Rejuvenation of the skin around the eyes: how to do it safely and effectively

Date of publication: 04/04/2016

A woman who wants to preserve the beauty and youth of her face has to face the need to rejuvenate the skin around her eyes earlier than any other cosmetic problem. This is due to the characteristics of the skin in this area.

The skin around the eyes is 5 times thinner than other areas of the face, and there is practically no fatty tissue underneath. There are also very few sebaceous glands in this area. The lack of a natural protective coating they produce makes the skin here especially vulnerable. But the blood supply to the skin of the periorbital area is intense, as a result, metabolic processes are accelerated, which means that age-related changes affect here especially quickly. Finally, this zone contains actively working oculomotor and facial muscles. A person who is awake constantly moves and focuses their eyes. Any expression of emotions requires the participation of facial muscles. We usually don’t notice this muscle load, but blinking alone occurs at least 10,000 times a day. As a result, the skin is constantly in motion, stretched...

Problem 1. Wrinkles around the eyes

Injections of botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport) will help erase wrinkles around the eyes. This is a one-time procedure, the result of which becomes noticeable after 2-14 days, and the effect lasts 6-8 months. For people prone to edema, before using Botox, a course of hardware cosmetology is carried out to eliminate this problem, as well as mesotherapy aimed at improving blood and lymph circulation.

It is very important to remove wrinkles correctly so that they do not appear compensatory on the nose (this also happens), to ensure a beautiful and natural position of the eyebrows, not to aggravate swelling, and to preserve the individuality of facial expressions. This is achieved by the correct choice of Botox injection points and the use of additional rejuvenation methods, more often - hardware cosmetology.

Features of the structure of the periorbital region

The skin of the periorbital area does not have subcutaneous fat and is intensively supplied with blood, which leads to increased metabolism of the area and intensification of all processes, including withering. Therefore, wrinkles appear around the eyes very quickly, even with a slight loss of turgor and elasticity.

The muscles in this area are divided into two categories: oculomotor and facial muscles. Considering the importance of fast and accurate eye movements and focusing, which occur constantly during wakefulness, the muscle load can be considered very high. In this case, the facial muscles are involved both in purely facial movements (surprise, smile, anger and many others) and in oculomotor movements (raising the eyebrow when looking up and the like).

Therefore, the facial load on the area is extremely high, which in turn leads to increased mechanical stress on the skin. And given that the skin here is very thin and does not have subcutaneous fat, expression wrinkles form on it early. In addition, the orbicularis oculi muscle is practically fused with the skin. With age, it acquires hypertonicity, which leads to “corrugation” of the skin above it, as well as to a rounding of the eye shape.

Problem 2. Reduced skin elasticity, pigmentation

Combined programs, including chemical peeling, mesotherapy or biorevitalization, will help increase skin elasticity and get rid of pigmentation, as well as fine wrinkles. Mesotherapy differs from biorevitalization only in the drugs used. In biorevitalization, it is hyaluronic acid with a fairly large molecule, which allows it to remain in the skin longer and have a more pronounced rejuvenating effect.

Biorevitalization is prescribed at intervals of one week after the peeling. The optimal program for rejuvenating the skin around the eyes consists of alternating procedures: four biorevitalizations and four peelings (with an interval of one week between them).

To rejuvenate the skin around the eyes, it is advisable to use preparations developed specifically for this area, which will increase the effectiveness of the procedures and make them as physiological as possible.

The ideal choice for biorevitalization of the skin around the eyes is a preparation based on hyaluronic acid - Viscoderm 0.8, which is intended for procedures in delicate areas with minimal risk of swelling. The drug is administered in large “drops”, which significantly reduces skin trauma.

It is recommended to use Enerpeel EL as a peeling for the skin around the eyes. It contains a combination of two acids, lactic and trichloroacetic, which have a pronounced depigmenting and rejuvenating effect. They are used in small concentrations, which reduces the risk of irritation, but by summing the effect of two acids, the desired effect is achieved. The technology of “gradually releasing” active substance is used in the production of peeling. After the procedure, peeling is usually small and insignificant. It begins approximately on the second day and ends by 4-5 days after the first procedure, after repeated procedures - faster.

Home methods

If the signs of aging of the skin around the eyes have become too obvious, it will not be possible to remove them using home methods alone. But for preventive purposes, their use is very effective and allows one to postpone the need for more radical intervention for five or more years. Here's what you can and should do on your own.

