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The Delicate Eye Area
Why do I need a separate moisturizer for the eye area? If you are wondering this yourself, you are not alone, this is a frequently asked question.
Many dermatologists recommend using an eye cream because some moisturizers contain ingredients that would be far to irritating around the eye. The eye area differs from the rest of your face due to less subcutaneous tissue under it and much thinner skin than the rest of your face. The thickness of skin on the back and soles of the feet is 4 mm, this recedes to about 2 mm on the scalp and forehead, and thins even further to less than 1 mm around the eye area. You can see that the eye area is much more delicate and needs special treatment.
Crows feet, craepiness, and fine lines show up first in this area due to the thinness of the supporting tissue. Another concern is dark circles, these are actually blood vessels under the eye and tend to look worse as we age because loss of fat around the area make them more obvious.
To minimize this inevitable process, look for eye products that contain algae extract, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, rice bran oil, and glycerin. Of course, using a sunscreen, daily, year round, getting enough sleep, and reducing stress benefits all of the skin including the eye area.
Please feel free to come in to discuss any concerns you have about your own skin.
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5 Skin Tip Habits to keep you looking beautiful!
- Always use Sunscreen (even in winter). Be sure it protects against UVA and UVB rays. Try: - Olay Lotion 15 SPF - Dove Lotion 15
- Never go to bed with makeup on! Always remove makeup and cleanse to get rid of dirt and dead skin cells. Skin will keep it's healthy glow! Ones to try: - ROC 3 in 1 Cleansing Milk - Olay Daily facial cloths
- Keep skin moisturized and drink lots of water to keep skin hydrated.
- Popping pimples a big NO NO! Tempting yes, but you will be putting bacteria into the skin and could create scars on the skin. Dry out zits by applying Benzoyl Peroxide ingredients. Ones to try: ROC Purifac Fast Action Gel - Benzagel Acne Gel.
- Live stress free! (If possible) Take time out to relax and get a good nights sleep. Try breathing exercises such as: Close eyes, breathe deep through nose with mouth closed. Breathe deep from stomach, hold for a couple of seconds, blow out through mouth.
