Do You Really Need Eye Balm?

After years of blinking, squinting at the computer screen, and being in the sun it’s no wonder that eventually signs of ageing start to appear around your eyes before other parts of your face. This is because the skin around our eyes is thinner and more delicate, so using an eye balm that is specifically formulated for the eyes not only protects the skin but also strengthens it.

Eye balm nourishes and hydrates the undereye area, they prevent and reduce wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles. Find out how eye balm can get rid of those pesky fine lines and embarrassing puffy eyes to give you brighter and fresher-looking eyes!

Eye Balm vs. Eye Cream – What’s The Difference?

Although eye balms and eye creams are both used to rejuvenate the skin under the eye, they do it in different ways and have different properties and ingredients.

Eye creams are deeply moisturising water-based creams that contain uber-hydrating ingredients such as aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, and plant oils to thoroughly hydrate dry and dull skin.

Whereas eye balms like L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Eye Balm 15ML primarily use shea butter or coconut oil as their base ingredients and are packed with vitamins and nutrients. Using eye balms can help your skin cells multiply quickly, which means that new skin cells that look younger take over even faster.

Vichy Aqualia Thermal Awakening Eye Balm 15ML is one such product that can smooth away dryness or dehydration, plus nourish and moisturise the delicate skin around your eyes, making them look more vibrant.

INGREDIENTS TO LOOK FOR IN AN EYE BALM

When shopping for an eye balm, look for one with the following ingredients.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants fight against stressors that can cause oxidative stress and free radical damage around the delicate skin of the eyes. The lightweight and fragrance-free Vichy Eye Balm contains many beneficial antioxidants, pure hyaluronic acid, and mineral-rich Vichy volcanic water from France to re-awaken the skin and make it look years younger.

Super Hydrators

Ultra-hydrating and nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, and ceramides keep your under-eye area smooth, bright, and plump. One such skincare product that works great for revitalising the eyes is L'Occitane Immortelle Precious Dynamic Eye Balm 15ML.

You're never too young to start using eye balm and Pearl Chemist Group has a wide range of skincare products for the face and body from top brands such as L’Occitane, Vichy, and Cetaphil. Shop online on our website or visit us in-store at your nearest Pearl Chemist Group branch.