Portable devices

Portable cosmetic devices specially designed for independent use at home perfectly improve the condition of the skin around the eyes and allow you to quickly get rid of wrinkles.

The effect from them is not comparable to salon equipment, since their power is much less. But with regular use, they help keep the skin in excellent condition.

The most effective, according to consumer reviews, are the following procedures:

1. Darsonvalization. It affects the skin with high frequency electric current. Use it in the area around the eyes very carefully and at minimum power. Strengthens subcutaneous blood circulation, accelerates lymph flow, quickly removes bruises and bags under the eyes, has an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect.
2. Iontophoresis. It works on the principle of electrophoresis. The device emits positively or negatively charged ions that can penetrate into the deep layers of the skin. With a plus sign, they help transport beneficial substances from preparations applied to the skin. Those with a minus sign have a pronounced anti-inflammatory and calming effect.
3. Microcurrents. Microcurrent therapy affects blood vessels and muscles, toning them. It accelerates blood flow, improving cellular nutrition. By stimulating damaged and weakened cells, they restore their structure. In this way, you can get a comprehensive rejuvenation effect, quickly get rid of swelling, and smooth out crow’s feet.

Taking into account that the devices will be used in a very delicate area, it is advisable to buy them only from trusted manufacturers. It is better to do this in medical equipment stores or on official websites.

Be sure to ask for a quality certificate, and carefully read the instructions before first use.

Gymnastics and massage

Even those who regularly do facial exercises often forget that the eyelids also require care and attention. Exercises for them are usually not included in facelift complexes. And this is completely in vain, since weakened muscles will not hold the eyebrows and eyelids in the desired position, and they will begin to droop.

Here are some exercises you should definitely add to any facial exercise:

• Using your index fingers, press the skin at the outer corners of your eyes and pull it back slightly. Overcoming resistance, carefully open and close your eyes.
• Holding your fingers in the same position, slightly lift the skin up, while simultaneously lowering your gaze, then do the opposite: skin down, eyes up.
• Raise your chin slightly and press your palms firmly onto the skin on your forehead. Overcoming resistance, try to raise your eyebrows up while lowering your eyes down.

Repeat each exercise from 5 to 10 times. You can look for entire video gymnastics complexes for the area around the eyes. But it is advisable to do such full exercise no more than 2-3 times a week.

During facial massage, do not forget about the periorbital area. To prevent the delicate skin from stretching, all movements should be very delicate and directed along the brow ridge from the inner corner of the eye to the outer, and vice versa along the lower edge of the eye socket.

Masks and creams

Most masks prepared according to folk recipes are not recommended to be applied to the skin around the eyes. Such restrictions are associated, first of all, with the fact that there may be various solid particles or irritating substances, which, if they come into contact with the mucous membrane, will cause very unpleasant sensations.

But the time while you pamper your facial skin with masks can also be spent doing good for your eyelids. It is useful to put cotton pads on them, soaked in strong tea leaves, a decoction of chamomile, coltsfoot, and calendula.

You can make ice cubes from the same liquids and wipe the area around your eyes with them in the morning. This will help smooth out fine wrinkles, tone the skin, remove bruises and bags under the eyes.

After such a procedure, it is very useful to apply a high-quality lifting cream. It is desirable that the composition includes vitamins, peptides and hyaluronic acid, which perfectly moisturizes the skin and evens out its surface.

Problem 4. Nasolacrimal trough

This is one of the most “unattractive” age-related changes - a furrow running from the inner corner of the eye diagonally across the cheek. It appears as a result of age-related displacement and sagging of the skin downwards.

Gels based on hyaluronic acid or collagen will help remove deep nasolacrimal grooves. This procedure is one of the most effective - filling the nasolacrimal groove literally before our eyes “rejuvenates” the face by 5-10 years. The procedure is quick and virtually painless. The result lasts 6-12 months.

Tighten your eyes without surgery

Before contacting cosmetologists, you can try to restore skin elasticity yourself. To do this, you should adhere to the following rules:

1. Avoid consuming large amounts of salt. Sodium chloride causes fluid retention in the body, which causes swelling under the eyes.
2. Sleep in the correct position. It is recommended to put an extra pillow under your head, lie on your back during the night, and do not drink a lot of drinks at night.
3. Before going to bed, you should apply special eyelid skin care products.
4. Eye strain should be avoided.
5. Avoid tobacco smoke, exhaust gases, chemical pollution. If a person has a tendency to develop allergic reactions, they should move away from potential allergens.
6. You should not take medications that cause fluid retention in the body. It is prohibited to use allergenic cosmetics.
7. To get rid of swelling, you need to apply ice cubes to your eyes.
8. Treat diseases of the cardiovascular and urinary systems, and pathologies of the thyroid gland in a timely manner.

