EYE CARE TIPS FOR 40+ SKIN
Don’t pull or rub skin around the eyes. Learn to use your fingers in the opposite
direction to the surrounding muscle to prevent it from stretching. Always begin any operation such as cleansing
or moisturizing by placing the finger at the outer corner and moving it inward
under the eye toward the nose. Then continue the circle around over the eyelid,
coming back to the starting position.
Use your middle finger instead of the index finger when
applying cream, oil or makeup around the eye. The index finger is too strong
and can stretch the delicate skin. Practice using a touch so light that skin
hardly moves.
Lubricate the eye area twice a day. This is important in fighting the signs of
anti-aging. Always follow this process after
cleansing.
Wear sunglasses whenever possible when outside. This protects your eyes from UV rays , as
well as prevents SQUINTING . Squinting is
responsible for many of the expression lines around the eyes, on the nose and
between the brows.
Don’t use waterproof mascara every day. Layers of lacquer build up with daily use,
and causes lashes to break and fall out under stress.
Here’s a great recipe for soothing and moisturizing tired
eyes:
Refreshing Eye Gel
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
1 teaspoon fresh cucumber juice
¼ teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon witch hazel
Mix together aloe vera, cucumber juice and cornstarch. Heat
until just boiling. Stir in witch hazel. Allow mixture to cool. You should have a clear, jelly-like
cream. Spoon into small clean jar.
Dab a small amount under your eyes and be careful to not rub
or pull the delicate skin under the eyes.
Use it in the morning under your makeup or at the end of the
day for a quick pick-me-up.
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