Today we have a wide array and choices of skincare products to choose from. One of these skincare products is eye cream. Eye creams are meant to address specific concerns meant for the area surrounding our eyes. There are some skincare products such as moisturizers and sunscreen that are an essential part of many skincare routines. But when it comes to eye creams this sentiment is not shared and some may feel it’s use is not necessary. This may be due to the fact that many are not aware of specific needs that an eye cream serves.
What is an eye cream?
Eye creams are skincare products that have cream like thickness and consistency. They are produced to be used specifically for the area around the eyes. A key point to note is that due to the area around the eye being thinner and more delicate the needs for it are different than other areas of face.
Due to this eye creams are produced to address specific types of care adequate for areas around the eye. When it comes to their composition eye creams are usually formulated with similar foundation ingredients which are used in face moisturizers. But they contain more specific ingredients to tackle the problems the delicate and thin area around the eye encounters. These specific ingredients are meant to address irritation, lack of nourishment and deep wrinkles that may appear around the eyes.
Eye Serums vs Eye creams
When dealing with care for the area around the eyes you can also choose an eye serum. Both eye creams and eye serums target the needs for the area around the eyes. But eye serums are different since their texture is lighter and thinner. Due to this lighter and tinner texture they are absorbed much easier and can penetrate the skin deeper. In contrast eye creams have a thicker texture!
Are eye creams really needed?
When it comes to selecting skincare products one product cannot deal with all issues. As we mentioned since the area around the eyes is thinner and more delicate it requires specific care and ingredients. Not only is the area around the eye one of the thinnest areas on our entire body it also tends to be drier and more prone to wrinkles.
Due to these unique characteristics of the area around the eye it is more prone to issues such as irritation even though you may not have a sensitive skin in general. Puffiness can also appear in the area around the eyes. This is due to the area around the eye being thinner and retaining more fluid and fats. In addition, due to the area around the eye being thinner the appearance of dark circles are also more likely.
The difference between the area around the eye and other parts of the face
In the skin around other areas of our face such as forehead, nose and cheeks we have oil gland. This is not so when it comes to the area around our eyes and there are virtually no oil glands in the area around the eyes. Due to absence of oil gland around the eyes the area is more prone to dryness and development of wrinkles. Deepest wrinkles appear in the areas of the face which have less oil glands. Due to this some of the deepest wrinkles on our face can appear in the area around the eyes.
Furthermore, due to incorrect makeup removal, allergies, weather conditions or genetics the area around the eye is prone to dryness. Skincare products targeting other areas of the face where our skin is thicker can be irritating for the delicate and thin skin which surround the eye. The area around the eye as well is different due to the continuous pressure it has from facial expressions, blinking and squinting. Due to this continuous muscle movement the area around the eyes is susceptible to development of fine lines and wrinkles.
What are the benefits of using an eye cream?
Due to their formulation with more specific ingredients targeting the areas around the eyes, eye creams can provide fundamental benefits. The benefits eye cream can provide include:
- Fighting against the appearance of dark circles.
- Nourishing deeply the dry areas around the eyes.
- Treating irritation and inflammation that may appear around the eyes.
- Decreasing puffiness that appears around the eyes.
