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Eye contour:do I really need it?

We laugh, we laugh... And then we fashion a superb crow's feet (charming by the way). Fine (5 times more than the epidermis of the face) and sensitive, less provided with sebaceous glands and blood vessels, the area around the eyelid is fragile as hell, which explains why it tends to mark faster than the rest of the face. Not to mention the proximity of the eyes, which are sensitive, and the pH of the tears which differs from that of the skin (7 instead of 5). With a day cream that is too rich or too occlusive, you risk the formation of puffiness, with a cream that is too perfumed, irritation. Hence the interest of specific treatments tested by ophthalmologists, unscented and with a light texture. The important thing? Choose a targeted treatment according to the main problem:puffiness, dark circles or wrinkles.

How to apply it?

It is placed in the inner corner and stretched by making light circulatory movements (drainage style), on the mobile and upper eyelids, then continued under the eye, at the level of the dark circle. This creates several “circles” around the eye. If you have puffiness (especially if they are linked to a circulatory problem), you can keep your eye contour care in the fridge:by activating micro-circulation, the cold helps to deflate. Also perfect for the aftermath of parties...