Why is it essential to take care of the eye area?
- Service client
- Aug 28
- 3 min read
The skin around our eyes is the thinnest and most sensitive on our face, and is about four times thinner than the skin on the rest of our body. Naturally fragile, it has few sebaceous glands and its microcirculation is often sluggish, making it particularly vulnerable to external aggressions, premature ageing, and signs of fatigue such as dark circles, puffiness and fine lines.
A constantly stressed area
Every day, our eyes make thousands of movements. These repeated contractions of the orbicularis muscles, combined with daily exposure to the sun, pollution and stress, accelerate the appearance of the famous ‘crow's feet’. Added to this is a less effective skin barrier, which promotes dehydration. Furthermore, slowed blood and lymphatic circulation can lead to the accumulation of pigments (dark circles) or fluids (puffiness).
Targeted care for a demanding area
Eye contour care products must be specifically formulated to meet the unique needs of this delicate area. Unlike face creams, which are often too rich, they should have a fine, light texture that penetrates quickly without feeling heavy or unpleasant.
These treatments must be tailored to different eye area concerns. For dark circles, ingredients that boost microcirculation and reduce shadows are preferred. To combat puffiness, ingredients with draining properties are used to refresh the eye area and provide an immediate smoothing effect.
How to apply eye contour care correctly: the right technique
The effectiveness of a skincare product depends as much on its composition as on how it is applied. Here are a few tips for optimal application:
Prepare the skin: Gently cleanse your face and carefully dry the area before application.
Use the right amount: A small amount is enough.
Apply carefully: Lightly pat the product with your ring finger, working from the inner corner outwards, following the bone around the eye.
Smooth to drain: To reduce puffiness, smooth gently towards the temples to stimulate lymphatic circulation.
Final relaxation: Finish with gentle pressure between the eyebrows to soothe tension.
Daily routine: Apply morning and evening to maintain a rested look and preserve the youthfulness of this area.
What to avoid
• Never apply the product too close to the eyes to avoid irritation.
• Avoid using traditional face creams on this area, as they are often too harsh.
• Don't neglect regularity: only daily application will produce visible results over time.
Discover our Dr Renaud eye contour treatments
This particularly refreshing gel-cream is rich in organic mimosa extract and protective active ingredients to help this fragile area combat external aggressions. Its hydrating cocktail combined with horse chestnut flower extract targets the first signs of wrinkles. The eye contour area is refreshed, smooth and radiant.
This anti-ageing treatment, specifically designed for the eye contour area, contains ivy extract with micro-draining properties and organic iris to smooth and refresh the eyes. Its formula also combines various moisturising, smoothing and firming extracts. The eye contour area is visibly smoothed and toned, and the eyes regain their radiance.
This creamy balm smooths and protects the delicate areas of the face, thanks in particular to the action of Alpine Rose and Centifolia extracts. Day after day, the eyes regain their youthful appearance and the lip contour is reshaped and redefined.
