How to Create a Skincare Routine for Your Eye Area
When it comes to our overall face skincare routine, we often have a good grasp of what works. But what about the sensitive skin area around the eyes? That’s a different story. Did you know that the skin around your eyes differs from the skin on your face? Not only is it the first to show signs of aging, but it is thinner and lacks the density of sebaceous (oil) glands, making it more prone to dryness and irritation. Plus, constant movement from blinking, smiling, and other facial expressions can accelerate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
The blood vessels here are also more prominent, which can lead to unfavorable dark circles and puffiness because of fluid retention and poor circulation. All this to say, using a specific skincare routine that keeps this sensitive area nourished, protected, and youthful is essential. Read along as we share tips on treating the sensitive eye area and what ingredients and Repêchage products to incorporate into your daily skincare routine.
What Are the Best Ingredients to Treat Sensitive Eye Area?
Now that we’ve delved into the delicate nature of our eye area, it’s time to explore the ingredients that truly make a difference in enhancing its appearance. Among the potent components we harness include:
Caffeine: Caffeine is a true power ingredient. Its properties can decrease the appearance of dark circles by improving circulation. It’s also rich in antioxidants, which protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals and environmental stressors.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil: Rich in moisture, this seed oil helps maintain the skin around the eyes soft and supple, providing intense hydration.
Ginkgo Biloba Extract: This extract reduces puffiness and soothes irritated skin while helping to firm and tone the skin, minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Laminaria Saccharina Extract: Derived from brown algae, this extract provides deep hydration, keeping the skin around the eyes well-moisturized and preventing dryness.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5: We love this ingredient since it promotes collagen production, enhances skin elasticity, and reduces signs of aging, including crow’s feet and sagging skin.
Ulva Lactuca – Marine Biopeptide: Marine Biopeptide contains the enzyme Aosine and helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
The Ultimate Delicate Eye Area Skincare Products
Repêchage’s eye products and ingredients help the sensitive eye area look soft and smooth. Here are a few superstars we recommend for this delicate area, which you can incorporate into your daily skincare routine at home.
Hydra Dew Pure™ Eye Contour Cream
This gentle but effective eye cream blends seaweed, caffeine extracts, and peptides to diminish puffiness and minimize the appearance of wrinkles. Pro tip: Pair this cream with our Silver Ball Massager in the morning and night after cleansing and moisturizing. This 316-grade stainless steel massager stays cool to the touch while providing consistent, correct pressure.
Eye Rescue Pads with Seaweed Filtrate and Tea Extracts
These convenient, pre-saturated pads are infused with nutrient-rich seaweed, cucumber, aloe, caffeine, and a powerful blend of antioxidant-rich yerba mate, green tea, and rooibos to leave your eyes looking and feeling refreshed.
Opti-Cleanse™ Extra Gentle Non-Oily Eye Makeup Remover
Use our award-winning, seaweed-based cleanser to cleanse off eye makeup gently. It’s pH-neutral, fragrance-free, and non-irritating — a perfect accompaniment to keep the delicate eye area in check!
Biolight® Frost Bright™ Eye Contour Gel
Awaken tired-looking eyes with this cool, refreshing gel, made with caffeine, cucumber oil, and two peptides to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Use twice daily to keep your skin feeling refreshed.
Pro Treatment to the Rescue
For a professional touch, book our Opti-Firm® Eye Contour Treatment, based on the latest advances in skincare and clinically proven ingredients that work to combat signs of sleep deprivation, aging, and environmental damage. This treatment is the perfect enhancement to any other skincare treatment you receive to maximize skincare benefits.
Your esthetician will apply and massage the eye contour area with Opti-Firm® Eye Contour Cream to stimulate and relax the eye muscles. This massage reduces puffiness and fine lines. Next comes an Opti-Firm® mask applied to the delicate eye area, which works its magic while cooling. The treatment ends with our Vita Cura® Opti-Lift Serum placed around your eyes for maximum firming and lifting effects.
Taking care of the delicate skin around your eyes is crucial for maintaining a youthful and refreshed appearance. This sensitive area requires special attention and targeted ingredients to address its special needs, from reducing puffiness and dark circles to minimizing fine lines and wrinkles. By incorporating key ingredients and treating your eyes at home, you can effectively nourish and protect your eye area.