To tighten loose skin on the lower eyelids without surgery, you should use salon procedures. The most effective are various peelings, during which the skin is cleansed of dead cells and dirt. The techniques involve the use of ultrasound, liquid nitrogen and vacuum. The procedures help restore normal blood circulation to the skin, activate collagen synthesis, and saturate the tissues with vitamins and minerals. Often women resort to mesotherapy and hardware lifting.

Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is an injection technique that eliminates dryness and premature aging of the skin. Over time, the dermis becomes more sensitive to external factors: it becomes thinner, dries out, and premature wrinkles appear on it. As a result, the lower eyelids sag more. The injections contain the following ingredients:

1. Hyaluronic acid. It restores the skin's water balance, preventing dehydration.
2. Vitamins A, C, E, B, PP.
3. Oligocomponents: silicon, zinc, magnesium, potassium, selenium. Improve microcirculation and skin tone, activate tissue regeneration.
4. Antioxidants. Slow down the aging process in the dermis.

Before carrying out mesotherapy, you must prepare in accordance with medical recommendations: stop using blood thinning drugs and alcoholic beverages. During the procedure, the skin is cleansed with an antiseptic and the anesthesia is removed. Then a specially selected drug is administered to problem areas. The duration of mesotherapy is about 20-30 minutes.

Hardware lifting

Hardware lifting is used for severe sagging skin. The technique is a series of procedures that have a low-traumatic, non-invasive effect on the dermis. Due to the fact that the integrity of the epithelium is not violated, there are practically no negative effects or complications.

The following types of procedures exist:

1. RF lifting. The surface and inner layers of the dermis are exposed to radio wave radiation. It destroys adipose tissue and activates metabolic processes in soft tissues. To achieve a positive effect, repeated procedures are necessary. To lift the lower eyelids, up to 5-8 sessions will be required.
2. Laser lifting. This procedure is safe and painless. It does not require repeated implementation. The patient's skin is treated with a special gel. Under the influence of thermal radiation, microcracks are formed deep in the dermis, due to which tissue regeneration processes are activated. Thanks to this effect, metabolism improves, hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin fibers begin to be synthesized.
3. Ultrasound procedure. After 3-5 sessions of exposure to high-frequency ultrasonic waves in the tissues of the lower eyelid, blood circulation and lymph outflow are accelerated, metabolic processes are activated and collagen synthesis begins.

Simple methods to restore skin tone

How to make the skin under your eyes more elastic on your own? To do this, you must carry out the following simple procedures:

The regularity of these procedures and their sequence is the path to healthy skin under the eyes.

Cleansing

To remove makeup from the eye area, you need to use a gentle product , and not the one that a woman uses to remove all makeup from her face. Cleansing lotion (milk) should have a natural composition, without silicones or parabens. The best option for removing makeup under the eyes is:

• micellar water;
• dermo-cleansing emulsion;
• hydrophilic oil.

Protection

You can reduce puffiness and smooth out small wrinkles with the help of effective products - day and night creams . They restore skin turgor and moisturize it. You need to choose creams for the skin under the eyes that contain:

• collagen;
• coenzyme;
• hyaluronic acid;
• vitamins.

Hydration

To moisturize the skin and saturate it with useful elements, you need to use special products. Essential oils are not suitable for increasing skin elasticity - they become blurry and can cause irritation.

It is important to apply moisturizers correctly:

• The cream should be applied in small doses;
• Movements should be light and circular;
• Tapping the skin under the eyes with your fingertips is allowed.

Prevention

To prevent the appearance of age bags under the eyes, you should take the following preventive measures:

1. To refuse from bad habits. Cigarette smoke and ethyl alcohol negatively affect metabolism, impair microcirculation of soft tissues and accelerate the aging process.
2. Limit or exclude smoked, salty, spicy and fatty foods from your diet. You should not overuse flour products and fried foods. It is recommended to eat antioxidant foods: green vegetables, peaches, tomatoes, herbs. They activate collagen production and restore the elasticity of the skin.
3. Protect thin skin from exposure to UV rays, wear dark glasses, stop squinting, and get a good night's sleep.

