subject: Eye And Lip Gels, Natural Eye Makeup Removers Eye And Lip Emulsions [print this page] The face is made of many parts and it is how they all fit together that determines how a person looks. There are intellectual foreheads, aquiline noses and decisive chins. But few parts of the face have the immediate impact of the eyes and lips. The eyes are not called the windows to the soul for no reason. They can express thoughts feeling and emotions in a split second, often far more effectively that anything else can. And the lips are the focus of attention each time you speak. How they move and what shape they take all contribute to what you are trying to express. And even in repose, both the eyes and lips still tell the world what kind of person you are. Thats why eye and lip makeup is such an important part of a womans beauty regime.
Eye And Lip Gels
The eyes and lips are the most sensitive and delicate parts of the face. And where signs of skin damage and aging begin to start showing the earliest. The skin around the eyes is extremely delicate and as we age, the skin here becomes even thinner and sensitive. The underlying blood vessels can be seen under the skin and this is what causes the appearance of fine lines and darkening of the skin. The softness of the skin and the fact that it is subjected to movement each time we blink our eyes results is the appearance of lines and wrinkles earlier than on other parts of the face. The thinness of the skin means that it is unable to absorb the nutrients and revitalizing agents of normal thick face creams. A gel, on the other hand, is much lighter in consistency and is therefore more easily absorbed by the skin. That is why eye gels are far more effective in combating the signs of aging that ordinary face creams and lotions.
The skin on the lips is almost as thin as that around the eyes. It is also subject to far more contamination. Each time we eat or drink something, it touches our lips and many of the foods we eat, especially processed foods, contain chemicals that affect the skin here. This can often result in darkening, thickening of the skin and roughness. Also, the lips are one of the few parts of the body where the skin does not contain melanin, a pigment that affects the darkening of the skin, especially that caused by exposure to sunlight. The lips also do not have the oil producing and moisturizing cells that other parts of the skin do and as a result, when they lose moisture, the body is unable to replace it naturally. That is why when you lick dry lips, they dryness becomes worse the saliva evaporates very quickly, taking natural oils with it and leaves the lips in an even worse condition. As in the case of the skin around the eyes, thick cream can not be easily absorbed and remains on the surface, which may retard further drying, but it does not help in replenishing the inner moisture.
Gels are the best form of lip protection; the revitalizing and rejuvenating ingredients in a good lip gel are quickly and easily absorbed in the skin. This allows for quick rehydration and nourishment. Regular use of lip gels will prevent recurring dryness which can lead to long term damage, both to the outer skin and the mucus membrane that lines the inside of the lips. And the layer of gel that remains of the surface acts as a sun block to retard the darkening that sunlight causes.
Because of the similarity of the skin around the eyes and on the lips, there are many gels that can be used for both. These combined lip and eye gels not only reduce the clutter on the dressing table, having just one gel to carry around (they are often packed in a convenient tube form) makes it easy to fit into a handbag and use whenever required.
Eye and lip gels come in many different forms - from the natural /organic varieties to the high tech laboratory formulation, and combinations of both. There is no best type of eye and lip gel. The best way to find what is right for you is to try out a few and then stick to the one that seems to provide the best results.
Eye And Lip Emulsions
Eye and lip gels provide a quick fix for skin problems around the eyes and on the lips and also work to hide the blemishes. But for long term care and protection eye and lip emulsions are the best. As in the case of gels, the similarity of the conditions and problems means that one product can be used for both facial areas. Eye and lip emulsions are usually applied at night and allowed to stay on the skin till the morning. This gives the emulsion time to penetrate the skin and work at the subcutaneous level. Emulsions are thicker and more visible than gels so they are, in most cases, not suitable for daytime use. These emulsions offer far more intense hydration that gels do and because of this they are more effective in repairing skin damage. The effects are also far longer lasting and in normal circumstances, one application at night will provide the essential hydration for a full day. Gels will supplement this action and by forming a protective coating on the surface, slow down the loss of moisture and oils.
Eye and lip emulsions also contain a variety of other ingredients that act to limit the development of free radicals that damage the metabolism, heal damaged skin and stimulate cellular activity so that the skin regains its strength and elasticity.
