How to Tackle Dry skin under the Eyes Effectively

Some of us are blessed with flawless, problem-free skin. Others are not so fortunate.

Most of us have to struggle with excessively dry skin as we advance in years. Dry skin accelerates the premature aging of the skin, with fine lines appearing earlier than usual. With fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet starting to show up around the eyes, it makes one look old and tired, and gives the face a haggardly appearance.

As we age, our bodies produce lesser sebum (oil) than earlier, and this leads to dryness and aging of skin. The skin under the eyes being especially sensitive and thin, it isn’t able to retain moisture and dries out easily. 

What causes dry skin under eyes?

Dry skin around eyes is caused by lack of moisture retention in the under eye area, that is delicate and thinner than the skin elsewhere.

It may lead to flakiness, itching, cracking, discolouring or reddening of skin.

Causes may be:

• Harsh skincare products and cosmetics

• Lack of hydration and moisture

• Rubbing or pulling of the skin

• Overuse of facial skin peels, scrubs and cleansers.

How can I improve the skin around my eyes?

You can treat dry under eye with a proper skincare routine, that includes the use of the best under eye cream and eye serum. Studies have shown that proper skincare and gentle moisturizing with natural ingredients go a long way in removing dry skin under the eyes.

• Keep under eye dryness away with the best under eye cream loaded with the natural goodness of Avocado oil along with Beta carotene and Shea Butter. This is a nourishing under eye cream that gives creamy hydration, while gently moisturizing the delicate under-eye area. Opthalmologist- and dermatologist tested, this cream with Avocado Oil provides excellent lasting hydration to keep dryness away, and the under eye region well moisturized.

• A restorative eye cream for dark circles with that wonder skin nutrient – Squalane, along with Butcher’s Broom extract and Lavender Essential and Evening Primrose oils, does wonders in removing dark circles and under eye dryness. Use this eye cream for dry skin around eye and eyelids at night, to wake up with refreshed, younger looking eyes in the morning.  

• Apply an effective anti-aging eye serum that has Sodium Hyaluronate - a moisturizing agent as well as a viscosifier and emulsifier par excellence.  Along with Botanical extracts and Skin Illuminating Minerals, this serum is clinically-tested to help restore a youthful shape to eyes. Prevent the appearance of lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet around the eyes with this wonderful serum.

• Men’s skin is extremely prone to puffiness and dark circles due to dry under eye texture. Nourish the under eye skin with an eye cream for men that has Caffeine and Vitamin B3. This cooling and refreshing formula revives tired-looking eyes and prevents puffiness. Vitamin B3 brightens the skin to give increased radiance.

Should you moisturize your eyelids?

Eyelid skin is thinner and more vascular (having more blood vessels) than the rest of our skin. Dryness on the eyelids may be aggravated due to dry climatic conditions, advancing age, or overuse of hot water while bathing.

If your eyelids are red, irritated, or flaky, then there may also be an underlying skin condition called contact dermatitis. This is generally caused by harsh skincare or haircare products, or chlorine in water, or dust particles in the air. Consult your dermatologist to treat this skin condition.

For avoiding dryness on eyelids, you need to specifically avoid using synthetic or chemical-laden cosmetics and haircare products. 

Cleanse your face with fragrance-free cleansers and moisturize with natural, fragrance-free lotions or creams. Dry skin around eyes and eyelids can be tackled with a soothing and hydrating eye cream with Squalane and Butcher’s Broom extract. Apply this eye cream at night before you go to sleep. Your eyelids will get the essential moisture they are lacking from this cream. Or you can opt for an eye serum with Sodium Hyaluronate that will provide natural hydration to your eyelids and retain the youthful shape of your eyes.   

Remember, your eye skin is the most sensitive and delicate of all facial skin. Nourish your eyes and under eyes with natural nutrients found in Kiehl’s iconic eye skincare range. Check out such efficacious skincare solutions at Kiehl’s India.