5 tips for a fresh, luminous eye contour, according to a plastic surgeon

I'll give you my 5 tips to get fresh and luminous.

Why is it important to take care of the eye area?

The eye contour is a particularly sensitive area due to the thinness of the epidermis in this area. What's more, the eyelids lack sebaceous glands, making the hydrolipidic film almost non-existent in this area. Finally, blood and lymph microcirculation under the lower eyelid can be easily disrupted, leading to the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.

• Well-moisturized skin is essential for fresh, luminous eyes.
• The use of specific products for eye contour can prevent signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles.
• A healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and sufficient sleep, also helps to improve the appearance of the eye contour area.

How to care for your eye contour area every day?

Visit 5 tips for caring for your eye area :

1. Use assets according to your needs.

If you want to improve your dark circles:

For pigmented dark circles, the treatment is complex, all the more so as it involves the sensitive eye contour area. Active ingredients such as vitamin C derivatives, gentle exfoliants, niacinamide, tranexamic acid, azelaic acid and alpha arbutin can be used, but not all at the same time. Their combination must be adapted. Genetic hyperpigmentation, particularly in India or Asia, can also affect the upper eyelid, making treatments less effective. Wearing sunglasses is a crucial part of lifestyle habits to prevent these problems.

If you want to improve your bruises:

The thinness of the skin under the eyes reveals the vessels and orbicularis muscle, giving blue circles their characteristic appearance. Caffeine's vasoconstrictive properties reduce vessel dilation and edema. Vitamin K helps reduce hemosiderin deposits. To reduce the discoloration caused by the orbicularis muscle, vitamin A and its derivatives thicken the dermis by stimulating the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. But for immediate results, I advise you to focus on peptides, which will deliver both long-term and short-term results.

If you want to improve your wrinkles:

You can use anti-aging active ingredients: non-irritating ingredients based on natural plant extracts suitable for the eye contour area, or more traditional ingredients such as peptides, vitamin C or retinol in very low doses.

If you want to improve your pockets:

For bags under the eyes, skin care and lifestyle habits can help reduce edema, but if they're caused by a fatty hernia, results will be limited. It's important to distinguish between bags caused by edema, which are more pronounced in the morning, and those resulting from a fatty hernia. Allergies should be identified and treated, and salt intake should be limited, while water consumption, especially in the morning, should be encouraged to limit pockets due to edema.

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2. Remove your make-up properly

Make-up removal is a crucial step in maintaining a healthy eye contour. In fact, make-up particles can interfere with nocturnal cell regeneration and further dry out the skin by clogging pores. Use a specific product for this sensitive area, such as a gentle make-up remover (cleansing oil or cleansing balm).

3. Apply a specific eye contour cream or not!

You can use products specially developed for the face or eye contour. The important thing is that they are formulated without allergens or irritating active ingredients. Choose products containing nourishing active ingredients that strengthen the skin's protective barrier and help reduce the lack of hydrolipidic film in this area. Dark circles and puffiness can also be reduced with skincare products containing decongesting active ingredients.

4. Protect your eye contour from the sun

UV rays can easily penetrate this area, generating excess free radicals that damage cells and can promote the onset of skin problems. To avoid this, use eye contour treatments rich in antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, ferulic acid, coenzyme Q10 or polyphenols. And apply a sun cream every day.

5. Eat a balanced diet and stay sufficiently hydrated

Nutritionists recommend a varied and balanced diet, rich in fruit, vegetables, protein, fiber, carbohydrates and dairy products. Also, be careful not to add too much salt to your meals, as it can have a negative effect on microcirculation, contributing to the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.

Drinking at least 1.5 liters of water a day helps keep skin hydrated and resistant to dehydration, preventing the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes.

Taking care of your eye contour is essential to keep your eyes looking fresh and radiant. By following these tips, you can improve the appearance of this sensitive area and prevent signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles. Don't forget to adopt a healthy lifestyle and choose products specifically adapted to this delicate area.