There are two camps when it comes to eye cream:
- Those that definitely do
- Those that think it’s unnecessary and a waste of money
- Do not use mineral oil around your eye area. It doesn’t penetrate and will make you puffy.
- Don’t be tempted to use more than the advised amount – it’s unnecessary, could cause irritation and waste your money.
- If you have eczema or psoriasis in the eye area – which is very common – you can use thicker creams on the lids as you’ll need them – depending on the severity of your condition they should probably be prescribed by your doctor – although you may find a nice organic balm somewhere – no beauty house can legally claim to treat those medical conditions.
- Do use only the lightest of serums on the eyelids for the same reason as the mineral oil – puffiness.
- Keep it simple – too much fragrance in a product can really irritate the eye area – your eye cream does not need to smell nice.
- Most allergies to eye products and eyeshadows/mineral makeup are caused by an ingredient called Bismuth Oxychloride. It is used to give the shimmer/light reflective ‘glow’ and is a big allergen. If you’ve previously never been able to use a particular eye cream or eyeshadow and had it blamed on ‘your eyes’ by a brand – check their inci list. You’ll probably see it on there. If you can’t use mineral makeup because it itches – you need to check the labels.