pressure.
While applying the eye contour you should also do it patiently by tapping it. Avoid dragging the product so that it is absorbed faster.
Rest well
Sometimes, dark circles are usually genetic, although the most common is that it is due to lack of sleep. At other times, it may be due to medications we are consuming or allergies.
However, lack of sleep generates visible consequences on our skin. These consequences are most visible in the orbicular zone. In this way, it is best to sleep at least eight hours a day. Yes, we already know sometimes it is almost impossible with our daily rhythm.
Maintaining a healthy diet
It is important that you maintain a healthy and varied diet. Believe it or not, dark circles are caused by a lack of iron. Therefore, it is important that you consume red meat, citrus, leafy vegetables, and egg yolks.
If you have bags under your eyes, for example, it means you have fluid retention. As a result, you should consume less salt on a daily basis. In addition to this, you can incorporate into your diet, draining infusions.
Pineapple, green tea and asparagus are very good allies to eliminate toxins from the body and renew it.
Use daily sunscreen
It is also very important that you use a sunscreen daily, regardless of the season of the year in which you are. One of the most common mistakes we usually make is that we believe that we should not use sunscreen in winter or when it is cloudy.
You should keep in mind that the skin of the face is the most exposed to the sun’s rays and the most sensitive of all.
The lack of sunscreen on a daily basis can generate spots on the skin, especially on the face. This is because the sun’s rays stimulate the production of melanin, the protein responsible for giving color to the skin.
But that’s not all, because excess exposure to sunlight favors the appearance of wrinkles, the synthesis of vitamin D necessary to fix calcium in the bones, vasodilation and peripheral blood circulation.
Remove makeup every day
As you know, the skin of our body is composed of pores. These fulfill the objective of regulating sweating and secrete the sebum necessary to remove dead cells. In addition, pores help maintain the correct balance of hydration and nutrition.
That is why it is extremely important to remove makeup every day. Even if you don’t wear makeup daily, it’s important to clean your skin before sleeping. Otherwise, our pores become clogged and prevent skin renewal and oxygenation.
Not to mention the appearance of blackheads, acne, fine lines and premature aging. When we sleep our skin is renewed and removes dead cells, so it is necessary to clean the face before going to rest.
What is the best eye contour?
As we told you at the beginning, not all eye contours are the same or serve the same purpose. In addition, it depends a lot on the type of skin we have. To help you choose one, here are some recommendations.
The first thing you should consider is your age, skin type and what problems you want to treat. That is, puffy eyes, wrinkles, bags, very marked dark circles, hydration, moisture, etc.
Many face creams and products are identified by age ranges. This way you can find 20, 30, 40, 50, etc. Choose the one that is closest to your age.
Another aspect that you must take into account is consistency. It will be useless to spend a fortune on an eye contour if you do not apply it daily and in the right way. In fact, consistency is much more important than the brand you choose.
Finally, check that you are not allergic by checking the list of ingredients with which it is composed. If after reading the label you have doubts, do an allergy test by placing a small amount on your wrist.
Watch for this area to turn red, burn, or itch. If this does not happen, then you can continue. Otherwise, you should keep looking for another eye contour that is hypoallergenic.
If you are young, you have to look for eye contour for young people that meets the basic needs of your skin at that stage, which is usually hydration. The Italian brand Bio Cosmesis offers you the best eye contour cream for 30 years.
Also, the Spanish brand Neena Cosmetics has for you one of the best formulas for the best eye contour 30 years and older.
TXA PLUS is the premium line of KSP VITAL laboratories. It is perfect for those who want to treat very dark circles, because its main ingredient is tranexamic acid. It is best for whitening the skin and removing pigments.
Le Pomerene has a serum for those who have more than 30 and up to 70 who want to treat expression lines, increase firmness and moisturize the eye contour area. Its main ingredients are hyaluronic acid and collagen.
Although if what you want is an eye contour for homemade dark circles, your best options are natural creams made with ingredients such as honey, yogurt, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, green tea, apple, and some more that provide probiotic benefits, hydration, and other results to our skin. Without forgetting of course, the minerals and vitamins.
How to care for the eye contour naturally
Regardless of the creams or products you use, it is important that you maintain a daily routine of cleansing and moisturizing your face. As we told you at the beginning, it is the part of the body that is most exposed to pollution and sunlight throughout the year.
Whenever you can, massage the eye contour area with a cold massager or roller. With this, you will stimulate blood circulation and eliminate bags and puffy eyes.
Cold cucumber slices are also an excellent decongestant. The best thing is that you can do it at any time of the day. You can also use green tea bags soaked in cold water for 5 or 10 minutes.
Always have a gel mask in your freezer so it’s ready to use whenever you need it. Wear these masks for 10 minutes to reduce swelling caused by daily tiredness.
Every time you use makeup, treat your skin delicately, avoiding dragging it, because with this you will be stretching it constantly. It is best to apply it with brushes, sponges with soft strokes or with the ring finger because it is the one with the least strength.
Finally, if you use waterproof makeup, make sure you use a biphasic makeup remover. The latter easily remove oils from cosmetics and are gentler on your skin.
This is as far as we come with this super complete guide on eye skin care and how to apply the eye contour in the best way. We invite you to share your experience and tell us what your favorite product is, how you take care of your skin and how you do your daily beauty routine.
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