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How to Apply Eye Cream Like a Dermatologist—Directly From the Pros

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By Cristal CristalPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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How to Apply Eye Cream Like a Dermatologist—Directly From the Pros

Introduction

Eye cream is a must-have product. It's something that anyone who wears makeup needs and it also helps with dry skin, dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles. But what are the best ways to apply eye cream? Are there any tips I can use to make sure this product works best for me? In this article we'll discuss the right way to apply your favourite moisturizer like a dermatologist would—directly from the pros!

Eye Creams are a Must

The benefits of using an eye cream are numerous. They can be used to treat all types of skin, from aging to acne-prone, and even those with sensitive or dry skin. Eye creams are used to help reduce puffiness and dark circles under the eyes, as well as fine lines around the mouth area. Eye creams can also be helpful for treating other concerns such as wrinkles on the forehead or crows feet around your eyes—and they're not just for women!

If you're looking for a new way to improve your overall appearance while also helping prevent future wrinkles and sagging skin in general, then an eye cream may be right up your alley! If this sounds like something that interests you then keep reading our guide on how best apply one yourself:

Avoid External Usage

Avoid external usage. Eye cream is meant to be used internally and not on the eyelids, so avoid applying it anywhere else in your face.

Apply eye cream at night, before bedtime. Your skin will be more receptive to ingredients if you apply them at night, when the natural process of regenerating moisture has begun (and been interrupted). This also allows you time for absorption into your skin and may help prevent irritation later on during the day if you apply too much during waking hours.

Use a gentle formula with unpronounceable ingredients that don't cause irritation or breakouts—you're probably familiar with several brands on this list!

Know Best Before Dates

One of the most important things to know about eye cream is when the manufacturer recommends using it. If you don't know what the best before date is, you might be wasting money on products that are nearing their expiration date. The best way to find out if a product has passed its expiration date is by looking at the bottom of your bottle or tub and seeing whether there's an expiration date printed there.

If you've used up all of your eye cream before this time (and it's been around for several months), don't panic! There are still plenty of options available on Amazon Prime Day 2019—just make sure they're labeled with "Best Before" dates between 2-3 months after purchase!

How to Use Eye Creams Correctly?

Eyelid area: Never apply eye cream around the eyelid area. It can cause irritation, dryness and redness.

Pat gently with a clean finger for about 1 minute in a circular motion on the orbital bone (the bone above your cheekbone). This is where most of us will start our application process for eye creams—but there are other places you can start application as well!

Avoid applying directly under your eyes; this may irritate them because it's too close to their sensitive skin. Instead, use an upward stroke along the side of each eye with just enough pressure so that you feel some warmth coming from your fingers but not enough to cause pain or discomfort when applied directly under their eyes.

What Are the Different Types of Eye Creams Available?

Moisturizing eye creams.

Firming eye creams.

Brightening eye creams.

They're made with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which help keep the skin around your eyes supple and hydrated by absorbing moisture from the environment and locking it in place; this prevents wrinkles from developing so that eyes look younger longer (and helps prevent bags under them). These products also contain peptides that help reduce puffiness, dark circles under the eyes, under-eye bags—even fine lines around the mouth area! The best part? They don't contain any parabens or formaldehyde; instead they're packed full of natural ingredients like shea butter (which hydrates), aloe vera gel (which soothes irritated membranes) or vitamin E oil (to nourish dry skin).

Don't forget to apply eye cream frequently and use it in the right way.

You should apply eye cream twice a day, morning and night. Use your ring finger to pat it on gently and avoid applying it around the eyelid.

Conclusion

Eye cream is a must for your skin, but you should apply it in the right way. If you want to apply eye cream like a dermatologist, then avoid external usage and use eye cream directly from the pros. You can also opt for an eye cream that suits your skin type or age.

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