The thin, soft skin around the eyes is one of the first to undergo the natural aging process.
A woman notices the first wrinkles under her eyes at the age of 30. The reason is in the absence of sebaceous glands and soft fat directly under the skin, as well as in the delicate and inelastic structure of the skin in this area.
Infraorbital pads are completely devoid of muscle structures that provide adequate skin turgor. All of these characteristics are responsible for the appearance of the smallest facial folds, bags, bruises under the eyes and other unsightly manifestations.
Cosmetics
Modern beauties are trying to solve or prevent the problem with the help of salon techniques (botox, gel pillows). But plastic and professional methods are expensive and involve certain risks.
Therefore, most fair sex is intrigued by the search for more accessible, gentle and effective alternative methods.
In fact, at home, you can perform various measures to rejuvenate the dermis in the eye region using cheap means, just choose the procedure that is right for you.
The following cosmetic products will help eliminate defects in the eye area and get rid of wrinkles:
- Creams based on a fat-soluble vitamin, antioxidant (retinol). The funds are effective with long-term use.
- Cosmetic products with vitamin C in the composition. These substances improve collagen production, provide protection against ultraviolet rays and stimulate cell recovery.
- Hyaluronic acid suspensions. They increase the turgor of the dermis in the infraorbital region and stimulate tissue rejuvenation. Hyaluronic acid is ideal even for sensitive skin and does not cause allergic reactions.
When choosing cosmetics for the care of the skin around the eyes, it is important to give preference to an active, effective and high quality product.
It must contain products that stimulate the production of collagen fibers, moisturize and regenerate the skin. Hyaluronic acid has the ability to retain moisture in the structure of the dermis, which will normalize the natural balance of water.
In addition, the following substances are recognized as useful:
- silk extract and medicinal herbs;
- ceramides (natural lipids);
- retinol, tocopherol, ascorbic acid;
- 5-ureido-hydantoin;
- structural peptides;
- distillation products from oily plants.
It is advisable that the composition of the creams be free of glycerin and hormones. For daytime suspension, a sunscreen is an indispensable ingredient.
To remember! Means for the sensitive eye area cannot be inexpensive!
To avoid swelling, the cream is applied punctually and in small amounts. The greatest effect can be achieved when applied in the morning and at night.
Using patches
Adhesives are special stains for the infraorbital area. The cosmetic product has miraculous properties and completely changes the structure of the skin.
This process can be called "reprogramming" according to the English verb, which refers to changes in electronic files.
The patches alleviate age-related changes and solve the most common problems - bruises under the eyes, swelling, imperfections in the dermis, simulated wrinkles.
Adhesive dressings impregnated with useful substances can be conveniently stored in a small bag for cosmetic items and taken with you to work, rest or travel. A quick procedure to take care of the eye area with patches allows to obtain a pronounced effect in comparison with the usual creams.
Cosmetic patches are saturated with high concentration nutrients, which cannot be said of the classic nourishing and moisturizing creams.
In addition, today adhesives from different manufacturers are presented on the cosmetic market, among which you can choose the best product, based on the nature of the problem and the individual characteristics of the skin.
Proper nutrition
To prevent wrinkles, the production of collagen in the body must be well established.
It seems that he took a special medication, and the synthesis of that substance has been fully activated. However, before resorting to the help of a particular medication, it is best to familiarize yourself in detail with the benefits of natural ingredients.
A natural method to eliminate cosmetic deficiency is to supplement your diet with collagen-based foods.
Nutritional recommendations are as follows:
- Eat more freshly grated carrots. The carotene contained in the vegetable effectively nourishes all layers of the skin. You can speed up the result by using carrots in combination with spinach.
- Enrich the diet with various fruits that have a beneficial effect on the epidermis. Grapefruit and apricot are especially beneficial. Peaches and nectarines are no less important for the condition of the skin.
- Eat fresh vegetables daily. In this group, tomatoes, herbs, peppers are especially useful.
- Drink at least one freshly squeezed glass of fruit juice every day. Cosmetologists recommend apple, carrot and orange juices.
- Replenish the levels of healthy fats in the body with fish. The product is useful boiled and boiled.
- Eat blueberries whenever possible. You must pay special attention to this berry. It has a beneficial effect on the structure of retinal capillaries. This improves eyesight and the person stops squinting.
