Our skin around the eyes is especially thin and delicate. The thickness of the dermis in this area is on average 5 times less than that of the other areas of the face, which means that structurally it is also a less resistant area. If we add this with the fact that the contour of the eye is in constant motion, either by the blink of the eyes or by our expressions, we easily understand why it is one of the first areas to show signs of aging.
In addition to wrinkles and flaccidity, frequent complaints regarding the eye contour are the unaesthetic dark circles, and puffiness. Besides being very thin, the skin around the eye is also highly irrigated, with small vessels often visible on the surface. When there is a slowdown in circulation in this area (caused by tiredness, genetic factors, among others), there is a retention and leakage of liquids in the area. Hemosiderin - a pigment that results from the breakdown of hemoglobin present in the blood, ends up accumulating in the dark circles area giving it a purple appearance. From the accumulation of liquids, also results edema, which is why dark circles are often associated with puffiness.
The excess production of melanin responsible for spots (caused by genetic factors, inflammatory factors, excessive sun exposure ...), can also occur at the level of the eyelids, leaving them with a brown tone. Dark circles’ tone/color will result from the combination of both pigments and may be more purple or brown, depending on the proportion of these pigments.
Thus, taking into account the special characteristics of this area, it is crucial that eye contour care is adapted to the specific needs of the skin around the eye. Discover our care selection for an irresistible look, for the different steps of your daily routine:
Hygiene
For extra gentle hygiene and make-up removal of the eye contour, we recommend Sensyses Cleanser Eye Makeup Remover. This liposome cleansing water removes all types of impurities, including waterproof makeup, thanks to the high cleaning capacity of the liposomes. Liposomes, formed by a double phospholipid layer, enable the effective removal of fat-soluble and water-soluble impurities, while reinforcing the skin's barrier function and enabling the transport of assets to deeper layers of the skin. Suitable for fragile eyelashes and eye hygiene in pathologies: blepharitis, conjunctivitis and dry eye. Oil-free formulation with soothing, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and regenerating action.
Base Care
More and more people are embracing complex multi-step skincare routines. And if face serums are already widely used, the eye contour version is often overlooked. Sesderma’s response to the eye contour serum of is especially interesting for the prevention and correction of dark circles, as well as the signs of aging. K-Vit Liposomal Serumis formulated with liposome actives in which we highlight the vitamin K oxide that promotes the reabsorption of blood pigments (such as hemosiderin) that are accumulated in the dark circles area giving it a purple appearance. It also counts in its composition with hyaluronic acid, an anti-puffiness and anti-dark circles complex formed by campanediol and pinanediol, organic silicon and Ginkgo Biloba extract.
Moisturizing Care
For this step of the routine, there's a vast offer that responds to the diverse needs that skin around the eye may present. We highlight:
- For maximum hydration, Hidraderm Hyal Eye Contour, with the hydrating and filling power of free and liposome hyaluronic acid.
- For the hydration of the most sensitive and delicate skins, Hidraloe Eye Contour, with aloe vera.
- For antioxidant protection and luminosity of the eye contour, C-Vit Eye Contour, with stabilized vitamin C and liposome.
- If you are looking for a decongestant, anti-puffiness, anti-dark circles and anti-wrinkle effect, you will love the gel texture of Glicare Eye and Lip Contour.
- For a complete anti-aging effect, and preventing chrono-aging, Sesgen 32 Eye Contour.
- Daeses Eye Contour is our best answer for the flaccidity of the eye contour and for those who want to raise the eyelid.
- With the global anti-aging power of Growth Factors, we recommend Factor G Renew Eye Contour.
- The maximum anti-aging efficacy of retinol in pure form with Retises 0.15% Eye Contour. Due to the presence of retinol in its pure form, we recommend its use only in your night routine.
- If you are looking for the maximum effectiveness of retinoids but with excellent tolerance, we recommend Retiage Eye Contour or Sesretinal Mature Eye Contour.
