Dos And Don’ts Of Under-Eye Skincare To Get Rid Of Dark Circles, Puffiness And More

Get that flawless under-eye skin!

The skincare fever has caught up on everyone these days! And thankfully so, because people have begun realising that taking care of their skin is important in the long run. The ones who are neck-deep into skincare have lengthy routines they follow during the day and night, and the ones who are still learning the ropes and uses of retinol, AHA, BHA, niacinamide etc are on their own skincare journey. If you are a skincare novice, then you must know that taking care of your under-eye skin is also very important.

Your under-eye skin is extremely thin and sensitive as compared to the rest of your face and body. You need to hydrate and nourish that skin because your under-eye not only shows the first signs of ageing but also reflects your overall health. So, here are some of the dos and dont’s of under-eye skincare.

Dos of under-skin care

1. Don’t wear kajal everyday

As shocking as this might sound, if you wear kajal every day, this will cause residue to remain on your lower lashline which often transfers to your under eye. This can cause the tender skin around the eyes to darken early.

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2. Nights creams

Make sure you hydrate your under-eye skin by incorporating under-eye creams in your skincare routine. If you have dry skin, then it is advisable to use a cream-based product, and if you have oily skin, use a gel-based product for quicker absorption. Retinol is the key ingredient that should be present in your under-eye creams.

3. Under-eye patches

You can also use under-eye patches twice a week to instantly nourish and de-puff your under-eyes.

4.  Gently massage around the eyes

Only take a pea-sized amount of eye cream on your fingertip and gently massage using your finger around the eye. Apply very light pressure while pressing around the eyeball socket bone and go in circles around the eye.

Dont’s of under-eye skincare

1. Don’t scrub your under-eye too hard

If you are using scrubs, don’t scrub your under-eye skin too hard. Because of the thinness of the skin, it will burn and be easily irritated.

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2. Don’t skip under-eye skin while applying sunscreen

You need to apply sunscreen on your under-eye skin and also on your eyelid to protect this sensitive from harmful UV rays.

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3. Don’t stay up too late

Fixing your sleep schedule immensely helps with getting rid of bags and puffiness around the eyes. Your eyes need to rest as they are constantly exposed to screens and pollution which directly affects the under-eye skin.

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4. Don’t pull your skin

No matter what, don’t pull the sensitive under-eye skin. It will loosen up and sag below your eyes which no skincare routine will e able to fix.

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So, follow these tips for healthy and even skin-toned under-eyes.

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First Published: August 03, 2023 3:57 PM