If your eyes are a window into your soul, well, you’re going to want to care for the skin around them the best you can. “The area around your eyes is one of the thinnest, most sensitive areas of your body. It’s also among the first to reveal the very first signs of aging, like fine lines,
3 Do’s and Don’ts for Tending to the Skin Around Your Eyes
1. Do Commit to Treating Your Eye Skin
“Eye creams are one of the things that people forget about and don’t often use,” says Michele Green, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. “You need a moisturizer that can penetrate the area to deliver the hydration it needs.”
2. Don’t Rely on Your Regular Facial Moisturizer to Get the Job Done
Many patients ask Dr. Fine if they can just use their regular moisturizer on their eyes, and most of the time the answer is no, she says. “You need an eye cream that is specifically designed for eyelid skin,” says Fine. Face serums and moisturizers may contain active ingredients, such as retinoids, that are too strong a concentration for under-eye skin.
3. Do Opt for Actives When Choosing an Eye Cream
Just because it’s a delicate area doesn’t mean you need a bland moisturizer. One of the best to look for is an eye cream that contains retinol, a vitamin A derivative, says Dr. Green. An eye cream that contains retinol will differ from a typical facial cream with retinol. Because of the risk for irritation, it will be specifically formulated with a lower concentration of retinol and in a more emollient base (meaning moisturizing; look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid) to boost hydration while lessening the risk for irritation. Just because it’s
