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The main signs of fatigue are dark circles under the eyes, swelling and wrinkles. They spoil the appearance and, most importantly, add age. Find out how to deal with them quickly and effectively.
Features of the skin around the eyes
The skin around the eyes is very thin, delicate and sensitive, almost devoid of sebaceous glands. Although this is not all of its features.
The skin around the eyes requires daily delicate care.
There are many muscles around the eyes that are responsible for facial expressions, and hence the early appearance of facial wrinkles.
Insufficient hydration or lack of proper care (this is for those who forget about a special cream) can also lead to premature wrinkles in this area.
Any lack of sleep, stress, hassle at work instantly affect the vulnerable area – dark circles, puffiness, “crow’s feet” appear.
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Quick Methods to Solve the Problem
We have prepared for you a few life hacks on how to quickly tone the skin around the eyes.
cold cream
A cold eye cream will help to quickly get rid of puffiness under the eyes.
When swelling under the eyes occurs after sleep and the problem recurs every time after a noisy party or a sleepless night, apply a cold eye cream in the morning, this will help narrow the blood vessels and reduce swelling.
To keep the cream cool, it is enough to keep it in the refrigerator for half an hour – for example, while you wash your face.
Eye patches
These funds can also be sent briefly to the refrigerator, and then applied for 15-20 minutes to quickly get rid of bags under the eyes.
Cream with applicator
Eye products with a built-in metal applicator (roller or flat spatula) are another way to deal with morning puffiness. The touch of cool metal on the skin also invigorates.
Spoons
Spoon massage tones the delicate skin around the eyes.
One of the popular ways to restore the skin around the eyes to a fresh look is a light massage with cold metal spoons. The smooth surface of the spoons does not stretch delicate skin, and the cold helps to reduce swelling.
Ice cubes
In case of a morning force majeure, keep molds with ice cubes based on chamomile or parsley infusion in the freezer. This is a proven remedy for puffiness under the eyes.
Reflective particles
Biotherm brand expert Elena Alekseeva advises resorting to cosmetics with an aesthetic effect: “Reflective and light-diffusing particles, micro-pearl particles will provide an instant visual effect.”
Self massage
Beauticians recommend this technique: moisten the pads of the thumb and forefinger in cold water and pinch along the eyebrow line. You will see – just 5-6 repetitions will help reduce bags under the eyes.
Means for the skin around the eyes
Hydraphase Intense Yeux, La Roche-Posay Intensely Moisturizing Cream-Gel for Eye Contour
The formula intensively moisturizes delicate skin and reduces bags under the eyes.
Antiglycation cream for the skin around the eyes AGE Eye Complex, SkinCeuticals
The complex with proxylan and blueberry extract helps to reduce bags under the eyes.
Revitalizing eye contour cream for all skin types, CeraVe
The formula with three ceramides and hyaluronic acid in the composition not only nourishes the skin with moisture, but also eliminates puffiness under the eyes.
BB cream eye roll, Garnier
Mineral pigments and grapefruit extract blur dark circles. The tool also fights bags under the eyes.
Cream for the skin around the eyes Advanced Génifique Yeux, Lancôme
Seven pre- and probiotic fractions strengthen the delicate skin around the eyes, relieve dark circles and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The cream is also enriched with hyaluronic acid and vitamin C.