The right gestures to moisturize the eye contour area

A fragile zone par excellence, the eye contour area requires special attention to ensure it remains well moisturized. If the eye is a reflection of the soul, it's also a reflection of our lifestyle habits and the passage of time: fatigue and lack of sleep lead to theappearance of dark circles, and repeated eyelid fluttering eventually gives rise to fine lines and wrinkles, not to mentionbags under the eyes that weigh down the look... Here are a few tips for taking care of your eye contour, naturally!

The fragility of the eye contour is explained by the thinness of the skin in this area: it is in fact the thinnest zone on the face, making it de facto more vulnerable to the slightest aggression. It also lacks the sebaceous glands that secrete sebum, the oily substance that protects the skin, as well as collagen and elastin, both responsible for skin firmness. Add to this extreme daily stress, with some 10,000 eye blinks a day, and you've got everything you need to show marked signs of ageing and a tired look if you don't take good care of the eye contour area with simple gestures and a good moisturizing cream!

Beautiful skin often starts with a healthy diet... and the eye contour area is no exception! Fruits and vegetables, rich in antioxidants, slow down skin aging and delay the appearance of wrinkles. Vegetable oils and dried fruit, with their essential fatty acids, help keep skin supple, and of course, sufficient water intake (at least 2 L a day) is a prerequisite for proper hydration of the body in general, and of the skin in particular. If you're prone to puffiness, it's best to limit cold meats and all foods with a high salt content: these encourage water retention and puffiness of the eyelids.

If you're prone to puffy eyelids, there's a great home remedy: tea! This plant is rich in caffeine, a substance that tightens blood vessels and promotes drainage. To benefit from its anti-inflammatory action, place tea bags in the freezer (you can use pre-brewed bags, preferably organic green or black tea), then place them over your closed eyes for a few minutes. The combined action of cold and theine will boost blood circulation and reduce puffiness, for a more dynamic look!

A very good alternative isCornflower Water, applied as a compress to the eyes, which naturally moisturizes and soothes puffy eyelids. Choose a pure, fragrance-free hydrolat to limit the risk of skin reaction, and organic if possible to reap all its benefits. Last but not least, you can reactivate blood circulation and naturally erase dark circles and puffiness by alternating between a glove (or compress) soaked in warm water and a glove soaked in cold water: an invigorating, decongesting effect guaranteed!

A 100% natural trick to care for the eye contour area and combine hydration and decongestion? Massage ! Take a small amount of your usual eye care product and gently massage it into the upper and lower eyelids. Using the pad of your index finger, gently tap the skin from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner. This facilitates penetration, while revitalizing the skin! To revitalize your eyes by massaging them, try the Instant Eye Contour Energiser Icy Magic by Polaar, and say goodbye to traces of fatigue thanks to its draining active ingredients! It delivers just the right amount of cream and helps it penetrate with its massaging ball. The roll-on stimulates the skin with gentle movements, moisturizing and replenishing it. Dark circles and puffiness are a thing of the past. Available in a tinted version to combine hydration and make-up in a single step! Dare to combine skincare and make-up: Icy Magic Concealer tintedThe metallic applicator decongests the eyes, while the universal color reduces dark circles and shadows.