We all love the "foxy" look because it makes us look younger and gives expression to our faces, allowing us to smile with our eyes using Tyra Banks' "Smize" technique . However, the daily makeup ritual can be impractical, so eye contours are essential for achieving a relaxed, illuminated, and wrinkle-free look , without the need for makeup.
How necessary is an eye contour?
Daniel Jiménez, cosmetologist and technical director of Skin Generics and CEO of BeLab Services, explains that the importance of eye contour treatment lies in the specific concern of each case: dryness, wrinkles, inflammation, or darkness. The skin around the eyes is different from the rest of the face, being thinner and with different pH levels . Using products not formulated for this area can be ineffective or irritating. Eye contours often contain specific ingredients .
Puffy dark circles?
It's important to identify what concerns you about your eye area —whether it's wrinkles, dark circles, or inflammation—in order to choose the right product. Ingredients like caffeine and green tea are helpful for reducing inflammation and draining accumulated fluids, promoting microcirculation to improve the appearance of dark circles caused by circulatory problems. Vitamin K is another ingredient to consider due to its anti-inflammatory effect, which helps reduce inflammation and puffiness.
Treat dryness and wrinkles
When it comes to signs of aging, such as wrinkles or crow's feet, ingredients like hyaluronic acid are perfect, as they promote the plumping effect of expression lines and hydrate the area. Over time, this area often loses its firmness, making wrinkles appear even more pronounced.
Other anti-aging notes
Peptides, common in eye creams, help reduce dark circles and combat aging by stimulating collagen and elastin production. This improves skin firmness and reduces wrinkles, while also providing a brightening effect.
Finally, other interesting ingredients are antioxidants from ingredients such as vitamin E and niacinamide, the latter of which can reduce inflammation and pigmentation.