Due to the lack of fat, the skin on the lower eyelids needs constant human attention. Until the age of 40, it is necessary to provide her with regular care: apply cucumber masks, treat diseases of the urinary system, and do not overstrain the organs of vision.

Oils with lifting effect

Vegetable oils nourish the dermis with vitamins A and E, which help eliminate external skin defects and restore its elasticity. Most often, unrefined olive oil is used to restore the skin. It is possible to use a cold-pressed product - such processing allows you to preserve most of the nutritional components. In addition to olive oil, the following oils can be used for lifting:

Unlike vegetable oils, essential oils have a higher concentration of vitamins and mineral compounds. Their lifting effect is stronger due to the large amount of antioxidants that are included in the products. To care for the skin of the lower eyelids, cosmetologists recommend using essential oils from geranium, vetiver, and grapefruit.

Signs of thin and sensitive skin

How to determine whether you have thin skin or not? Let's look at the main signs of thin skin. You have thin skin if:

• After you wash your face, your skin feels tight.
• There is often redness on the face, as well as itching and burning.
• The skin often peels.
• There are often negative reactions to cosmetics.

Important! If you are not sure, you can do a simple test. To do this, take a pen and run the blunt end across your cheek:

• If the pen mark disappears within 20 seconds, your skin is normal.
• If you stay for a longer period, it means you have thin and sensitive skin.

Caring for problem skin

Caring for thin facial skin must be correct. First of all, this is daily care, which consists of several stages.

Morning:

• You need to wash your face in the morning with warm or cool water. It is desirable that it is not chlorinated. Sensitive skin reacts poorly to chlorine and hot water.
• Treat clean skin with toner.
• Be sure to apply day cream to your face. Choose a cream labeled for sensitive skin. Use only high-quality cosmetics from trusted manufacturers.

Important! At different times of the year, depending on weather conditions, facial skin care should be different. Having mastered the simple rules, you can easily do it. You don’t need to search for a long time, all the information can be found in our archives:

Evening:

• To remove makeup, use cosmetic milk, micellar water or another product designed for this purpose.

Important! It is better not to remove makeup with regular tap water.

• Tonic should be selected without alcohol content.
• Apply a nourishing night cream for sensitive skin.

Important! Don't forget to pamper your skin with pleasant and healthy treatments and masks. Then the results will not take long to arrive:

In addition to daily care for thin skin, you need to follow the following recommendations:

• Do not use regular soap, use a special gel or milk for washing.
• Don't leave makeup on overnight.
• Use creams and make masks regularly.

• If you make masks, remember that they should not contain alcohol or aggressive components, such as mustard.

Important! It is advisable to test any mask for allergies.

• Often, problems with the skin are caused by vitamin deficiency, in particular a lack of B vitamins. Therefore, your best friends should be fruits, vegetables, nuts, and bran. You should exclude spicy, fried, and salty foods from your diet.
• You should not use cosmetic ice or herbal compresses; aromatherapy is also contraindicated for you.
• Do not overuse the sauna or bath procedures, limit your time in the sun.
• Your best assistant is sleep. During sleep, cells are renewed and restored.
• Try to control your facial expressions - don’t squint your eyes, don’t wrinkle your forehead.
• Drink more water. Remember, a person should drink at least 1.5 liters of water a day, and in your case, 2 is better.
• Try to protect your face from direct rays of the sun, use special sunscreens.
• For peeling, choose products with artificial exfoliating microgranules, which are less damaging to the skin.

Serums

Serums for the care of sagging skin are created on the basis of biologically active components, have a light, non-greasy structure, due to which they penetrate into the deep layers of the dermis and are well absorbed in the subcutaneous tissue. The bioavailability and concentration of nutritional components in the product is 2 times higher than in various creams and ointments. Serums have the following effect on skin condition:

• restore tissue elasticity;
• eliminate wrinkles;
• normalize water and electrolyte balance;
• activate collagen production, improve microcirculation;
• normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands;
• whiten and relieve a person from hyperpigmentation.

To obtain maximum effect, apply the serum in the morning and evening to cleansed skin. 2-3 drops of the product are distributed with gentle tapping movements. After 20 minutes, a moisturizer is applied to fix the concentrate on the eyelids.

