But is it different enough to merit a whole other product?
Some peopleswear by eye creamand otherssay its a waste.
The answer depends on who you askand to an extent, how much youre up for spending.
But many of the ingredients are the same.
But is any of this necessary?
Despite its proximity to our eyes, its just skinright?
Keep itclean, moisturized and screened from the sunand its all good?
Dermatologists are pretty clear that its not that simple.
She explains that the delicate skin around your peepers is less than a millimeter thick.
The typical days28,800 blinks, she says, are also a source of stress on the skin.
Its also often the first place where eczema shows up.
it’s possible for you to buy a $20 eye cream at the drugstore, Dr. Jaliman says.
Its a good investment.
Its all enough to make you want to hide behind huge, wraparound shades.
(Jaliman highly recommends that, for the record.)
Eye cream is one way to do it, but its not the only way.
So now were hammering you with it, just in case you didnt get the message.Sunscreen, yo.
It will effectively moisturize the skin.
But eye creams typically differ from regular facial moisturizers in a few key ways.
Eye creams are also almost always fragrance-free, which cuts out another possible irritant.
Many brands, Jaliman points out, are tested by both dermatologists and ophthalmologists.
A popular one is caffeine, which constricts the blood vessels around the eye, Jaliman says.
Onestudyshowed clear resultsboth immediate and cumulativewith a three-percent caffeine concoction.
Caffeine, to me, is a superstar product for eye cream, says Sarkar.
The molecules are small enough that they can get through the pores.
Badreshia-Bansal says peptides stimulate collagen so theyre good as a wrinkle preventative.
And vitamin C products, says Sarkar, brighten the skin.
Using your regular moisturizer as eye cream can come with its own issues.
you’re able to buy a $20 eye cream at the drugstore, Jaliman says.
Its a good investment.
I dont think you have to spend $200 for an eye cream, Jaliman says.
Badreshia-Bansal says that part of the appeal of eye creams is the physical act of applying something special.
People also really prefer the vehicle its found in, she says.
It goes on smoother, it feels more luxurious.
If feeling fancy is important to you, you’re able to certainly find eye creams that help.
If kept in the refrigerator they can be extra cooling.
Sarkar says a cold compress will do the same thing for free, though.
Sarkar likes eye cream, but its not on her three-item must-have list.
(That, of course, is cleanser, sunscreen and moisturizer.)