The skin around the eyes and the lips are affected by a range of environmental and physical issues. The UV rays in sunlight both darken the skin and cause it to harden, leading to the development of lines and wrinkles. Most people do not drink enough water to maintain optimum levels of metabolic hydration. The pressures of life mean that the simple act of drinking water regularly is forgotten. And not feeling thirsty does not mean that the body is adequately hydrated. Add to this the effect of the consumption of diuretics like coffee and alcohol and the problem is only exacerbated. This dehydration, even if only slight, makes itself felt first in the most sensitive skin areas around the eyes and the lips in the form of hard and rough skin and lines and wrinkles. Stress and fatigue are a part of modern life and this has an effect on the metabolism. One such effect is the development of wrinkles in soft skin areas. A lack of adequate sleep leads to eye strain which results in squinting and constant rubbing of the eyes as well as tight lips, further stressing the skin. Ageing is a natural process and one result of this is a thinning of the skin and a loss of elasticity. While this cannot be stopped, proper care and skin nutrition will retard the effects of aging.
Eye and lip emulsions fight against all these problems and offer a long term solution to both healing already damaged skin and preventing fresh skin problems from arising. Ideally, the use of these emulsions (once a day) should be combined with the use of eye and lip gels on a regular and frequent basis. The emulsions provide long term healing and protection and the gels will offer an immediate improvement in appearance as well as supplementing the effects of the emulsions as it can be used on a regular basis throughout the day.
Natural Eye Makeup Removers
The eyes are the most delicate parts of the face. They are also the focus of attention and one of the first things about you that are noticed. Thats why such care is taken over eye makeup. And while shadow, liner, mascara and the rest add to the beauty of the eyes, if they are allowed to remain on the skin longer than needed, they can harm it. The chemicals, which are meant to stay on the surface of the skin can, after a period of time, leech into it and cause chemical changes which can affect skin color, density and smoothness. Even natural and organic makeup, which contains little or no laboratory created chemicals, is not meant to stay on the skin 24/7. Natural ingredients, if allowed to enter the skin, can cause harm as even natural ingredients can act upon the skin over time. Thats why removing eye makeup at night is so important. Remember that the skin here is the most sensitive and the effects of continuous use of makeup will show up here both sooner than in other places and also often be far stronger.
There is a range of eye makeup removers available, all designed especially for the eyes. But while they may be effective in removing the make up, laboratory formulation often contain chemicals like propylene glycol, coal tar, synthetic fragrances and other substances that can damage the skin, and if they enter the eye by accident, can cause severe eye and vision problems. You may feel that reputed manufacturers will not take risks with customer health, but the fact is that they are in a competitive market and will often use the cheapest ingredients as long as they are FDA approved and produce results. And with continuous development of new products, the various new combinations of chemicals, although apparently safe in themselves, can combine with specific skin types to produce unexpected and unwanted results and side effects. Natural eye makeup removers are a far better option. Although even these makeup removers can contain some chemicals, usually in the form of preservative to give the product reasonable shelf life, they are far safer to use. And they are as effective, if not better, in removing the makeup.
Before using a natural eye makeup remover, check the ingredients listed on the packaging to see if there is anything you may be allergic to. Then buy 4 or 5 small jars or tubes of different brands, with different formulations. Try them out one after the other for about 3 days each. At the end of that time you will be able to decide which one has no side effects and leaves your skin feeling clean and smooth. If you are not satisfied with any of them continue your search till you find the right product. Later on if you want to try something new, follow the same procedure get a small container, try it for a few days and then compare it with what you are already using. People with oily skin should avoid natural eye makeup removers that contain large amounts of natural oils as they will only increase the oiliness.
Using eye makeup remover is simple. Just apply a small amount to a cotton ball and gently wipe off the make up. Never apply too much pressure as this will push the makeup deeper into the skin. Be careful to ensure that no makeup remover gets into you eyes. If it does, immediately rinse your eyes out with plain warm water. After applying the remover, wipe the skin with a fresh cotton ball. Follow the manufacturers instructions in case the remover should be allowed to remain in place for a few minutes before being wiped off. If you use waterproof makeup, you may need to soak the lashes in water for a minute or two to loosen the makeup enough for the remover to work effectively. After using the make up remover, rinse your face with warm water to get rid of any remover that may still be on the skin. Once this is done, you can apply a good eye emulsion to help your skin recover and rejuvenate before the next application of make up.
Never forget that the eyes and lips are the most sensitive part of your face and they need special care and protection. Regular use of eye and lip emulsions at night, gels as needed during the day and a natural eye makeup remover is the basis of a beauty regimen that will keep you looking at your best for years.
