5 Skincare Tips For Hydrating Your Under Eyes

Did you know that the skin around your eyes is actually 10 times thinner than the skin on the rest of your face? That's why you may notice that the eyes are the first feature to show aging. One of the reasons this occurs is that the skin under the eyes is also delicate and lacks sufficient oil glands and collagen to keep it supple. Skincare experts are sharing their favorite tips for keeping the skin under your eyes hydrated.

1. Yes, Sunscreen

Just about everyone in the universe learns sooner or later that the rays of the sun are powerful and damaging to the skin, but it's impossible to avoid the sunshine, and it is essential to the body for delivering vitamin D.

Skincare experts advise limiting your sun exposure and wearing sunscreen daily. The Skin Care Foundation recommends a sunscreen with zinc or titanium dioxide to use around the eyes because it is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive complexions.

Some dermatologists suggest trying stick sunscreens because they are easy to apply and won't melt under the eyes.

Don't forget a pair of UV protection sunglasses when you head out the door.

2. Safe Ingredients

Not every skincare formula has been developed to go under the eyes and can create irritation, breakouts, dryness, stinging, burning, etc. Retin-A is considered to be the gold standard when it comes to skin repair and anti-aging, but the prescription ingredients are too harsh for the delicate, undereye skin area.

Instead, try an eye cream that's been fortified with peptides and/or vitamin C. Both ingredients have been designed to stimulate collagen. Also, you can apply retinol, the over-the-counter cousin of Retin-A. That gentler formula can help smooth the delicate undereye skin.

3. Eye Patches

Another excellent method for adding instant, long-lasting hydration to undereye skin is via a modern advancement in skincare products known as eye gel pads.

These pads are easy to use and go to work much faster than your topical eye serums and creams. According to dermatologists, you place a pad onto each clean, dry undereye area for 5 minutes. Then, massage the remaining gel into the skin, and discard the patches.

The best pads contain powerful, nourishing, anti-aging ingredients such as caffeine, hyaluronate, collagen, glycerin, panthenol, etc. You will notice moister, more radiant skin, less puffiness and fine lines and wrinkles are less pronounced.

4. Bedroom Humidifier

Most people never think of using a humidifier as an expert anti-aging tool, but skincare pros will tell you that it's a smart, little purchase. It can fight dryness like no other device and also deliver plumpness and moisture to the skin while diminishing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

The science is simple behind these units. When you're adding moisture to the air, it allows your skin to hold on to its natural oils and moisture barrier, and under the eyes, this serves an important purpose.

The best unit to buy for your bedroom would be a cool-mist humidifier because dermatologists say that it releases a cool vapor into your space, unlike warm-mist humidifiers that send out a hot vapor.

You can use a humidifier year-round, especially in the colder months.

5. Almond Oil

Some people like to use kitchen cupboard remedies to soothe dry skin under the eyes, and sweet almond oil (organic) appears to be a favorite. According to botanical specialists, the oil is rich and nourishing as it naturally contains fatty acids and lipids and easily glides over the skin for a gentle massage under the eyes.

Sweet almond oil is also high in Vitamin E content. It also contains Vitamin K and is loaded with Omega 9. There are no parabens, fragrances or petroleum featured in organic sweet almond oil. It is easily absorbed and does not clog the pores.

Not only does the oil offer excellent hydration but de-puffs the undereye skin and addresses dark circles.

You try hard to achieve a glowing, smooth complexion, but when your undereye skin becomes dry, it can throw your efforts out the window. Hydration is extremely important in maintaining youthful skin. Try these expert tips above, and you will see a transformation.