In recent days, you might have enjoyed the nice weather and especially the sun, just like us. Hopefully, you've remembered to use sunscreen, but have you also thought about protecting your eyes? Here we've gathered all our tips on how to do it best!
Eyelashes also protect your eyes from the sun!
Now you might be wondering, how can eyelashes protect the eyes from the sun? Here's how it works: along with your eyebrows and forehead, your lashes provide some protection against the sun's strong rays. Unfortunately, they can't fully replace the function of sunglasses, but lashes do help filter out sunlight and prevent it from entering your eyes completely.
Lashes function like animal whiskers and, besides protecting against sun rays, they also work to keep sand and dust away from the eyes. In short, they help sweep away harmful particles. Lashes also offer protection against water and rain.
Enhance your lashes' protection with a lash serum
With a lash serum, not only do your lashes become longer, but they also become fuller and thicker. A better protection for the eyes, in other words! However, it's important to use a product that doesn't irritate the eyes (we don't want to make the situation worse, especially now in summer) and is dermatologically tested. One product that meets these criteria is Xlash Eyelash Serum.
Xlash Eyelash Serum is formulated only with ingredients that are gentle, effective, and completely safe for the eyes. It contains vitamins, minerals, and proteins that nourish the lashes, making them thicker, stronger, and softer.
What's important is to use Xlash correctly. A common misconception is that you should apply lash serum directly to the lashes, but this should be avoided. Xlash works because the serum stimulates the hair follicles, resulting in increased cell renewal and thus increased growth. Follow the instructions carefully and apply a thin line of serum on the eyelid along the lash roots, similar to an eyeliner. For best results, it's recommended to use the lash serum once every evening for at least 30 days. Once you notice an improvement in your lashes, you can reduce usage to a few evenings a week.
Protect your eyes from external factors with sunglasses
This might be an obvious tip, but wearing sunglasses not only enhances your personal style. After all, the main purpose of sunglasses is to protect your eyes from the sun. What you should consider more carefully is which sunglasses you choose to buy. For the best sun protection, your new sunglasses should not allow more than one percent of the sun's UVA and UVB rays to reach your eyes. The lenses should also be dark and large enough to cover the entire eye, so that the sun's rays can't reach the eyes from the sides of the sunglasses.
Wear sunglasses even when you think you don't need them
UVA and UVB rays can actually harm the eyes at times you might think are "safe." The harmful rays can be strongest in the morning and mid-afternoon. Additionally, it's good to protect your eyes with sunglasses even in the fall, winter, and spring when the rays can be harmful – despite the sun being lower during these seasons.
Don't forget to avoid looking directly at the sun!
Get extra protection with a sun hat
If you want the UVA and UVB rays to do as little damage as possible, you can protect your eyes a little extra with a sun hat. Make sure the hat has a wide brim. Not your style? A cap works just as well!
However, remember to use a sun hat (or cap) primarily as a complement to your sunglasses. A hat is a good protection against direct sunlight, but it can't stop UV rays that are reflected from the pavement, sand, and water up to your eyes. Therefore, it's good to use both a sun hat and sunglasses for complete protection against the sun.
Protect your eyes from the sun and prevent early signs of aging
Did you know that the skin under the eyes is up to five times thinner than the rest of the face? This means that this area is much more sensitive and easily damaged by external factors. It's also where the first signs of aging are most visible. What you need to think about is adding moisture regularly so that the skin better retains its elasticity.
The strong UV rays are one reason the skin under the eyes gets damaged and ages, but watery eyes can also worsen the situation. Our tears contain salt, which is good for cleansing the eyes of irritating particles. However, it's not as good for the skin around the eyes because the salt is drying and can lead to swelling in the area. By wearing sunglasses, you get good protection against the sun's rays that can age the skin, but they also prevent dust and sand particles from irritating the eyes – thereby reducing the risk of watery eyes.
Use an effective eye serum that repairs environmental damage
Since the skin under the eyes is much more sensitive than in other areas, it's important to give it a little extra love and protection. A good way to do this is by using an eye serum. We like Xlash Wake Me Up Eye Serum, a powerful product that counteracts under-eye puffiness, dark circles, and skin damage. It's formulated with antioxidant-rich Vitamin E, which helps prevent and repair environmental damage – especially damage caused by the sun. It also contains aloe vera, which has anti-inflammatory properties and soothes damaged skin. Xlash Wake Me Up Eye Serum is boosted with acai berry extract, rich in Vitamin C, and combats early signs of aging.
