How to Treat Dry Skin Around your Eyes at Home

Dry skin around the eyelids can be common during cold months but still, some people experience it on normal days. The skin under the eyes and on the eyelids is thinner and is less able to retain moisture leaving it vulnerable to drying out. It is usually air-drying the skin out and flakiness appearing around the eyes. Having dry skin under the eyes can happen to anyone at any time especially those with skin conditions like eczema.

Symptoms of dry skin around the eyes

The symptoms of dry and flaky skin around the eyes aren’t pretty and definitely aren’t comfortable either. Though the symptoms may vary, they mostly include:

Dryness, flakiness, soreness, irritation, itchiness and even swelling.

Causes of dry skin around the eyes

The exact cause of dry skin on the eyelids isn’t always easy to figure out, as many things can cause them to occur. Some things to look out for include:

Harsh shampoo running down your face, irritable contents in cosmetics, sunburn, harsh facial cleansers and certain soaps are seen as some of the usual suspects.

How to Deal with Dry Skin Around/Under the Eyes

The question on most people’s lips is “How can I deal with dry skin around my eyes?”

Whatever the cause of the dry skin around your eyes, you need to take quick and effective action! Being attentive, proactive and going ahead to care for the delicate skin around your eyes with the right techniques will surely help you restore and maintain a soft, even and a healthy-looking complexion.

Here are ways you can handle/deal with dry skin around your eyes:

1. Quit cosmetics with irritable contents
2. Always keep the face clean
3. Apply mild moisturizer under the eyes
4. Choose products that won’t aggravate the dry skin
5. Ensure you get proper sleep
6. Avoid rubbing the eyes too much
7. Drink lots of water
8. Eat healthily
9. Exercise regularly
10. Avoid smoking if you can

1. Quit Cosmetics With Irritable Contents: 

The first step to getting your skin back to looking smooth and healthy is to remove anything from your face care regime that could be drying the skin out and making the problem worse. It is worthy of note that some make-up removers can draw out moisture from the skin, which is often in some sensitive areas like the area around the eye.

Try to opt for a gentle, alcohol-free makeup remover when you want to remove your makeup and avoid getting any product directly into your eyes. This Alcohol-Free, Hydrating Ncare Element Facial Cleanser and Makeup Remover is perfect for the removal of your makeup in one simple step and keeping natural moisture in place. It is developed for the gentle areas of all skin types especially the eye area, it nourishes the skin to be soft and clear of any dirt and contains Antioxidant herbal ingredients,  Witch Hazel, Green Tea, and Aloe.

 

2. Always Keep The Face Clean:

Be sure to wash your face every day and pay particular attention to the areas around the eye. Use fresh, warm (not too hot) water as this will help make sure that all dirt, oil, and irritants are removed from your face thereby getting rid of any impurities that could be harmful to your eyes. Harsh soaps and harsh facial cleansers can be a cause of dry, flaky skin under your eyes, so choose a mild, soap-free cleanser or face wash that won’t dry your skin out; like this 100% Pure Nourishing Castile Liquid Mild Soap that contains Olive Oil and Glycerin. It is free of fragrance, chemical, SLS, dye and detergent; also gentle on the skin and promotes healing hydration. Remember to always pat your face dry after each wash.

 

3. Apply Mild Moisturizer Under The Eyes: 

Applying a moisturizer to your skin will help keep the moisture in and keep your skin from drying out. Putting a thin layer of moisturizer under the eyes will lock in moisture, and form a protective barrier. This layer of protection will sure stop cold weather and cosmetic irritants from making the problem worse.

Regular application on dry, flaky skin on your eyelids can help to speed up the dry skin healing process. Be careful when applying it around the eye area, and ensure you use moisturizers that are lipophilic so that if you do accidentally get any into your eyes, it will dissolve in fats and oils.

I recommend this Retinol Cream Moisturizer that contains Retinol, Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E The moisturizer contains safe organic and healthy ingredients, supports the healing process of the skin, increases the skin thickness, refines the appearance of wrinkles, evens skin tone and texture and also restores elasticity and firmness to the skin.

