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The skin around your eyes needs your immediate attention! How long can you ignore them and binge watch those interesting series while dark circles slowly but surely begin to form? While getting your daily dose of movies, series, reels and using computer screens for work, the skin around your eyes suffer and signs begin to show, although some might only notice them after a while, by which it then is quite late. You want to prevent dark circles and not wait for the signs to show up. And if the signs already exist, its time to buck up and tend to the skin around your eyes. Discover these essential tips to care for the skin around your eyes so that they always stay looking fresh and healthy.
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Avoid Rubbing Your Eyes
Rubbing your eyes has an imediate negative effect on the skin around it. If you are feeling stressed and your eyes are tired from working or watching your computer or phone screen, tear your gaze away and look at some solid objects around you. You can even shut your eyes just to get a break, but do not rub them. Splash your eyes with water or rose water so that it cools down and hydrates the area, relieving you of the urge to rub them.
Apply Eye Cream
No matter what, an eye cream is essential for your under-eye area. It is understandable that sometimes moisturisers break you out if it is the wrong one or if layered with other serums. But the skin around your eyes is different, acne doesn’t form there. Therefore, you can always apply and reapply an eye cream or treatment gel to the area whenever it looks like it needs hydration. Or, simply make it a ritual throughout the day. The more you moisturise the area, the better.
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Use A Jade Roller
Jade facial rollers can be used to massage and tone your face and this is especially beneficial for the skin around your eyes. Apply any skincare product with your fingers around your eyes is only a good idea if you are gentle with application techniques. Harsh stroking motions can break capillaires causing them to look more dull and darkened. A jade roller can be used to help your products seep in better. You can even do a simpe routine with olive oil and a jade roller just for your eyes.
Retinol Usage
A great way to reverse damage and prevent it is using retinol. This ingredient is the best for anti-ageing purpses and to provide visible results quicker than most. Retinoids do take about a month or two to show drastic results, but they definitely treat your skin with each application. Use a retinol cream or gel on your skin in the night and make sure to cover the skin around your eyes with it.
Green Tea Bags
This DIY recipe is a winner for rejuvenating the skin around your eyes. After you are done brewing the tea, use the tea bags on your eyes and let them sit for 10 minutes. The antioxidants boost fresher-looking skin and prevent dark circles.
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