- The use of carbonated drinks, alcohol, baked goods, sweets is prohibited. The toxic substances and sugars contained in these products have a detrimental effect on the condition of the dermis.
- Fatty, fried and spicy foods should be excluded from the usual menu. This leads to serious disturbances in the digestive system, which affect the condition of the skin.
Fitness
Specially designed gymnastic exercises prolong the youth of the dermis and restore its attractive appearance.
The charging is suitable not only for women, but also for men, especially if they do not accept the use of cosmetics.
Exercise 1
Open your eyes wide and count to 5, then close your eyelids. Repeat the exercise 2 times a day 15 times.
Exercise 2
Pull the outer corners of your eyes with your fingertips, imitating the eyes of the Chinese. Training alternates between opening and closing your eyes.
Exercise # 3
Sit in a chair and keep your head level. Imagine a pendulum moving in front of your eyes from side to side. Observation is carried out by the students. In conclusion, imagine an object close to you and look at it.
Exercise 4
Rotate the pupils in a circle, first clockwise, then against him.
These exercises are performed daily, at least once a day, especially if the first manifestations of crow's feet are noticeable. You should not start with the maximum number of repetitions, as this can cause discomfort to appear in the eye area.
Increase the number of manipulations gradually, day after day, approaching the maximum loads. The exercises are performed in different sequences and at any free minute.
Folk remedies
The advantage of folk remedies is in their availability, safety and ease of use. You can choose the right recipe for you and enjoy the effect on the mirror's reflection.
So, what do our ancestors advise us to do? Consider popular recipes.
Aloe juice
Aloe vera juice carefully and effectively cares for the skin under the eyes.
Just squeeze a few drops of healing juice from a plant leaf and lubricate the problem area with your fingertips.
This product provides sufficient moisture to the dermis and quickly smoothes fine wrinkles.
In the absence of a plant at home, you can buy a gel type cosmetic based on this product. The concentration of aloe is almost one hundred percent.
White bread
There is no particular difficulty in preparing this recipe. Bread and milk are almost always available in every home.
The bread crumb should be lightly moistened with warm milk to obtain a pasty consistency. Position yourself horizontally and apply the mass to the closed eyelids and the infraorbital area. The effect is surprising and pleasant after 3 treatments.
Sauerkraut
This simple dish is famous not only for its wonderful appetizer, but also for its excellent anti-aging product.
To prepare a cosmetic compress, the woman will need two pieces of gauze and a handful of sauerkraut.
The product is placed on a tissue and applied to the eyes for 15 minutes. After the time has elapsed, the treated area is washed in running water and lubricated with premium olive oil.
Finally, lightly pat the skin around the eyes with your fingertips. If you do the procedure daily, after 14 days the skin will be smooth and firm.
Oil
This product contains many vitamins and nutrients. Every beautician is sure that daily treatment of the skin under the eyes with cold-pressed olive oil will significantly transform a woman in 30 days.
The properties of the product are to restore damaged cells, relieve inflammation, nourish, moisturize, smooth wrinkles in the eye area and much more.
Cucumber
The fresh vegetable has anti-aging, brightening and moisturizing properties. To cook, you need to take a dense cucumber of ground varieties and cut it into thin pieces.
Place the resulting circles on the closed eyelids and other problem areas of the face. Lie down in tranquility and complete relaxation for half an hour. You can increase and accelerate the effect by rubbing the vegetable on a fine grater. However, in this case, the dough is applied with a gauze dressing.
Potatoes
The beneficial properties of the plant root are highly concentrated in raw and cooked vegetables. The product is able to take care of the skin gently: rejuvenate and smooth it.
The potatoes are rubbed finely and applied with a dressing in the area of accumulation of defects and manifestations related to aging. As a result, the swelling and swelling disappear without a trace, the skin is stretched and smoothed.
Cooked potatoes are used in combination with sour cream or sour cream. For this, the mashed potato is made from the root and the two ingredients are mixed. The mass not fully cooled is applied to the infraorbital region, after placing gauze on the skin.
The compress acts on the skin instantly. The water balance is restored, the dead cells are exfoliated, the skin becomes light and soft.
Banana
The ripe banana paste removes small lines of expression in the eye area and quickly regenerates the skin that has undergone age-related changes after 30 years. The cells receive the necessary nutrition and hydration.