If you prefer to go the way of Essential oil, try this Nourishing Plant Moisturizing Oil-Control Facial Essential Oil. It contains a variety of plant extracts such as lavender, tea tree, roses which softens and smoothens the skin, moisturizes the skin and balance the water and oil of the skin, nourishes the skin and keeps it firm.

4. Choose Products That Won’t Aggravate The Dry Skin: 

Always have it in mind that some creams, lotions and moisturizers are not always safe to use on the eye area and can actually aggravate your dry skin. You have to go for products specifically designed for dry or sensitive skin like products marked as hypoallergenic which are ideal and formulated to reduce the possibility of irritation or an allergic reaction.

I recommend applying the fragrance-free Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 35 Sunscreen which is a non-greasy lotion that absorbs quickly and provides long-lasting moisturization with effective sun protection for softer, smoother and younger-looking skin. An oil-free formula and features broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection that helps prevent premature signs of ageing which is caused by everyday exposure to the sun’s damaging rays.

The skin around the eyes is much more sensitive to irritants, so it’s best to use a hypoallergenic product that contains pure ingredients like this Cetaphil Hydrating Eye Gel-Cream that has hyaluronic acid, is non-irritating and hypoallergenic, designed to deeply hydrate, brighten and smoothen the under-eye area leaving you with the fresh look you desire. it is also very gentle and doesn’t clog pores.

Using this Gel Patch for Dry Skin Under Eye Zone is a great way to lock in moisture, keep your skin in the eye area soft and rejuvenating your skin that looks dry and tired. It contains Green Tea & Aloe Vera that helps to revitalize the skin, add shine to dull skin and leave your skin feeling fresh and renewed.

5. Ensure you get proper sleep:

This point cannot be overemphasized because we all know that lack of sleep can cause a lot of things including dry and itchy eyes. Try as much as you can to have as much sleep as you can especially at night. You just can’t rob nature and no amount of coffee can make you feel less cranky or prevent the dry skin from appearing when your body reaches that point!

6. Avoid Rubbing The Eyes Too Much:

Putting your hands inside your eyes is not going to help you and constantly rubbing it will only increase itching and can result in dryness. Keep your hands away from your eyes as much as you can and if you need to rub, use a clean material and do so gently.

7. Drink Lots Of Water:

This is very necessary as it keeps you hydrated and can help you reduce dryness on your skin while flushing out toxins from the system to help you maintain beautiful and healthy skin.

8. Eat Healthily:

Your diet can go a long way in keeping your skin from drying out. Ensure you balance your diet properly and try to take more foods/fruits that contain high water content like cucumber, watermelon etc.

9. Exercise Regularly:

Exercising must not mean spending hours in the gym daily. 30 minutes a day is enough to get in the necessary exercise you need. You can choose to walk for a while or engage in energetic dancing to get your body pumped. This helps to stretch the skin and leave it healthy.

10. Avoid Smoking If You Can:

Smoking is bad for your skin on many levels so, you just have to keep it in mind that it can trigger dryness as the contents are not adding hydration or locking in moisture in your skin. Start reducing the number of sticks per day and within a short while you will have stopped it entirely.

Conclusion

Dry skin around the eyes doesn’t really look good on anyone and the best thing to do is get right into treating them once they appear! Yeah, we can all be busy with our lives, but it’s very important to try to keep up with a regular cleansing and moisturizing routine and not wait for your eyes to get sore or develop into something else before treating them.

Make it a bedtime habit to use (recommended) moisturizers under your eyes and other sensitive areas of the face as a good night-time beauty regime can make a big difference in the look and feel of dry skin.

If you have got dark circles under your eyes which you want to manage, check this handy post to see Top 5 Effective Home Remedies For Dark Circles Under Eyes.

Also, you can watch this video to see simple ways you can tighten loose skin around your eye.

So, have you had any experience with dry skin under your eyes? What do you think caused it? What did you do? Let’s hear your thoughts below.

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