Best Eye Cream Storage Tips
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Keep it Cool
The delicate skin around the eye is more susceptible to damage than almost any other area of skin on the body. Drastic climate or temperature changes can do a number on the eye area, leaving it irritated, uncomfortable, and looking ragged. This leads some people to believe that storing under eye cream in the refrigerator will do more harm than good.
The opposite is true, however. Storing your anti wrinkle eye cream in the refrigerator is one of the best ways to de-puff swollen eyes. Plus, the cool cream can be ultra soothing during summer’s heat waves. For really puffy eyes, make sure to choose an eye cream product formulated with anti-puff ingredients, such as cucumber, witch hazel, or caffeine.
If your entire face suffers from morning puff (possibly induced by late summer nights), try storing your toner and regular skin care face cream in the fridge, too. The cold causes the same effect that an ice pack has on swelling. After application, your face will be de-puffed and ready for makeup application. For refreshing the skin throughout the day or after work, keep a hydrating spritz handy in the refrigerator door.
Short on fridge space? Keep your travel-size skin care eye cream and other skin care products in the fridge instead of your regular-size products. That way, you have the option of using cool or room temperature products, and you won’t use up so much room on your skin care items. If you don’t own travel-size products, you can purchase empty travel-size tubs or bottles at any store selling travel-size toiletries. Using a skin care spatula to avoid contaminating the formulation, scoop some of the product into the empty container. Voila! Instant miniature beauty care products.
Tips like these may seem simple, but they make a world of difference. So go ahead, pop your best under eye cream in the fridge without worrying. You’ll be thankful it’s there after your Labor Day celebration!