While we’ve internalized sun protection as an extra step in our daily routine, there are still areas we skip. The eyelid is the thinnest and most sensitive skin we have on the body, and experts say we should care for this area just as much (if not more) than the rest of the body.
Sunscreen around the eyes yes or no?
Gema Cabañero, director of the Gema Cabañero Anti-Aging & Aesthetic Clinic, assures that “the skin around the eyes is thinner than in the rest of the body and loses quality more quickly and visibly”. Moreover, with constant and intensive exposure to solar radiation, this problem is accentuated and, as he states, “this area is characterized by the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles, puffiness, sagging and discoloration.” Therefore, it is necessary to care for these areas with sunscreen and specific treatments. Before applying a protector to this area, we must consider the texture, which should be light so as not to irritate and rich in antioxidants so that it is not uncomfortable. Plus, of course, it’s vital that it has a high spectrum SPF.
Advanced Day Ultimate Protect Spf50+ from Medik8 (€79 at mumona.com), for example, is a useful moisturizer with a high protection factor against blue light, infrared light, glycation and pollution, providing optimal skin protection.
Another option is to use specific sunscreens for the area, such as cream eyeshadows or concealers that are specially formulated for use on the lid and have built-in SPF,” adds Nuria Aluart, founder of online author cosmetics store mumona.com. . In this case, the founder of the online store recommends Lycogel Breathable Concealer Spf30 (€35 at mumona.com), an ideal everyday concealer and waterproof that not only has good coverage, but also a high antioxidant power and protective filter Spf30 to prevent oxidative damage.
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Wrinkles and expression lines
According to Rebeca Gómez, co-founder of Gloü Organics, “the skin in this area is less dense than that of the face and has hardly any sebaceous glands.” In other words, it is not only very fine and sensitive skin, but also has a greater tendency to dryness and, as a result, to the appearance of wrinkles. “Keeping this surface hydrated will reduce the depth of crow’s feet and the early signs of aging,” warns Gómez.
For example, to combat the dryness caused by sun exposure in the summer, the Gloü Organic intensive lifting eye contour (€37 at glouorganics.com) is an advanced treatment that acts on the skin flora in the area and thus maintains its balance and well-being. Formulated with prebiotics, hyaluronic acid and olive squalene with vitamins E and C, it treats the signs of aging and restores the eyelid’s natural hydration and nourishment.
Source: Marie Claire
