i'm starting to think this "rule" about moisturization is all baloney?

Question

"one must use a separate eye cream & face lotion"

see, i've heard various reasons to "support" this notion:
~ "the skin molecules in the eye area are too small & delicate to absorb a thick face cream, so eye creams are designed to be lighter and absorb better."
~ "if you use a heavy face cream under the eyes, that area will start to sag."

i don't know... it seems like marketing "logic" to sell more products. on the other hand, i'm 29 and starting to see lines around my eyes. i really want an effective moisturizer there that doesn't cause those little "milia" bumps (i've tried a few types of expensive eye creams-- Kiehls and Shiseido -- and that's what they did).

please let me know -- can i just use the same lotion around my eyes as i do on my face?

many thanks for any input.

also, if a separate eye cream IS necessary, i'll take any recommendations for good moisturizing ones that DON'T cause milia! thank you.

Answer 1

I'm going to give it to you straight up. Moisturizes DO NOT moisturize the skin. They just create a barrier so that what moisture you have in your skin doesn't escape or escape as much. I use anti-aging lotions on my face & around my eyes. Eye creams are much heavier than face creams & are much more expensive. Check price per ounce. So you really don't need both. The best thing you can do for your skin is stay out of the sun or tanning beds & always wear sunscreen. I also use Alpha-Hydrox & I use Dove cleansers. I don't spend a lot of money on my beauty products. I use products from Wal-mart that are for my skin type. I'm 40 and I don't have a line, wrinkle, or age spot/discoloration at all. Even people who know me well don't believe I'm 40. So don't believe the marketing gimmicks that they try to sell to you. Expensive is good but it's NOT better. Just take care of yourself and save your money for a trip or something else.

Answer 2

Melon_ro,

Moisturizers will save your skin. You maybe having problems with the more commercial brands because your skin is reacting to them. You might need to find more natural or organic lines to help you.

The reason why there are different creams/gels for the eye area is because the skin in that area is a bit different.

If an eye cream is too heavy for you, consider an eye gel.

To find more natural products, simply visit a natural health food store. There are also many spas who carry more natural lines.

One thing is certain, if you are 29 and don't moisturize religiously, you'll regret it in 10 and 20 years.

I've listed a few explanations on natural + organic skincare for you to read.

Gisele
http://mybeautymatch.com