Dark circles : The contour of the eye is extremely fragile. Why? Because the epidermis in this area is three to five times thinner than the rest of the face and because it’s extremely stressed: on average, we blink our eyes 10,000 times a day! That’s a lot of work for an area already low in collagen and elastin. No wonder the signs of fatigue are so visible!
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BAGS AND DARK CIRCLES?
Bags are the result of swelling of the lower eyelids, giving the appearance of puffy eyes. There are several possible causes: a displacement of the fat from the sockets or the upper eyelids or an accumulation of water or lymph fluid due to deficient drainage.
While heredity plays a role in the development of bags, there may be other contributing factors: over consumption of salt or alcohol, which promotes water retention; lack of sleep, which slows down blood circulation; or sagging of aging skin, which affects the distribution of fat and allows certain fluids to flow into the tissues.
HOW TO DEAL WITH THEM
Dark circles and bags are difficult to eliminate, especially if they run in your family. But that doesn’t mean you can’t prevent them or reduce their appearance!
PLAN OF ATTACK NUMBER 1: DO THE RIGHT THINGS
- Upon awakening, massage the contours of your eyes for a few minutes, from the inside to the outside, to accelerate micro circulation. If your eyes are particularly puffy, use a cold-water compress: by causing the blood vessels to contract, the cold stimulates micro circulation and promotes drainage.
- Both morning and night, apply a cream that’s specially formulated for the contour of the eyes. Never use facial cream in this area, its lack of fluidity can make your skin swell up! Before using the treatment, clean your face well, ridding the epidermis of impurities (pollution, dust, etc.) and preparing it to absorb the cream.
- At bedtime, position your pillows to raise your head slightly: this will prevent lymph fluid from accumulating around your eyes.
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