Under Eye On Skin Care

If you have been lumping in your under-eye your skincare with the rest of your facial routine, it pays to pause and reconsider. The skin in this sensitive area is unlike the remainder of the face and requires specific care. Why does the skin under the eye require some extra TLC?

Since it is devoid of sebaceous glands, it is thinner than the rest of the face. As one ages, the skin under the eye gets thinner and more delicate due to the breakdown of collagen.

As a rule thumb, it is always advisable to check the list of ingredients on a product followed by inspecting the condition of the skin under the eye- Stay vigilant for any signs of dryness, flakiness and redness. If you noticing any signs of dryness, start by applying some moisturizer before moving on to your under eye cream or serum.

Coming to the list of ingredients that need to be kept away from this sensitive area are:-

• STEROIDS : These can cause further thinning of the skin, while also making it more sensitive and prone to sun- damage and allergies..
• ALCOHOL : Alcohol is known for zapping moisture from the skin, making it dry & dehydrated. It can cause irritation & interfere with the skin's regeneration abilities too.
• SALICYLIC ACID : Which can cause dryness & irritation making the area more prone to surface wrinkles.
• SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCE: The dreaded F-word of skincare. As a known irritant it can cause itchiness & redness in this valuable area.
• FORMALDEHYDE : Which is easily absorbed by the skin under the eye and can trigger a wide range of reactions from puffiness and rashes to irritation & itching.

NOW,

Products containing Vit. K and Vit. C are safe to use in this area if you have dark circles. Likewise, hyaluronic acid & moisturizing creams containing jojoba oil and sunflower oil are helpful as well. Sun protection as always in the key healthy skin and while you can wear sunglasses to block UV rays, it is also essential to use broad spectrum sunscreen.