Why Your Skincare Routine Needs an Eye Serum
When it comes to skincare, we often focus on cleansing, moisturising and protecting our skin from the sun. But there's one delicate area that can sometimes be overlooked: the skin around our eyes.
From dark circles and puffiness to fine lines and dryness, the eye area can experience a range of everyday skin concerns. That's why incorporating a dedicated eye serum into your skincare routine can make a difference.
So, what makes the skin around our eyes different, and why should an eye serum have a place in your daily routine?
Why Does the Skin Around Your Eyes Need Extra Care?
The skin surrounding our eyes, known as periorbital skin, is one of the most delicate areas of the body. The skin around our eyes is much thinner than the rest of our face, making it prone to fine lines, puffiness, dark circles and dryness. It also has fewer oil glands, making it particularly prone to irritation.
Everyday factors such as lack of sleep, dehydration and genetics can also contribute to the appearance of dark circles, puffiness and tired-looking eyes.
Eye serums are specially formulated to care for this delicate area, typically featuring lightweight, easily absorbed textures that deliver targeted hydration without feeling heavy or greasy.
By incorporating an eye serum into your routine, you can help leave the skin feeling softer, smoother and more comfortable while helping improve the appearance of common eye-area concerns.
Meet Elave Eye Rescue Serum
The Elave Eye Rescue Serum is our viral hero product. It is a lightweight, easily absorbed balm with a matte finish specially designed to rejuvenate the delicate eye area. This eye serum is a multi-action, vitamin-rich formula with natural humectants and bio extracts to hydrate and smooth the eye area, while also reducing the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.
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What's Inside Our Eye Rescue Serum?
Brazilian Muira Puama & Madonna Lily: Natural botanical extracts that help brighten, soothe and improve the appearance of dark circles, leaving the delicate eye area looking refreshed with a more even tone.
Aloe Vera Juice: Rich in antioxidant vitamins and amino acids, aloe vera helps calm and soothe the delicate eye area while providing hydration, reducing the appearance of puffiness and leaving skin smooth and refreshed.
Vitamins B5, C & E: Powerful antioxidants that help maintain hydration, brighten the appearance of the eye area
How to Incorporate an Eye Serum into Your Skincare Routine
Adding an eye serum to your skincare routine can be one of the most simple but effective steps you can take.
Step 1: Cleanse
Start with a gentle cleanser to remove makeup, excess oil and daily impurities, leaving your skin clean, hydrated and ready for the next step.
For a rich cleanser, try our Hydrating Cream Cleanser
For a more lightweight option, try our Skin Balancing Cleansing Gel
Step 2: Apply Your Eye Serum
Apply a small amount of Elave Eye Rescue Serum to the eye area. Using your ring finger, gently pat or dab the product into the skin.
Step 3: Moisturise
Follow with your favourite Elave facial moisturiser to help maintain hydration and support your skin barrier.
For oily/ acne-prone/ combination skin, shop the Elave Skin Balancing Moisturiser
For dry skin, shop the Elave Intense Moisture Surge
Step 4: Protect
In the morning, finish with a broad-spectrum SPF to help protect your skin from UV damage.
Shop Elave Daily Skin Defence SPF45 here
Shop Elave Daily Skin Defence SPF50 here
Give Your Eyes the Care They Deserve
The delicate skin around our eyes deserves just as much attention as the rest of our face. From maintaining hydration to refreshing tired-looking eyes, incorporating a dedicated eye serum is a simple way to give this area some extra care.
With botanical extracts, Aloe Vera and Vitamins B5, C and E, Elave Eye Rescue Serum delivers targeted care to help keep the eye area feeling soft, smooth and hydrated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will an eye serum make a difference to tired-looking eyes?
Yes, using an eye serum can make a noticeable difference to tired-looking eyes.
The Elave Eye Rescue Serum is formulated to hydrate, smooth and brighten the delicate eye area. It contains vitamins and botanical extracts that help reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness, while soothing and refreshing the skin .
With regular use, the eye area can appear more revitalised, refreshed and well-rested.
What can I use to reduce puffiness and dark circles under the eyes?
To help reduce puffiness and dark circles, it’s important to keep the eye area well hydrated and cared for.
The Elave Eye Rescue Serum is specifically formulated for the delicate eye area and helps to hydrate, soothe and brighten, while reducing the appearance of puffiness and dark circles. It contains vitamins and botanical extracts to help improve skin tone and leave the eye area looking more refreshed .
Simple steps like getting enough sleep, staying hydrated and using cooling treatments can also help improve overall results.
What causes dark circles under the eyes?
Dark circles under the eyes can be caused by a range of factors, including lack of sleep, dehydration and genetics. When you’re tired or not well hydrated, the skin can appear paler, making dark circles more noticeable.
They can also be linked to fluid build-up (puffiness), or lifestyle factors such as stress and diet. The delicate skin under the eyes is thinner, so these changes can become more visible .
Keeping the area well hydrated and maintaining a healthy routine can help improve their appearance.
