Bags under the eyes, dark circles, puffy eyes... In winter, more than 80% of women report having them, compared to nearly 40% in summer! Lack of light, poor lifestyle, more intense fatigue and less restful sleep, dark circles are even more visible in winter. Discover our concealer tips to eliminate them and find an irresistible look!
Dark circles and bags under the eyes usually appear because of poor blood circulation or an imbalance in the lymphatic system, which ensures the drainage function of our body. They can also be caused by an unhealthy lifestyle (lack of sleep, stress, unbalanced diet, etc.), by hereditary factors or linked to hormonal changes. We usually distinguish bluish dark circles, linked to blood microcirculation , and dark circles, more common in people with dark skin and caused by heredity .
There are different types of dark circles the causes of which may be various. There are dark circles that can be caused by a sleepless night that remain discreet. After a few restless nights, dark circles begin to set in and become more visible.
When dark circles become chronic, i.e. they have been present for several days or even weeks, it is time to change your habits and adopt the appropriate care so as not to end up with huge suitcases. under the eyes difficult to eradicate!
Find our concealer tips to get rid of dark circles!
In winter, it is often difficult to motivate yourself to play sports, get up early or eat a balanced diet! However, a healthy lifestyle is one of the most important factors to avoid the formation of pockets and dark circles under the eyes.
Eat fruits, vegetables, avoid coffee, do not eat too much sugar, limit excess food to maintain sufficient energy levels and activate our body to stimulate blood circulation !
We limit the consumption of salt, which promotes water retention responsible for the appearance of swelling. A balanced diet is the basis for a radiant complexion and a pretty eye contour!
For optimal hydration, you should consume about 1.5 liters of water per day. Just like food, hydration is important for a healthy lifestyle.
For beautiful hydrated skin that does not feel tight, make sure you drink enough. you have sensitive and reactive skin, redness, bags under the eyes? Check that the problem is not a lack of hydration.
We take care as much as possible to go to bed at regular times and take time for ourselves! Poor quality sleep will only make dark circles worse . If you make a habit of going to bed at the same times, your sleep cycle will automatically adjust to this rhythm.
In general, a good night's sleep is around 8 hours. Try going to bed earlier and taking some time to wind down before bedtime to make it easier to fall asleep.
The skin around the eye contour is 4 times thinner than the rest of the face! To avoid attacking it, adopt the right gestures by making gentle movements.
Apply your care by circular movements and by tapping under your eyes in order to activate the blood circulation. It also helps reduce puffiness.
To decongest the eyes and stimulate blood circulation, we choose treatments containing blueberry , caffeine or Italian helichrysum, natural active ingredients renowned for their stimulating properties. Conversely, we avoid using treatments with alcohol or too powerful active ingredients such as fruit acids or certain essential oils to prevent the appearance of redness.
On the hydration side, don't forget to apply an eye contour morning and evening to nourish this area which is particularly exposed in winter and prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles!
We also avoid skipping make-up removal daily to prevent the appearance of dark circles and puffy eyes when you wake up.
To hide your dark circles, we advise you to apply concealer. Choose the texture that best suits you and the color that suits your skin. For a natural effect and successful concealment of puffiness, you should opt for a treatment close to your skin tone, half a tone below that of your complexion. Indeed, the skin around the eyes is lighter than the rest of the face.
The cold is excellent for decongesting your eyes . Several options are available to you:first, you can apply ice cubes under your eyes. Wrap them in a tea towel to avoid cold burns.
You can also apply a scoop straight out of the freezer under your eyes. This will give you a real boost in the morning!
With these two tricks, the bags under your eyes will be gone in minutes!
A grandmother's trick to refresh the eyes:tea. Brew two tea bags and leave them in the fridge for 5-10 minutes. Then, apply the sachets under your eyes for about fifteen minutes.
Tea being rich in antioxidants, it promotes blood circulation and fades dark circles. Opt for a green tea for an optimal result!
The famous cucumber slices are also an essential concealer tip! This vegetable very rich in water promotes hydration of the eyes. The vitamin K present in the cucumber would also promote blood circulation.
Discover the advice of Julie, our beauty expert who has concocted a routine of organic concealer products for you:
When you wake up, decongest by applying a washable cotton pad soaked in cornflower water directly on the eyes to refresh and tone the area and prepare the skin for the following treatments.
Make way for hydration! To protect the eye contour and prevent dehydration throughout the day, opt for a concealer with a fluid texture which penetrates quickly to save time.
Last step:concealer! To camouflage our dark circles, we choose a concealer lighter in tone than our complexion. Discover our tips for choosing your concealer.
It is applied before the foundation, starting with the inner corner of the eye, then the outer corner before applying the product to the rest of the skin. Then blend with the help of a brush or finger, then pat the eye contour as for the application of the moisturizer. This very effective gesture stimulates blood microcirculation and allows the product to penetrate the epidermis more quickly!
In winter, for an irresistible and luminous look, try strobing ! This technique involves applying an illuminator or a lightly glittery shadow in moderation to the inner corner of the eye to illuminate the area.
Discover our selection of eye contour treatments to find your doe look!
And you, what are your concealer tips and your routine?
