A task for a cosmetologist: how to choose a cream for the skin around the eyes

A visit to a cosmetology room by a patient can be divided into several stages: getting to know a specialist, exchanging information "wishes-opportunities", choosing and carrying out the necessary procedures, recommendations of a specialist after the procedure. The last stage of the meeting with patients includes one very important point that estheticians can forget about – these are recommendations for further home skin care. The effectiveness of each of the procedures directly depends on proper care, and therefore the specialist should recommend to the patient the use of correct and effective care products. Today estet-portal.com talks about what requirements a high-quality and effective eye cream should meet.

Why should a beautician recommend an eye cream

Skin around the eyes – this is a special area on the human face, which includes the paraorbital region and the eyelids. The delicate skin around the eyes is a kind of frame for the “mirror of the human soul”, and its condition, especially imperfections and defects, is very noteworthy.

Choosing a cream for the skin around the eyes is a very responsible and important point, as low-quality skin care cosmetics can really harm this delicate area.

This is why patients very often need advice from their beautician regarding the choice of skin care products for the skin around the eyes.

Eye Cream:
• how the skin around the eyes differs from the skin of the face;
• what is the difference between an eye cream and a face cream;
• what should be in a quality eye cream.

How does the skin around the eyes differ from the skin on the face

As you know, the skin around the eyes is very thin and delicate, and not every care product is suitable for use in this area. The skin around the eyes differs from the skin of the face in the following features:
• she is thinner and more delicate;
• the skin around the eyes contains few sebaceous glands;
• is more prone to damage;
• needs more moisture;
• more susceptible to gravitational changes and photoaging;
• contains less elastin and collagen;
• is constantly in motion and tension;
• prone to swelling and allergies.

Another important difference is that the pH of the eyes is different from the pH of the skin, which is also worth considering when choosing an eye cream.

What is the difference between an eye cream and a face cream

There are very significant differences between skin care products for the face and for the skin around the eyes. First of all, a face cream should create a protective barrier on the skin and provide sufficient hydration. The cream for the skin around the eyes mainly works on a specific task: eliminating dark circles, fighting wrinkles, moisturizing dry skin, and so on. Since there is always a chance that the eye cream will get into the eyes – such products are more thoroughly tested, they must have a special formula specially designed for the eyes. In addition, products for the delicate skin around the eyes contain much more emollients than products for the face.

What should be in a quality eye cream

The effectiveness of any care product is ensured by its composition. In a good eye cream, you should look for such important components:
• hyaluronic acid – moisturizes, softens, smoothes and protects the skin;
• cornflower blue water – eliminates swelling and dark circles, relieves redness, inflammation, eye strain;
• peptides – stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin, fight wrinkles;
• ceramides – support the epidermal barrier;
• retinol – stimulates metabolism and cell regeneration;
• caffeine – reduces blood vessels, fights puffiness and bags under the eyes;
• antioxidants –

Selection of a truly high-quality and effective cream for the skin around the eyes is often a task that only an experienced esthetician with enough information can handle.

Knowledge about the important components of such care products, as well as about the features that distinguish eye cream from other cosmetic preparations, will help you choose the most effective product, the results of which will not disappoint the patient.