One of the things I get asked the most about, is how to help maintain and freshen the eye area. We tend to get lines around our eyes before any other area ( I was 18 when I started getting mine) as the skin is much thinner here. It’s also a very expressive part of the face and I’m convinced my lines come from all the laughter. Which is rather nice.
Other than surgery, it’s difficult to get rid of these lines. However, there’s much we can do to treat and maintain the delicate skin round the eyes.
The team at Victoria Health have compiled a very helpful list below of the different things you can do to help keep the eye area fresh. The DoSe Vitamin C eye cream that they mention is great and I use it a lot. However, I would like to also include some amazing eye products from the incredible Marie Reynolds London range:
MRL Eye-Drate –
A wonderful hydrogel that quenches and nourishes the skin. It’s healing, anti-inflammatory and will even condition your lashes. I like to use this with her MRL Eye Balls which are little copper wands that help lymphatic drainage and are wonderfully cooling, specially if you put them in the fridge before use.
MRL Eye Spa –
I love these little masks which are like a hot compress which heats up when you take them out of their packaging. The heat helps to draw in moisture to the deeper levels of the skin and increases blood flow to the area. It can help with headaches, sinus congestion and many other things as well. I warn you, these are addictive!
Discover Essential Tips and Treatments for Brighter And More Youthful Eyes
Eye creams, serums, patches and devices have earned a well-deserved spot in skincare, offering targeted solutions to unique concerns of the eye area. Dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, wrinkles and sagging lids are nothing new, but as more and more products come to market, much of the technology and active ingredients we are being offered are. As we grow older, it’s often the delicate skin around our eyes we notice first, so keeping this area looking bright, tight, refreshed and youthful is key to anti-ageing.
A good, consistent routine dedicated to tackling some or all of these issues is a must in making a visible difference in brightening, tightening and in how fresh and awake our eyes appear.
When Should I Start Using Eye Creams and Serums?
While there’s no strict rule for when you must start using an eye cream or serum, many dermatologists recommend beginning in your mid-20s as a preventative measure. This helps keep skin hydrated and resilient, which is especially important if you spend a lot of time in front of screens, are exposed to environmental stressors, or have a naturally thin skin texture. However, eye creams and serums are beneficial at any age; for those in their 30s, 40s, and beyond, choosing a formula with anti-ageing ingredients can support skin elasticity and target visible signs of ageing.
Building an Eye Care Routine
From clever cooling tips to heated wands, gel patches and advanced formulations here is our ultimate eye care routine that will help boost collagen production to tighten sagging skin, reduce eye puffiness often caused by inflammation, congestion and water retention and brighten the under-eye area with an effective, where necessary, double dose of Vitamin C.
Vitamin C Eye cream
Begin your eye routine with a dedicated eye cream or serum. We like to use this product day and night after cleansing and before all other serums and creams. Vitamin C Eye Cream by DoSe is powered by seven advanced active ingredients which deliver a brighter, more radiant look by targeting fine eye lines, eye wrinkles, under-eye dark circles and eye puffiness.
Featuring a precise cooling tip, this caffeine eye cream also soothes tired eyes, helping to reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. Cold therapy constricts blood vessels, which minimises swelling and helps to improve circulation, providing a soothing effect that makes tired eyes feel refreshed. This can be particularly beneficial in the morning or after a long day when the eyes are prone to puffiness. The cooling sensation also helps to de-stress the skin, giving a more revitalised and awake appearance right from the start of your routine and is designed for gentle massage, further enhancing lymphatic drainage to reduce excess fluid retention around the eyes.
Heated Eye Wand™ PRO
When time allows or as a wonderful addition to your nighttime routine, we like to follow with The Heated Eye Wand by Peep Club. Heat therapy works in the opposite way to cold by promoting relaxation and increasing blood flow to the area. The warmth helps to open up the pores, allowing the active ingredients in your eye cream to penetrate more deeply and work more effectively. Heat also relaxes tension in the skin, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and promote a smoother, more even texture around the eyes. Additionally, the warmth encourages lymphatic drainage, helping to clear away any remaining fluid buildup that might contribute to puffiness or dark circles. The combination of heat and massage works synergistically to enhance the overall benefits of your eye care routine, leaving the eyes looking brighter, refreshed, and more revitalised.
Vitamin C Bright Eyes Hydro Gel Patches
For those mornings when you need a little extra lift include these Vitamin C Bright Eye Hydrogel Patches. Effective at any point in your routine, Derma E eye patches are the ideal antidote for tired, dull-looking and puffy eyes. These brightening Vitamin C eye patches leave your eyes looking restored, wide-awake and more youthful.
Spacemasks
After a long day, finish off your eye care routine with a warming treat. Spacemasks gently warm your eye area, removing tension and alleviating headaches after a long day’s work spent staring at a screen. Each one heats up and lasts for around 15 minutes, allowing you to unwind and prepare for a more restful night’s sleep.
By alternating between cold and hot therapies, you’re not only treating puffiness and inflammation but also supporting circulation, relaxing muscles, and enhancing the absorption of your skincare products. This multi-step approach provides an effective balance of soothing and revitalising effects, helping you achieve a well-rested and rejuvenated look every day.
Silk Sleep Eye Mask
Finally, Drowsy Silk Eye Mask is the ultimate addition to your bedtime toolkit and will redefine your sleeping experience, providing a heavenly protective cocoon from the world. Its softness instantly reassures you and envelops your eyes in a gentle touch that allows sleep to drift over you.