The banana is mashed and combined with 50 gr. butter. The dough is mixed until smooth. The finished paste is applied to the area around the eyes and left for 25 minutes. Then the mask is washed with warm water.
Coconut oil
This miraculous product is famous for its excellent lifting effect. To get the expected result, just apply the oil to the skin every day for 5 minutes.
In order not to get burned and irritated, just a few drops of the product are enough. For better absorption, the oil is slightly heated.
Parsley
The greens that replenish our table with the arrival of spring and summer can quickly and permanently eliminate the signs of aging from the skin around the eyes.
The sap of the plant makes the dermis visibly clearer, eliminates dark circles, provides vitamins and microelements useful for cellular structures.
A small handful of vegetables is set aside until the juice appears. A bag is formed from the bandage and filled with a green mass. The resulting anti-aging pads are placed under the eyes for half an hour.
Strawberry with honey
In the strawberry season, take two ripe berries from the bush and mash them with a fork. The resulting porridge, mix with 5 gr. liquid honey. Cut two squares from the bandage and distribute the mixture of strawberries and honey evenly between them. Apply to the eye area.
The berry nourishes the dermis perfectly, and honey has the property of moisturizing. As a result, fine wrinkles disappear for a long time.
Masks
Complex masks are effective for deep and pronounced facial folds. The complex effect of several constituent components doubles the effect in a short period and allows you to achieve the desired result.
Of egg whites
The egg is considered a unique product, used not only for culinary delights, but also to achieve a cosmetic effect.
An egg white mask is superior in effectiveness to creams and anti-aging products available on the market. This gift of nature contains retinol, which restores the dermis to its former elasticity.
The most popular mask to remove wrinkles under the eyes is a mixture of protein and aloe. In the cooking process, beat the protein until it forms a foam and add 10 g. honey, 3 drops of lemon juice and 5 drops of olive oil. The finished mass is applied to the skin for 20 minutes. The firming and smoothing effect is noticeable after the first application.
Apple
Ripe sweet and sour apples are rubbed on a fine grater. The resulting mass is filled with sour cream (1 tbsp. L. ) and applied to the problem area. This mask will help to eliminate the problem of skin wrinkles and combat dryness.
brandy
This mask has gained popularity among the fair sex due to its high performance indicators. To prepare it, it is necessary to take 30 grams. cognac, 50 gr. fatty cream and 1 tsp. flower honey.
Then, the crushed yolk of a boiled egg and 3 drops of lemon or lime juice are added to the ingredients. The porridge is well stirred and applied to the orbital area for half an hour.
Of linden flower
A handful of tree blossoms is poured into a glass of boiling water and left in a dark place for 24 hours.
In the resulting broth (for a mask 3 tbsp. L. ) Add honey, tea leaves and sunflower oil (1 tsp. L. ). Lubricate problem areas with homemade tonic with a cotton swab. After 3 weeks of regular use, wrinkles are significantly reduced.
Honey yeast
Yeast is a valuable product, rich in proteins, minerals and vitamins. The culture has a beneficial effect on the delicate skin of the orbital region and quickly eliminates small folds. A fast acting granular product (2 g) is diluted in liquid syrup or honey (2 teaspoons) and a few drops of sunflower oil are added. The finished mixture is applied with your fingertips, lightly tapping the skin. Wash after 20 minutes.
Tibetskaya
It is worth starting with the preparation of the bay broth. To do this, you need to boil 4 leaves, filled with 150 gr. boiling water. Reduce the heat on the stove and cook the broth for a maximum of 15 minutes.
To prepare the mask, take 1 tbsp. me. lavrushka broth, egg white (beat until frothy), 1 tbsp. me. olive oil and 4 gr. potassium alumina powder (sold in pharmacies). Mix all the ingredients.
Cut arched strips of cotton fabric and saturate them with the resulting dough. Apply compresses to the infraorbital area during a night's sleep.
Cottage cheese honey
This mask literally works wonders. After application, the skin around the eyes visibly rejuvenates, wrinkles are smoothed and the old firmness and elasticity returns.
Take 50 gr. milk and 70 gr. cottage cheese. Mix the two products until smooth. The mask can be supplemented with 2 tablespoons. melted inner fat and 1 tsp. liquid honey. Apply the resulting mixture to the eye area using gauze devices. Supports 25 minutes.
