What are Eye Creams?

The skin around our eyes is thinner than our face, which means it can dry out more quickly and is more vulnerable to environmental aggressors like UV rays. Constant movement from blinking and facial expressions contribute to the development of crow’s feet, lines and wrinkles. The eye area also has less sebum (oil) which is a natural moisturizer. Under eye creams are formulated specifically for the delicate skin around the eye, so they tend to be thicker and contain more emollients and conditioning agents than facial lotions.

How do they work?

Moisturizing eye creams contain either emollients or humectants or a combination both. Emollients, like glycerin, fill in cracks and roughness, helping to smooth the skin. Humectants, like hyaluronic acid and bionic acid, pull in water from deeper skin layers.

What are the benefits?

Like moisturizers you use on your face, eye creams include skin-restoring and replenishing benefit ingredients to help hydrate, reduce the appearance of puffiness and dark circles and defend against UV rays and other environmental aggressors. Many also contain anti-aging ingredients to diminish crow’s feet, fine lines and wrinkles. Most products are formulated with a combination of ingredients—so it’s best to choose an eye-cream based on your specific skin concern. Look for eye creams that have been ophthalmologist tested.

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Benefits of Eye Cream, How to Use Properly

You might be asking: “Do I really need eye cream?” Truth be told, we hear this question a lot. The answer is yes, yes you do. The skin around your eyes is thin, delicate, and much different from the rest of the skin on your face. It needs a product formulated specifically to address the issues most commonly seen around the eyes, such as dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines.

In this article, we're going to cover the benefits of eye cream and tell you all about some of the star ingredients that make eye creams effective. We'll also explain how eye cream is different from face lotion, who really needs eye cream, how to apply it, and frequently asked questions.

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Main Takeaways: Eye cream is necessary because the skin around your eyes is thinner and the first to show signs of aging. A good eye cream can help minimize the look of wrinkles, dark circles, and puffiness.

Good to Know: If you start using an eye cream in your 20s, it will help to prevent the look of wrinkles.

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What Does Eye Cream Do?

The skin around your peepers is more fragile than the rest of your face and body. It's much thinner, has very few oil glands to hydrate it, and is subject to hours of micro movements and facial expressions every day. That sensitive area requires special maintenance to keep it looking its best.

Eye creams do just that. They're formulated to target the delicate skin around the eyes and deliver moisture and protect the skin. Eye creams can lessen the look of bags, puffiness, and uneven tone while keeping the area nourished and supple.