Keys to caring for the eye contour area
Within the face, one of the areas that concerns us most is usually the eye contour, where the skin is thinner and more delicate. It requires specific care to keep it hydrated, while at the same time treating puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines. In the eye contour, sweat and sebaceous glands are present […]
Within the face, one of the areas that concerns us most is usually the eye contour, where the skin is thinner and more delicate. It requires specific care to keep it hydrated, while at the same time treating puffiness, dark circles, and expression lines.
In the eye contour area, sweat and sebaceous glands are present in smaller quantities than in other parts of the face, which makes the skin more fragile and unprotected against pollution and solar rays. This causes the skin to lose hydration and the collagen and elastin fibers to break down, leading to aging and the appearance of wrinkles.
Loss of firmness caused by constant blinking is also very common. Swelling or darkening of the under-eye area, due to excessive melanin production and the dilation of capillaries close to the skin's surface in this area, is very frequent, especially as one gets older, and is due to lack of sleep, fluid retention, allergies, tobacco, and hereditary factors. Whatever the cause, there is a solution to improve the appearance of the eye contour.
Proper nighttime cleansing of the eye contour is important to remove impurities and allow the active ingredients in the treatment to penetrate optimally; otherwise, we would be accelerating premature aging. When applying the product, never drag it; instead, use a finger that applies little pressure, such as the ring or little finger, performing gentle taps to stimulate circulation and enhance lymphatic drainage. The correct direction of application is from the nasal edge towards the area where crow's feet settle, to prevent and treat wrinkles.
The next step is to massage the area with the help of an applicator. At Herbera, we recommend gua sha massage since, in addition to enhancing lymphatic drainage, it helps lift the tail of the eyebrow, fighting sagging of the upper eyelid. Sleeping well and resting is also a key aspect of maintaining good eye contour health.
It is just as important to apply the product correctly as it is to choose one formulated with the most suitable ingredients to increase hydration, barrier function, and microcirculation, and to treat wrinkles.
To improve the appearance of puffiness and dark circles, it is essential that our contour product contains Ginkgo biloba and Hamamelis virginiana, active ingredients that stimulate microcirculation and lymphatic drainage. To maintain optimal hydration levels, it is necessary to use humectant ingredients like sodium hyaluronate and to nourish with organic lipids like shea butter, generating an occlusive effect and preventing transepidermal water loss. Furthermore, low molecular weight hyaluronic acid penetrates wrinkles, filling them and providing intense, immediate hydration. We are also committed to including natural antioxidants like b-sitosterol and tocopherol and probiotics of the Lactobacillus genus in our formulation to restore the microbiome balance in this very delicate area. Our eye contour product presents a very high tolerance for sensitive skin.
To protect such sensitive facial skin, we recommend our eye contour with plant-based hyaluronic acid and ginkgo biloba, awarded in 2020 as the best eye contour for the treatment of puffiness and dark circles in the Organics Clean Awards by Organic Magazine, in 2022 as the award for best eye contour treatment in the same competition, and with the Best Eye Cream 2022 Winner of the Beauty Shortlist Awards 2022.