Rose petals
This mask will help not only eliminate skin wrinkles, but also improve physical and mental condition, thanks to its aroma.
To cook, take a handful of rosehip and mix it with the raw yolk of an egg. To soften, you can add 1 tsp. softened butter. The resulting serum is applied to the orbital area for 30 minutes.
Massage
Regular massage improves blood circulation and restores proper nutrition to the epithelium. In addition, the dermis around the eyes recovers more quickly, becomes smooth and elastic.
Before handling, the skin of the hands is thoroughly washed with soap and greased with olive oil. The face must also be clean and hydrated with a special cream. Consider some of the most effective massage manipulations:
- Using light pressure massage movements with your fingertips, walk from the bridge of the nose to the arch of the eyebrow, moving smoothly to the outer corners of the eyes. Change the direction in the opposite direction and repeat the movements.
- Make a drumstick movement in the temporal region, walk through the infraorbital region and come back.
- Place your fingers on the movable eyelid, lightly pinch the skin and pull it towards the outer corner of the eye. The manipulation must be repeated on the lower eyelids.
- Use your finger to draw an eight (or infinity symbol) under your eyes. Repeat 10 times.
With regular massages, the result can be seen after 7 days.
Heparin ointment
Cosmetologists differently observe the effectiveness of heparin ointment in fighting wrinkles in the orbital region.
But in one of their opinions they agree unequivocally - the ointment is really capable of eliminating mimic folds with regular use, but it is not a completely safe remedy.
The application generally has negative consequences. Among them, the following manifestations stand out:
- clogged pores;
- acne (blackheads);
- dryness of the dermis in the eye area.
Do not completely exclude the ointment from your list of effective remedies. Its application is possible, but without blind bias.
Experts recommend applying the ointment once a day, for a maximum of one week. After use, soften the skin with moisturizing lotions.
Before rejuvenation, it is advisable to consult a qualified doctor.
About wearing sunglasses
To prevent or reduce the appearance of wrinkles and folds under the eyes, experts recommend that you wear sunglasses at all times.
It seems that he has put protection and the problem is solved. But no, another problem appears - the development of photophobia. As a result, the woman's vision suffers significantly. Why is this happening?
By nature, the eyes are created in such a way that they perform all their functions under the constant presence of an element of direct radiation (sunlight). This means that under artificial lighting, visual acuity is slightly reduced.
The sun's rays have a beneficial effect on the state of the eyes, revitalize them, provide a healthy glow and become an obstacle to the development of various infectious diseases.
If there is not enough light regularly, the eyes start to water, eye strain increases and discomfort occurs. The woman is forced not to remove her glasses even in low light or to squint her eyes involuntarily, which makes wrinkles even more pronounced.
In fact, it is much easier to learn how to react to sunlight without squinting. This will help to smooth and prevent wrinkled skin manifestations in the infraorbital region.
Prophylaxis
You can preserve youth for many years with the help of comprehensive regular care. To prevent aging and delay the appearance of facial wrinkles, simple recommendations will help:
- eat well;
- try to sleep at least 8 hours a day;
- choose cosmetics correctly and competently;
- wash your makeup during a night's sleep, so that you give your skin the opportunity to completely relax;
- combining masks, massages, gymnastic exercises to care for the skin around the eyes;
- forget to smoke;
- use sunscreen if necessary.
General recommendations
It is advisable to start the fight against crow's feet at the age of 25. Eliminating wrinkles under the eyes at home will succeed with strict adherence to the general recommendations:
- Women should use only natural cosmetics, preferably prepared on their own.
- When using decorative creams, pay attention to their composition and quality.
- Try not to use active facial expressions.
- Avoid stressful situations.
- Treat the eye area regularly with a mild saline solution. Helps to quickly smooth out the first wrinkles.
- A hot compress is effective, which is replaced by washing under a cold contrast shower. Intensive nutrition and hydration of the dermis occurs.
- Rubbing with an ice cube has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin in the eye area. It can be prepared based on the decoction of a medicinal herb. After application, the skin tone improves, the wrinkles disappear.
Testimonials
The article presented several ways to rejuvenate the skin under the eyes. They are approved not only by domestic cosmetology, but also by professionals from all over the world. However, don't forget the early appearance of wrinkles on that delicate part of the face.
The sooner steps are taken to eliminate them, the longer the woman will look young and attractive.