Do I really need eye cream?

It only got worse from there. I quickly noticed wrinkles , dry skin exposed my bad habits (spending evenings in front of the computer instead of clocking in the hours on the sleep meter).

I quickly realized that the hydration from a face cream is not enough for the parchment that surrounds my eyes. A few weeks of my experiment and I already knew that manufacturers do not pack ordinary face creams in smaller jars, making business on the stupidity of others. The stupidity in this case was to deprive my eyes of the necessary support.

However, there are products that are successfully suitable for both eye care and the entire face. Your REMEDY cream from the Your CARE by Your KAYA series is one of them – this is confirmed by a positive ophthalmological opinion.

Why a different eye cream?

Skin, contrary to appearances, is not a uniform covering of our insides. It is different in different areas. Different on the elbows or knees, different on the face, and still different under the eyes. And for this very reason, it should be treated with different products.

Okay, but does this mean the skin around the eyes requires special care?

Look in the mirror and answer yourself. Sleepless nights, too much work in front of the screen, forgetting about sunglasses - all of this is reflected not in , but right before your eyes.

In addition, the facial skin contains both blood vessels and smaller capillaries. Around the eyes, however, only the latter. For this reason, circulation is slightly worse here and swelling may occur . The collagen and elastin fibers in the skin around the eyes are much more delicate than in the facial skin.

Using a moisturizing eye cream will help maintain a reasonable level of moisture and take care of the proper structure of the skin, i.e. the collagen and elastin stores . This will not stop time, but it will certainly slow down the formation of wrinkles.

How to tame sensitive facial skin? Check here !

Eye cream or face cream – what’s the difference?

A few facts: the skin under the eyes is much thinner than the skin on your face (about 10 times thinner), and it also has few sebaceous glands (so it doesn't produce its own protection against drying out). Add to that the frequent blinking and squinting (in the sun or while laughing), and you have a ready recipe for the first signs of aging.

Through such thin skin – like the skin around the eyes – it is very easy for various substances to penetrate. All of them – including those not recommended for use around the eyes. And while high concentrations of active substances in your face cream are welcome, using them specifically in the delicate eye area is neither nice nor good.

Secondly, before cosmetic products are introduced to the market, a series of detailed tests are needed, including microbiological tests . Anything that may come into contact with the eye and its mucosa must meet strict requirements. Unfortunately, many face creams are not tested in this regard, so if the cream migrates to the eye area, irritation of the mucosa may occur.

What should you definitely not use under your eyes?

Because the skin around the eyes is thin and delicate, creams with exfoliating acids will certainly not be of use to you - these, however, will work great in a face cream. If you want to use retinoids, choose gentle products with a lower concentration of active substances, designed for the care of the skin around the eyes. What you should also watch out for, both in eye cream and in the whole care, is perfume (fragrance compositions) and alcohol, which very often cause irritation .

At what age should you use eye cream?

Eye cream is a product for skin of all ages , because there is no period when it does not need additional support. Although it is a bit like this, when you are 20, everything will give you a "wow" effect, even a cold cucumber applied before a party. But the further into the forest (or rather into life), the bigger the problems you have to deal with. And it is to them that you should adapt your care .

The myth of climbing the cream rungs

The fact is that there are no creams that are right for a specific age group – so we don’t have to switch to another cream every time we celebrate a milestone birthday. The skin of a person aged 30 may have the same needs as the skin of another person aged 50. The rule that should be followed is rather: if you feel the need to use an eye cream – use an eye cream.

How to choose a cream?

As I mentioned, always choose a cream according to the condition and needs of your skin . Young skin usually has fewer requirements, so light formulas that moisturize, brighten, improve microcirculation and reduce puffiness are often enough.

Then comes the time to smooth out the first wrinkles, and in the next stage – for intensive regeneration and lifting action. At each of these stages, the epidermal barrier should be strengthened. It is also important that the cream is well absorbed – this is especially important for people who apply subsequent layers of care or make-up.

Do eye creams really work?

Eye creams work if they have the right (good and safe) composition full of active substances . And of course if they are used regularly, and not just after a sleepless night!

When to apply eye cream? Sequence of care.

Briefly and to the point: eye cream should be applied AFTER toning, but BEFORE applying face cream . Active ingredients contained in eye cream cannot encounter obstacles in the form of additional layers on the skin.

You can learn more about basic facial care here !

How to apply eye cream?

Applying eye cream is quite intuitive, but you must not forget about a few important rules:

• Apply the cream along the top of the cheekbones.
• Spread the cream by moving your ring finger around the eye sockets.
• Do not rub the cream, just pat it in gently with your fingertips.
• Don't apply too much as it can cause irritation or even swelling.
• Apply the cream in the morning and evening .
• You can store some creams in the fridge, which will improve microcirculation when you apply them. However, before you put your product next to yogurts, check with the manufacturer to make sure there are no contraindications.

What else to remember?

Also keep an eye on the sunscreen! This is a cosmetic that can, and even should, be applied to the eye area. Choose one with a good composition and be sure to do a test on a small area of ​​skin around the eyes.

That's probably all there is to know about using eye creams. I don't know about you, but I'm going to stick with this option. Better to pat it in today than cover it up tomorrow. Or something like that :)