Did you know that the area around your eyes is three times thinner than the rest of the skin on your face? In fact, it contains less collagen and lacks sebaceous glands, making it particularly sensitive.
Dark circles under the eyes are one of the most common skin problems. They usually manifest themselves by a change in the pigmentation or relief of the lower eyelid.
If you are one of those who suffer from dark circles, we are going to reveal a three-step technique created by Dr. Shereene Idriss, an American dermatologist based in New York, to get rid of them.
What is the technique?
The trick is very simply to divert a lightening serum designed to fight against brown spots on the face.
All you need to do is apply a generous layer around the eye area, leave the product on for 3 to 5 minutes, then gently dab it with a cotton pad until completely absorbed.
Which assets should you prioritize?
Not all serums are good to take. You have to pay attention to the composition of your products, because the eye area is a very sensitive area. Here is the list of active ingredients to favor:
- Vitamin C: This is a powerful antioxidant that lightens the skin by reducing the production of melanin.
- Hyaluronic acid: It hydrates and plumps the skin, improving the appearance of dark circles.
- Retinol: It stimulates cell renewal and increases collagen production, helping to reduce pigmentation.
- Niacinamide (vitamin B3): It improves skin elasticity, evens skin tone and reduces hyperpigmentation.
- Caffeine: It reduces puffiness and improves microcirculation, thus reducing the appearance of dark circles.
- Peptides: They stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, strengthening the thin skin around the eyes.
Avoid active ingredients such as AHAs and BHAs such as salicylic acid, glycolic acid, azelaic acid, as well as hydroquinone, benzoyl peroxide, etc., because these are exfoliating active ingredients that are too concentrated for the eye area and can cause severe irritation or allergy.
Our recommendation? We advise you to opt for our Anti-Fatigue Eye Serum , it is enriched with caffeine to stimulate blood microcirculation, decongest the eyes, but also with niacinamide, a very effective active ingredient to reduce hyperpigmentation and prevent the appearance of future dark circles.
The plus? Its draining metal tip improves blood and lymphatic circulation, perfect for awakening the eyes. Indeed, lymphatic drainage is also a complementary solution to unify your dark circles, especially if you suffer from bags under the eyes due to water retention or poor circulation, especially in the morning. Dr. Lange ( @drlange ) recommends activating the lymphatic capillaries through lymphatic drainage to reduce bags.
To do this, there are several techniques that you can try at home; simply scan the QR code inside the packaging of the Eye Serum. You can use your hands to perform a massage by gently tapping the area under the eyes, starting from the inner corner to the outer corner, in order to stimulate lymphatic circulation. Or, you can also use specific tools, such as the jade roller or the quartz gua sha , the action of the cold will help improve circulation, and therefore reduce the pigmentation of your dark circles.
