Moisturizing is the key to maintaining healthy and radiant skin. The skin around your eyes is 40% thinner than the rest of the face, which makes it highly prone to showing signs of aging such as wrinkles, fine lines, and dark circles. While many of these conditions can stem from a variety of causes, including genetics, dry skin is a top culprit, and it’s one that you can certainly control and reverse. By hydrating parched skin around the eyes, it’s possible to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and dark circles. There are several ways to do this, and here we’re outlining some important do’s and don’ts for moisturizing your under-eye skin.

Up Your Water Intake

We can’t stress this enough — water is the elixir for your skin! Be it the facial, neck, or under-eye skin, water helps the complexion remain supple, elastic, and glowing. Aim to drink at least eight to ten glasses of water daily. When you’re dehydrated, it shows up first on the skin, causing it to look dry, dull, and dehydrated. Dry skin creates wrinkles and fine lines. Dark circles appear more noticeable, and instead of bright and beautiful eyes, you end up with tired eyes. Keeping yourself hydrated from within is a natural remedy that helps prevent and treat under-eye skin conditions.

Don’t Forget Sunscreen

UV rays of the sun can strip the complexion of its natural moisture, making it look dry and leathery. The delicate skin around the eyes can get easily damaged with prolonged exposure to the sun. While we all want to enjoy the gorgeous summer sunshine, wearing sunscreen is an absolute must to protect your complexion. Opt for a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Apply all over the exposed parts of your body, and don’t forget the under-eye area. Apply every morning and reapply periodically throughout the day for optimum coverage.

Invest in Skincare Products For Eyes

To boost your under-eye skin, you need skin care products that are designed for that delicate area of your skin. A regular moisturizer can do the job for the facial skin, but when it comes to the under-eye area, you need targeted products. Eye creams are a must-have in your beauty routine. They have a rich and creamy texture with intense hydration power. Applying an eye cream twice daily is a great way to ensure the under-eye skin receives the extra care and hydration it requires. These creams feature skin-nourishing active ingredients like hyaluronic acid that draws moisture to the skin and replenishes the natural skin barrier, preventing and fighting skin woes such as wrinkles and dark circles. If you have oily skin and need something more lightweight, try an eye gel. It delivers equal hydration similar to eye cream but has a lightweight texture that’s well-suited for oily and acne-prone skin and daytime use. If you’re already battling wrinkles and dark circles, we highly recommend that you add an eye serum to your beauty routine. This product contains age-fighting ingredients such as peptides and potent botanical herbs that can reverse wrinkles, dark circles, and crow’s feet.

Avoid Harsh Products

When selecting skin care products for the under-eye zone, read ingredients on the labels carefully. This will help you know if the item contains any harmful ingredients that can further irritate dry skin. As a rule, stay away from skincare products that contain alcohol, harsh fragrances, and harmful chemicals like parabens. Products with clinically proven elements such as peptides and natural components are the best not just for your under-eye skin but for the entire facial skin.

Avoid Washing Face With Hot Water

We all love a long soothing shower under warm water after a long day. It may feel relaxing, but long showers in very hot water can damage dry skin even further. Hot water strips the skin of its natural oils and is not recommended, especially for those with dry skin and under-eye skin concerns. Wash your face with lukewarm or cool water to refresh your skin, and follow it up with a moisturizer or an eye cream. Applying eye cream over moist skin yields the best results by locking in the moisture for smooth and supple under-eye skin.

Manage Eye Stress

Yes, that’s a thing! The sensitive area underneath the eyes can get easily irritated by constant rubbing, tugging, or itching. Avoid these actions for healthier under-eye skin. Also, be mindful of the eye makeup products you use. Toss away all expired makeup, as these can cause eye and skin irritation. If you’re suffering from a flare-up of dry skin, we suggest you reduce the usage of eye cosmetics until the skin settles down. Remember to remove all traces of makeup before going to bed, and use a gentle cleanser to do this. Cleanse the under-eye area very gently without excessive rubbing to get rid of eye makeup. Give tired eyes a soothing burst by taking some time off during the day. Place chilled cucumber slices or tea bags on your eyelids and relax for a few minutes. Your tired eyes will thank you!

Healthy Diet and Skin Supplements

Let’s lay some facts bare — skincare products work only if you feed your body with nourishing foods. A healthy diet rich in whole grains, protein, fruits, and veggies is the gold standard for attaining good health and glowing skin. To keep your under-eye skin supple and radiant, switch to a healthy diet and watch your intake of salt, alcohol, and sugar. To bolster your skin, take the help of supplements such as Vitamin C, E, and fatty acids that’ll help give your complexion the youthful skin that you so desire.

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Achieving dewy skin is not that difficult if you follow our tips. With a healthy lifestyle, good skincare products, and some extra care, your parched under-eye skin can regain its radiance.