How To Hydrate Dry Skin Around the Eyes
Keeping your skin moisturized is an important part of healthy skin, especially in areas with fragile skin like the eyes. Our eyes are known for showing skin problems first, such as dryness and wrinkles. The skin around our eyes is much thinner and requires more TLC.
Let’s dive into how to properly treat dry skin around the eyes and how to maintain hydrated skin.
What Is Dry Skin?
Dry skin is an uncomfortable skin concern marked by itching and cracking. It is caused when the skin loses water too quickly and becomes dehydrated. This is a common issue during the winter months.
Pinpointing the cause of dry skin isn’t always easy, but whatever the cause may be you need to find a solution!
How To Treat Dry Skin Around The Eyes
Step 1: Remove any irritants
The first step in treating your dry skin is to remove any products that could be potentially dry your skin. Some cleansers and toners draw out moisture from the skin and is especially true around sensitive areas such as the eyes.
Step 2: Moisturize with eye cream
Invest in a good eye cream that will moisturize your dry skin. Eye creams are one of the skincare products people often overlook. You shouldn’t rely on your regular facial moisturizer to hydrate your under eyes.
Look for eye creams with moisturizing and soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and aloe vera.
Step 3: Use sunscreen
Our skin care professionals recommend individuals who are treating acne to use a high level of SPF to ensure the safety of your skin. A sunscreen with a SPF between 40 and 50 will protect you from harmful environmental factors.
Harmful UV rays from the sun can lead to breakdown of collagen. Collagen fibers create an infrastructure for elastin and hyaluronic acid, which are responsible for skin hydration. Therefore, it is imperative to wear sunscreen to prevent your skin from further drying out.
Step 4: Get enough sleep
Lack of sleep causes your eyes to become fatigued and the skin around your eyes may become dry. Get at least six hours of sleep every night to allow your body to repair your skin around the eyes.
Treatments To Look For When Dealing With Dry Skin
In many cases, dry skin will resolve if you stop using the product irritating the skin. The skin around the eyes is more sensitive and, as a result, dermatologists will recommend mild creams and emollients.
What To Expect When Treating Dry Skin Around Your Eyes
Once you start treating dry skin around your eyes, you’ll see improvements in about two to three weeks. If you have a medical condition causing dryness, your healing time will depend on the severity of your condition and your treatment plan from your dermatologist.
When To Make An Appointment?
When you have tried multiple products and routines to treat dry skin around your eyes and nothing helps, we recommend seeing a dermatologist to go over the next steps.
Hydrated and smooth skin is possible with the right products and patience. Remember to pay attention to what you put on your skin, avoid touching your eyes, and use sunscreen to prevent further drying out your skin.
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