6 tips to take care of the eye area

The eye contour is the most fragile area of the face because the skin is very thin there. It is therefore important to take care of it and adopt the right beauty and health reflexes.

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Stay hydrated… from within

Applying creams is a good beauty routine but if the body is not sufficiently hydrated from the inside it will remain ineffective. It is therefore essential to drink well every day, between 6 and 10 glasses a day (i.e. 1.5 liters of water on average). Detox juices are a good alternative to water: celery, lemon, spinach and cucumber, they will hydrate and detoxify the skin.

Have a balanced diet

Sugars and fats promote water retention and can therefore aggravate the problem of bags under the eyes. For a fresh and rested look, eat 5 fruits and vegetables a day, and opt for antioxidant foods such as ginger, strawberry, almond, apple… These will regenerate your cells, maintain the elasticity of your skin. the skin and enlarge the look by mechanical effect.

Protect yourself from the sun

The sun is the first cause of premature aging of the skin. The eye contour is sensitive to UV rays. In sunny weather, wearing suitable sunglasses with large lenses with a good sun protection factor of category 2 to 3 is essential in order to protect the eyes and the eye area. In parallel, use an eye contour cream with an SPF.

Sleep well

The quality of our sleep directly affects our eyes. Repeated short nights, poor quality of sleep will give a tired look with the presence of dark circles and puffiness. Eight hours a night is recommended to feel rested and have a fresh complexion. If you tend to have bags under your eyes, elevate your head while you sleep and sleep on your back to drain the lymph under your eyes.

Clean your eyes, even when you wake up

Before any application of a treatment, you must clean your eyes. This is valid once the evening has come, during the make-up removal stage, but they must also be cleaned in the morning. Cleansing with cool water to promote circulation will leave your eyes rested and refreshed. You can also apply cornflower water, put in the refrigerator for an incomparable freshness and tensor effect.

Apply appropriate care

It’s never too early to take care of your eyes. From the age of 25, the serum + eye contour cream routine can be part of everyday gestures to preserve the youthfulness of your eyes. To prevent the appearance of the first wrinkles around the eyes, opt for care products enriched with hyaluronic acid, a molecule that helps maintain beautiful skin.