The three age old rules apply, Cleanse, tone and moisturise
When cleansing it is important to use the correct cleanser, i.e do not use a thick lotion if you have greasy skin, opt for a thinner milk cleanser and if you have sensitive skin use a natural product.
Always cleanse the eyes gently, always working towards the outer eye on the top eyelid, and towards the inner corner of the eye at the bottom, so as not to drag the skin.
Toners that contain astringents help to constrict or shrink tissues, and Witch hazel is one that is recommended to acne sufferers, or people with very oily skin. So the effect is to tighten pores and smooth skin. If your skin is quite dry, try using a toner without astringent.
Always moisturise, as we get older a thicker moisturiser is better so long as it is not so thick as to drag your skin.
One other personal tip which i have always followed other than liquid cleansing soaps, when i have had problem skin, i have never used ordinary soap on my face. Cleansers should be enough to clean your skin.
- Face masks made with Witch Hazel and oatmeal is a good one for oily skin.
- For normal skin, Rose water and avocado can be a good moisturising mask
- For sensitive or irritated skin a mask of calamine and orange flower water, can be quite soothing and can take some inflammation away.
It is often said that cold tea bags and slices of cucumber are good for relaxing the eyes, although there is a debate as to whether cucumber actually does anything special, but it is relaxing and cooling especially if your eyes are tired, and if it feels good and does no harm so why not try it.
A small tip for puffy eyes is to use a cold teaspoon and rub it gently along the area under the lower eyelid again towards the inner eye lid, to reduce puffiness.
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