It is necessary to select serum depending on age:

1. After 25 years, the skin needs serums with plenty of vitamins and collagen. At this age, the aging process is activated, so it is necessary to start taking care of your skin as quickly as possible.
2. In the period from 30 to 45 years, moisturizing serums are suitable, restoring the normal water-salt balance in the upper layers of the dermis. The product improves skin protection, eliminates the feeling of tightness and prevents the appearance of sagging.
3. After 50 years, you should buy anti-aging products along with a nourishing cream. For older women, two-phase serums with a special mark “serum in oil” are suitable.

If, in addition to age-related changes, a woman is bothered by age spots, she should buy a serum with kojic acid.

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• Dermatologist, cosmetologist.
• Doctor of the highest qualification category for planning individual anti-age programs for facial and body rejuvenation.
• Specializes in a combination of modern hardware and injection techniques for skin rejuvenation and treatment. Proficient in the technique of facial contouring and harmonization of appearance while preserving natural beauty and individuality, all methods of nourishing and cleansing the skin. Treats rosacea, rosacea, acne and skin hyperpigmentation.
• He is fluent in the new concept of rejuvenation and non-surgical SMAS facial lifting using high-intensity focused ultrasound on the Ultraformer device.

Massage

To perform the massage you will need ice cubes. To prepare them, you need to use a herbal decoction based on chamomile, sage and calendula flowers.

It is necessary to gently wipe the lower eyelids with ice from the outer corner of the eye to the bridge of the nose, without making sudden movements. The duration of the procedure is about 1-2 minutes. After the massage, the skin should dry on its own. After 20 minutes, it is recommended to apply nourishing cream. To get a positive result from a massage, you need to perform the procedure daily.

Masks for thin skin

To maintain the youth and health of your face, you need to periodically make masks. Before the mask, experts recommend exfoliating, since after cleansing, the skin is more receptive to the nutritional properties of the substances that you apply to it.

Yeast

This mask has a rejuvenating effect, nourishes and softens the skin:

1. Place 30 grams of yeast in a small amount of milk. Add a few drops of olive oil.
2. Apply the mask and leave for 20-25 minutes.
3. Rinse with boiled warm water.

Moisturizing

To restore water balance, you can do the following:

1. Mix one tablespoon of boiled water, one egg yolk, one tablespoon of sour cream and one teaspoon of olive oil.
2. Apply to face and leave for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse off with cool boiled water.

Cucumber

Cucumber masks are very useful for moisturizing the skin:

1. Grate one fresh cucumber or spin it in a blender and squeeze out the juice.
2. Mix two tablespoons of cucumber juice, one teaspoon of cottage cheese and one teaspoon of honey.
3. Apply to face for 20 minutes and then rinse with cool water.

Linen

Flax seed has a beneficial effect on any type of dermis:

1. Pour a glass of boiling water over two tablespoons of flax seeds.
2. Cook until the mixture thickens.
3. Cool the broth and apply to face for 40 minutes.
4. Rinse off with cool water.

Egg

This vitamin cocktail will supply your skin with nutrients and normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands:

1. Mix one egg yolk with one tablespoon of milk.
2. Add two tablespoons of olive oil and one tablespoon of chopped oats to the mixture.
3. Apply to face for 30-40 minutes and then rinse with cool water.

From spinach

This mask will saturate your face with vitamins, improve its color and remove age spots:

1. Cut 10 grams of spinach into small pieces, add 15 ml of olive oil.
2. Apply to face and leave for 35 minutes, then rinse with water.

From avocado

A very effective mask that will nourish the dermis with vitamins, and also soften and improve its elasticity:

1. Pass half an avocado through a meat grinder, or you can use a blender. Add one egg yolk to the resulting puree.
2. Apply the resulting mixture to your face and leave for 20-40 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

Important! During cold periods of the year - autumn, winter, early spring - you need to remember to care for the skin on your hands, because it suffers no less and shows your age. Find out what you should pay special attention to on the pages of our website:

Many representatives of the fair sex of all ages suffer from the fact that they have thin skin on their faces, which reacts with irritation and redness to everything. I allowed myself an extra glass of wine in the evening or forgot my sunglasses at home in the summer - and now the sensitive epidermis makes itself felt.

You need to learn to live with this feature of appearance and see not only the disadvantages in it. Among the advantages are aristocratic pallor and a similar structure to the skin around the eyes. So the care and corresponding recommendations will be approximately the same.