How to apply the eye contour

To benefit from the effects of an eye contour, the first essential step is to choose the one that best suits our needs. There are those that fight dark circles, others focus on eliminating bags and there are those that, due to their active principles, focus more on ending crow's feet. Okay, we got it. But what good is it if we only use it once every two or three days? Consistency is key so that none of the problems mentioned appear in this delicate area. The ideal is to use it morning and night … and, most importantly, making sure that we do it correctly.

Why is the eye contour necessary

There is a very good reason and it is because it is one of the areas that most betrays the passage of time. Around the eyes we have 22 muscles continuously in motion. It's no wonder that so much "work" results in wrinkles and signs of tiredness. Especially considering that the skin in this area is much thinner than that of the rest of the face, with few collagen and elastin fibers and, therefore, prone to dehydration.

It is one of the areas that most betrays the passage of time, so we have to take care of it with great care

What is the best eye contour

They are all formulated to gently hydrate and protect this area, but we have to focus on what we want to prevent or improve.

For flaccidity, you can choose a contour with peptides (molecules present in nature with a tightening effect).
If there are dark circles or bags, it is best that it contains decongestant active ingredients (witch hazel, ginseng) and that it has a roll-on applicator to promote microcirculation when applying the product.
And if the problem is crow's feet, retinol is the asset you should look for on the label, because it is the most effective to hide them.

What to avoid

Above all, you have to pay attention that the eye contour does not contain perfumes or any active ingredient that can be irritating if you have delicate eyes. Ask your pharmacist for high tolerance formulas that calm and bring freshness.

As for the container, it is better to do without the ones that come in a jar and opt for airless containers (without air) or those that come in tubes, because they are more hygienic and have less risk of contaminating the content.

Avoid containers that come in a jar and choose airless ones or those that come in tubes

How much quantity

Perhaps the 15 ml that this product usually contains seems very little. But, well managed, an eye contour can last you - used day and night - almost three months. More quantity does not mean greater effect. It must be the equivalent of a grain of rice, divided into tiny dots that "draw" the sockets of the two eyes. If we put more and the texture is very dense and unctuous, we can cause the eyelids to swell.

Where to put it

It seems obvious, but it is not. It does not apply just below the eye, but in the basin where the bone is touched, without neglecting the area of the corner to combat legs d and rooster, and preferably avoiding the upper eyelids, unless specified on the label of the product .

How to apply the eye contour correctly

With the tip of the ring finger. Why this one specifically? It is the one recommended by beauty experts because it is the finger that has the least strength and, therefore, with which less pressure is exerted on this delicate area. The movement should be from the temple to the lacrimal and in the opposite direction, outwards, in a delicate back and forth movement, trying –very important– not to displace the skin so as not to form wrinkles. After three or four passes, it is advisable to press the part of the tear duct for a few seconds to drain the area and avoid the appearance of bags . And finally : a soft tapping of the fingertips to promote the total absorption of the product.