¿Quién no se ha preguntado alguna vez si un producto específico para el contorno de ojos es realmente necesario y qué lo diferencia de la crema hidratante? ¿Por qué no podemos usar el mismo producto para la piel del contorno de ojos y para el resto de la cara?
Poder, podemos... Pero la piel del contorno de los ojos es diferente al del resto de la cara y por ello necesita un cuidado también diferente.
Diferencias de la piel del contorno de ojos:
- La piel del contorno de los ojos es 5 veces mas fina que la del resto de la cara. Todas las capas que conforman la piel son más finas, incluso la capa cornea,lo que la hace más permeable.
- La dermis también es más fina, con lo que hay menos fibroblastos que produzcan colágeno y elastina.
- Tiene menos glándulas sebáceas que el resto de la piel.
- Es una zona con mucho movimiento. Hay 22 músculos en la zona alrededor de los ojos. Cada parpadeo y cada gesto mueven un gran número de músculos.
- En el párpado inferior existe unos lóbulos adiposos, que funcionan como almohadillas, sujetos por músculos .
- La zona inferior de los ojos tiene tendencia a pigmentarse más que el resto de la cara.
- La microcirculación es más lenta, se congestiona más.
Estas diferencias tan concretas hacen que la piel del contorno de ojos tenga unas características diferentes.
Piel más sensible
La piel del contorno de ojos es más sensible debido fundamentalmente a dos factores:
1. A Thinner Skin Barrier
- Una de las misiones de la capa cornea es la protección, cuanto más fina es ésta, más vulnerable y sensible es la piel. Al tener menos glándulas sebáceas, la capa de protección natural es más escasa y la piel queda desprotegida.
2. Fewer Sebaceous Glands
- Since there are fewer oil glands in this area, the skin’s natural protective layer is weaker, leaving the skin more exposed and fragile.
Dark Circles, Puffiness and Sun Spots
Dark circles can appear in the lower eyelid area for two main reasons:
1. Poor Circulation
- Because circulation in this area is slower and congestion is more common, blood can accumulate under the eyes, creating dark circles with a bluish or purple tone.
2. Hyperpigmentation
- Genetics and ethnicity also play a role (Mediterranean skin types usually get the short end of the stick here). The under-eye area tends to produce more pigmentation than the rest of the face, creating brown-toned dark circles.
Puffiness also has two main causes:
1. Fat Pad Sagging
- Over time, the muscles holding the under-eye fat pads weaken and stretch, causing the fat pads to sag.
2. Fluid Retention
- Because circulation and lymphatic drainage are slower in this area, fluids tend to accumulate more easily
áMore Expression Lines, Wrinkles and Loss of Firmness
The combination of constant movement and lower levels of collagen and elastin means expression lines tend to appear very early around the eyes.
Long before other visible signs of ageing appear on the face, crow’s feet usually make their entrance. And if they aren’t properly cared for, they can quickly become deeper wrinkles.
Lower collagen and elastin levels also make the skin around the eyes more prone to sagging over time.
This is why eye contour products should have a very lightweight texture, especially once wrinkles are already present. Rich or heavy textures can settle into fine lines and visually accentuate them.
How Should We Care for the Eye Area?
To compensate for the weak points of the eye contour area, it’s important to use specific products and follow certain care habits.
This is a very delicate and vulnerable area. Cleansers and makeup removers should be extremely gentle and should never disrupt the skin’s natural protective barrier (avoid harsh detergents or surfactants, and opt instead for cleansers based on vegetable oils).
If you use a muslin cloth for cleansing, avoid rubbing this area with it. It’s also best to avoid direct contact with exfoliants and chemical peels.
Products designed specifically for the eye contour area should:
- Improve circulation.
- Stimulate collagen and elastin production.
- Reinforce the skin’s natural protective barrier.
- Be suitable for sensitive skin: free from artificial fragrances and irritating ingredients.
- Include sun protection.
- Have a lightweight texture with a higher concentration of active ingredients.
- Contain hydrating, nourishing, antioxidant and anti-ageing actives.
How to Apply Eye Cream Properly
The quality of the product is important, but so is the way you apply it.
Apply a small amount using your ring finger or index finger. Gently tap the product onto the lower eye area (under-eye area and puffiness/dark circles) using soft tapping motions. This helps stimulate circulation.
After tapping over the area 3 or 4 times, gently massage from the tear duct towards the temples, repeating the movement 3 or 4 times — always from the inside out, never the opposite direction.
This helps drain the area and reduce puffiness.
On the upper eyelid, apply the product only on the non-mobile lid, again moving from the inner corner towards the temple.
Different Types of Eye Creams
In general, most eye contour products focus on 4 key concerns:
- Hydration
- Fine lines and wrinkles (anti-ageing)
- Puffiness and dark circles (decongesting)
- Hyperpigmentation
Most eye creams target several of these concerns at once, although some formulas focus more specifically on certain functions.
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