- For those with sensitive skin and looking for care that reduces the signs of aging, the recommendation is Samay Eye Contour.
- For a complete anti-dark circles action, with active ingredients that act in the melanic, vascular and structural causes of dark circles, we recommend AngiosesEye Contour. Also with retinol in pure form, it will be a care to use ideally in the night routine.
- And for the male eye contour, with maximum anti-wrinkle action and excellent tolerance, Sesderma Men Eye Contour.
Complementary Treatments
For fans of masks, the patches will be the corresponding version for the eye contour. Like fabric masks, patches should be applied to clean, dry skin and should work for about 10-15 min. After that time, the usual eye contour moisturizer should be applied. C-Vit Patches Eye Contour combines the benefits of stabilized and liposome vitamin C with those of caffeine, hyaluronic acid, retinyl and mimetic peptides for a flash effect on luminosity, expression wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles. Use them on 5 consecutive nights for an intensive shock treatment (for example, to prepare for a special day), or as a routine booster, 1 to 2 times a week.
Beauty Treats 24K Gold Patches will also be an alternative for those looking to reverse the signs of tiredness around the eye.
Eyelashes and eyebrows as elements of the eye contour are also not overlooked in Sesderma’s routines. In addition to their important protective function, they embellish and can make all the difference in terms of the intensity of the look. Seslash Eyelash and Eyebrow Stimulating Serum is a serum specially formulated for the care of eyelash and eyebrow hair, with liposome actives that stimulate its growth, density and flexibility. We recommend its application in the morning and at night for the first 28 days, followed by 1 application per day, ideally at night. It is important that Seslash is applied to the base of the hair, close to the root and, if you choose to apply makeup, wait around 2-3 minutes for the serum to dry before proceeding with makeup.
Thus, in order to choose the most suitable care for your eye contour routine, it will be essential to identify the needs of the skin in this specific area, which due to their very particular characteristics, may be totally different from the needs of the skin on the face. From there, select the care that responds effectively to these needs and, of course, be consistent in your routine. Get advice from our SesdermaBeauty Advisor and discover your ideal Sesderma routine for the eye contour.
And in relation to the application of the products around the eyes, is it necessary to take special care?
Being such a thin and sensitive area, delicacy is the keyword! It is important to apply the products in a small amount - the equivalent to a small pea is sufficient for both eyes in terms of moisturizers. As for the serum, the ideal amount is 1 drop for both eyes.
We recommend the application with the ring fingers, ideally with gentle touches from the inside out, over the bony area of the eye contour. Except for rare exceptions, there will be no need, and even in most situations, the application of product on the eyelids is not recommended.
Instead of using your fingers, you can also apply eye care with Ses Magic Eyes. This little gadget promises to enhance all the benefits of applied care thanks to the 4 technologies it combines:
- LED technology with 3 modes:
- Red light - global anti-aging mode. The red light contributes to the increase of the production of collagen, increments the skin density, and promotes circulation, being beneficial in wrinkles and sagging, as well as in puffiness and dark circles.
- Yellow light - beauty mode. The yellow light helps to soften the skin and improve its texture.
- Green light - Relaxing massage mode. The green light has a calming action and promotes tissue relaxation. Especially suitable for the most sensitive skin.
- Iontophoresis, through ion capture mechanisms, increases the potential absorption of the assets placed on the skin.
- Pressure with heat, the slight increase in skin temperature on the application area contributes to increasing the permeability of the skin and, thus, favoring the absorption of the products applied to the skin.
- Ultrasonic massage, which through a slight vibration, helps to decongest the tissues and reduce puffiness and dark circles.
The use of Ses Magic Eyes is recommended on alternate days, for periods of 3-5 minutes in each eye, always applying a slightly higher amount of product than usual, to ensure that the device glides smoothly over the skin, without causing any type of friction that can harm the skin.
In view of cutaneous or pathological changes in the eye contour or eyes, we recommend the temporary suspension of its use.