The Delicate Zone – The periorbital zone has a number of physiological features that distinguish it from other areas of the skin. So, you should pay special attention to the area around the eyes. Let’s find out what problems the periorbital zone faces and how to deal with them.

Main Features of the Skin Around the Eyes

The skin around the eyes is several times thinner, drier, and more sensitive than the areas on other parts of the face. The periorbital area is practically devoid of subcutaneous fat and has an insignificant number of sebaceous and sweat glands. For this reason, the area around the eyes is practically unable to self-moisturize and protect itself from negative environmental factors.

Movable facial expressions contribute to the formation of the first wrinkles around the eyes. Already from the age of 18, you can notice “hound’s feet,” which are still only visible when smiling or laughing, but will become deeper with age. For this reason, you should take care of the periorbital area correctly, regularly, and in a timely manner. This will help prolong the youthfulness of the skin and postpone the “heavy artillery” in the form of hardware and injection techniques.

The condition of the skin around the eyes is most affected by:

  • Active facial expressions.
  • Bad habits.
  • Poor diet.
  • Chronic fatigue.
  • Regular stress.
  • Frequently spending time at the screens of smartphones, laptops, and tablets.
  • Habit of squinting and rubbing your eyes with your hands.
  • Lack of or improper skin care.
  • Negative environmental factors.

But that doesn’t mean that you should refuse simple carbs and play the Big Bamboo slot free to achieve the perfect skin around your eyes. You can improve it with the proper care.

The Most Common Problems of the Skin Around the Eyes

The skin in this zone has a high tendency to swelling, the formation of bags, bruises and swellings, which leads to additional stretching of the skin.

Circles and Bruises Under the Eyes

The skin in the eye area has a low density. For this reason, blood and lymphatic vessels are translucent. Deterioration of microcirculation and impaired blood flow contribute to the formation of dark circles and bruises under the eyes, as well as redness.

Pigment Spots

If the periorbital area is not protected from ultraviolet light, pigment spots will appear. They can be recognized by their irregular borders, brown and yellowish hue.

Wrinkles

In the area around the eyes, there are no muscles, so the skin quickly stretches, loses its elasticity and elasticity. Also, the periorbital zone produces collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid and other fibroblasts in minimal quantities. As a consequence, wrinkles, folds and furrows appear on it first of all. This process is accelerated by active facial expressions.

Dryness and Dehydration

Insufficient nutrition, poor circulation, impaired sebaceous, and sweat glands lead to thinning of the hydrolipidic mantle, the appearance of peeling and dryness, and a feeling of tightness.

Swelling and Puffiness

Anatomical features of the periorbital zone contribute to the stagnation of fluid in the lymphatic capillaries, and loose subcutaneous fatty tissue provokes the appearance of swelling and puffiness.

How to Properly Care for the Eye Area

Due to increased sensitivity, the skin of the eyelids needs special care products. The usual cream that you use for the face won’t work: it’s characterized by too greasy, dense, and heavy consistency, and it can provoke puffiness and bags under the eyes.

To choose the right products for the care of the periorbital area, you need to consider the following factors:

  • The cream should have a mark “intended for the skin around the eyes.”
  • The product should be hypoallergenic.
  • The product should be well absorbed, have a light consistency and not overload the thin eyelid skin.

To prevent early unwanted skin changes in the eye area, follow a complex algorithm in care.

Makeup Removal and Cleansing

Cleansing of the periorbital zone should be as gentle and accurate as possible. Avoid using cosmetics with aggressive surfactants: they dry and irritate the already sensitive eye area. Give preference to soft means, like foam or milk.

Don’t use soap. It breaks the pH of the skin, causes dryness and irritation.

Micellar water or hydrophilic oil will help remove makeup. The movements should be gentle, without pressure.

Toning

The area around the eyes, like facial skin, needs toning after cleansing. Toner restores skin acidity, removes impurities, strengthens capillaries, reduces swelling, eliminates tightness, and prepares the skin for further care.

Moisturizing

The eyelid area is prone to dryness and dehydration. It doesn’t matter what your skin type is. For this reason, the periorbital area needs to be moisturized properly and regularly. In the morning and evening, use products containing hyaluronic acid and marine collagen. These components moisturize the skin, increase its firmness and elasticity, get rid of dryness and flaking, and retain moisture.

Nourishment

The skin around the eyes needs not only moisturizing but also full nutrition. Products for nourishing the skin around the eyes should contain hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, avocado oil, grape seed oil, evening primrose oil, shea butter, lecithin, squalane, and peptides.