Some people say, "A person's aging begins with the eyes." This is because the skin around the eyes is the most delicate and thinnest, making it the area that ages the fastest. Today, let me, as the editor, reveal to you the secrets of eye care. Carefully observe around your eyes - are they starting to become loose? Do you have bags under your eyes? As you age, these phenomena become the main culprits causing droopy eyelids. Therefore, addressing this issue early is essential.
Double eyelids require the most care
Zhang Xiaomei, Vice President of the National Chamber of Commerce for Beauty and Cosmetics Industry, believes that compared to oily skin, dry skin individuals produce less sebum, have superficial capillaries that break easily, and are more sensitive to external stimuli, leading to earlier appearance of wrinkles. Generally, around the age of 30, crow's feet appear at the outer corners of the eyes, and varying degrees of wrinkles appear on the upper and lower eyelids; at 40, bags under the eyes tend to form; by 50, there is a tendency for the eyelids to sag. Moreover, due to double eyelids having looser skin than single eyelids, they require earlier care.
Persist in using eye cream and eye masks
Zhang Xiaomei says that eye hydration is the first lesson in female eye skincare, especially for those who work in dry environments for long periods. Among them, moisturizing eye creams and eye masks are indispensable. When young, the nutrition around the eyes is still sufficient, so excessive supply isn't necessary; rather, insufficient moisture is the big enemy of the eyes. Therefore, ensure the skin around the eyes stays hydrated, resist the damage from dry air, and prepare sufficiently to prevent future eye aging. After the age of 40, switch to nourishing and restorative eye creams. The simplest way to identify an eye cream is by its concentration - if it looks thinner, it's for hydration, while if it's thicker, it's for nourishment.
Proper application of eye cream is important
Many people only apply eye cream at the corners of their eyes. In fact, the lower eyelid is the place where the eyes loosen the easiest, followed by the upper eyelid. Aging of the lower eyelid can lead to eye bags, while loosening of the upper eyelid causes droopy eyelids. The correct method of applying eye cream is to use the pad of your ring finger to take an appropriate amount of cream, start from the lower eyelid, and gently press from the outer corner towards the inner corner like pressing piano keys; for the upper eyelid, start from the inner corner and lightly slide over with the pad of your finger, repeating several times to evenly spread the cream. Meanwhile, eye masks can be used as complementary products alongside eye cream. Eye masks have good penetration capabilities; in dry environments, using them once or twice a week can replenish moisture around the eyes.
Massage should not be too forceful
Besides eye cream and eye masks, massages can also delay drooping eyelids. Zhang Xiaomei told reporters that the specific method is to use your ring finger to perform circular massages in the order of outer corner of the eye - inner corner - upper eye socket, about 10-15 times per day. The massage should not be too strong, otherwise, it may backfire. Additionally, frequently tapping the corners of your eyes with your palms can improve blood circulation around the eyes, enhance local metabolism, and delay skin aging. In daily life, it's crucial to consistently take preventive measures against droopy eyelids. For example, people who often face computer screens should note that continuous long-term use of the eyes should be avoided, as well as harsh rubbing of the eyes; when applying makeup, gentle actions should be taken, avoiding pulling the skin around the eyes too forcefully; avoid prolonged exposure of the eyes to sunlight; during desk naps, be careful not to press out wrinkles on the skin around the eyes and face.