The eye contour area is often the first to betray a night that was too short or a busy period. Dark circles and puffiness are not inevitable: with a few good habits, you can significantly smooth out your look.
Where do dark circles and puffiness come from?
- The skin is very thin here: up to four times thinner than elsewhere on the face. Small blood vessels are therefore more visible.
- Fatigue and lack of sleep accentuate the coloration.
- Water retention creates puffiness, especially in the morning.
- Heredity also plays a role: some people naturally have more pronounced dark circles.
- Screens tire the eyes and the gaze.
7 habits for a rested look
1. Cold upon waking
Cold helps to deflate puffiness. A spoon kept in the refrigerator, a cool washcloth, or chilled patches provide a real radiance boost in just a few minutes.
2. Hydrating patches
The organic pineapple, cucumber, and aloe vera eye patches intensely hydrate and soothe the delicate skin under the eyes. Keep them chilled for an even more revitalizing effect before an important day.
3. A dedicated eye contour treatment
Classic face creams are not always suitable for this area. Use a specific product, such as the eye contour serum from the Apple Beauty Box Essential.
4. The right application technique
Take a very small amount and apply it by tapping with the tip of your ring finger (the finger that exerts the least pressure), from the inner corner to the outer corner of the eye. Never rub.
5. Gentle makeup removal
Rubbing to remove mascara weakens the skin. Place a cotton pad soaked in a gentle makeup remover on your closed eye for a few seconds, then slide it off. The Perle d'Eau Douce emulsion is very gentle.
6. Sleeping with your head slightly elevated
A slightly higher pillow limits the accumulation of fluid under the eyes during the night.
7. Habits that change everything
- Sleeping enough and at regular hours.
- Drinking water throughout the day.
- Limiting salt and alcohol in the evening, which promote water retention.
- Taking regular breaks from screens.
- Wearing sunglasses: squinting marks the eye contour.
Good to know
Very dark circles that appear suddenly or are accompanied by other symptoms (significant swelling, itching) merit the advice of a doctor or dermatologist.
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