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The first fine lines, puffiness, dark circles under the eyes and ‘crow’s feet’ — sooner or later, each of us faces one or more of these issues. There are many questions on this subject: how to prevent and combat these issues, how to use skincare products correctly, when to start a skincare routine and, most importantly, how to choose the right product for the skin around the eyes…
Let’s try to sort this out together.
Proper care for the skin around the eyes
The skin around the eyes is the most delicate. It is significantly thinner than the skin on other parts of the face and, for example, 10 times thinner than the skin on the shoulder. As a result of active facial expressions and its structural characteristics, it ages sooner. What’s more, when speaking to someone, their gaze falls first and foremost on a woman’s eyes, so this area is the first to show signs of ageing. As mentioned earlier, this delicate area of our face is the first to show signs of ageing.
A sad fact is that the first fine lines appear even in very young women aged 25–27. It is precisely from this period that the skin’s ageing processes begin, although at first glance they are not yet at all noticeable. Skincare for the area around the eyes should begin as early as this age.
So, what do you need for this care? It all depends on your age. For women under 30, a light cream – a fluid for evening or morning application – and a make-up remover are sufficient. This could be Fluide Repair – a gentle emulsion that provides comprehensive care for the skin around the eyes. The cream has active restorative properties and tackles wrinkles, dark circles and bags under the eyes all at once. One of the fluid’s remarkable properties is its ability to reduce fat deposits under the eyes, thanks to the Algisium C complex in its formulation.
Older women need a gel or day cream (preferably with a lifting effect) and a night cream. Ericson Laboratoire pays particular attention to these ladies. Micro Colladen Gel – this lifting gel tightens the skin, increases its firmness, reduces the number and depth of wrinkles, and nourishes and regenerates the skin. The product contains microcollagen derived from natural collagen.
Masks, lotions and make-up removers
For pronounced under-eye bags, Ericson Laboratoire offers a special mask, the Bags Reducer Mask. The phytocomplex in the mask prevents water retention and promotes drainage and the removal of fat deposits around the eyes. Both women and men can use this mask daily in the morning.
Sometimes, the skin around the eyes needs anti-puffiness lotions. Ericson Laboratoire has developed an easy-to-use and effective solution to this problem — a special lotion which is applied to tired or puffy eyes using cotton pads. Anti-puffiness ice cubes will also quickly and easily relieve puffiness under the eyes.
As for make-up removers, they should be specifically designed for the eyes. Please do not use cosmetic products intended for the rest of the face. Such products are not gentle enough for the skin around the eyes. An exception may be ‘two-phase’ products (cleansers and eye care products that are ‘two-in-one’), developed in the laboratories of Ericson Laboratoire.
It is particularly important that your skincare products are selected for you by a beautician. This will help you avoid making mistakes when choosing skincare products.
Micro Colladen Gel – lifting
So how can you prevent all the problems listed above? Prevention is a key aspect here; in other words, the sooner you start paying attention to the skin around your eyes, the younger you will look in the long run.
Products that improve lymphatic microcirculation and cellular metabolism, whilst toning and restoring the structure of the skin around the eyes, will help protect against fine lines. The best option is water-based gels. Make sure the gel contains plant extracts and vitamins. For mature women, microcollagens are also beneficial. Micro Colladen Gel – Lifting is a suitable choice. This non-greasy gel is quickly absorbed by the skin, allowing you to apply make-up immediately afterwards.
Important! To avoid puffiness, gels should only be used in the morning.
If wrinkles are now visible not just when you make facial expressions, you’ll need more intensive products — moisturising creams with hyaluronic acid, and serums containing vitamins A and E. Women with a dense network of fine lines around the eyes need products containing antioxidant complexes, natural oils, collagen and elastin. Capsules are particularly effective for this problem. This is arguably the company’s most popular product! The secret lies in their high effectiveness.
After a 50-day course, anyone will notice the difference. The capsules and masks are used as a course of treatment to combat wrinkles. They contain an oily base designed to actively nourish the skin using a phytocomplex and restore its smoothness; they are classified as potent treatments for the eye area and are not intended for regular, long-term use. These products are best applied at night.
Dark circles under the eyes
Dark circles. Where do they come from? Dark circles under the eyes may simply be a natural feature of one’s appearance. However, they can sometimes be the result of an unhealthy lifestyle or a sign of an underlying medical condition.
Regular stress and lack of sleep lead to rapid thinning of the subcutaneous layer of fatty tissue, causing blood vessels to become more visible. What can you do? Try to go to bed earlier. In the mornings, it’s good to ‘wash’ your face with ice cubes infused with sage and chamomile.
As for professional products, ready-made ice cubes for freezing are available in beauty salons. They not only reduce dark circles but also relieve tiredness and puffiness. Ask your beautician about creams specifically designed to tackle this problem. Anti-Dark Fluide contains active ingredients and light-reflecting particles that also visually conceal fine lines.
Bags under the eyes
Most often, they are caused by internal health issues. These can include kidney disease and heart failure. They may also arise as a result of poor diet, excessive salt intake and even digestive problems. Sometimes, simply by changing one’s diet, the problem gradually resolves itself.
How can modern cosmetology help here? There are masks that a specialist selects as a treatment and prescribes for daily use. They target the fat cells under the eyes and produce excellent results with regular use. These are mask patches — an innovative product with immediate effects.
The patches stimulate the drainage of venous blood and lymph, eliminating puffiness, bags and dark circles under the eyes. Anti-puffiness lotions are also effective. It is best to keep them in the fridge. Applied to cotton pads, the lotion can be used as a quick fix for severe eye puffiness.
How should you apply cosmetic products?
How you apply cosmetics around the eyes is very important. Creams and gels should be applied 1 cm away from the mucous membrane and around the eye using the middle and ring fingers, applying them in circular and tapping motions. On the lower eyelids, apply from the temples towards the nose to improve microcirculation and lymphatic drainage, thereby preventing puffiness and bruising.
On the hot island of Cyprus, it is important to wear sunglasses. They will not only protect your eyes but also help them stay looking their best.
Further information
Look your best and contact your beautician or our Ericson Laboratoire E.L.Proffline Beauty Salon branch, or call us on: 96 114456.
