The sun gives us energy, vitamin D and that well-deserved summer feeling — but it also affects the skin around your eyes, your lashes and your brows more than we tend to realise. Here is everything you need to know to protect them properly.
The Sun's Effects on the Skin Around Your Eyes
The skin around the eyes is up to five times thinner than the rest of your facial skin, making it the first area to show sun damage. Excessive sun exposure speeds up ageing, reduces the skin's elasticity, and can lead to fine lines and wrinkles that are difficult to reverse. Keep in mind that the sun affects your skin even on cloudy days and during the colder months — sun protection is a must all year round.
Want to give the skin around your eyes some extra recovery after sun exposure? Our Calming Eye Gels with aloe vera and cucumber soothe and rehydrate the eye area, while Hydra Glow PDRN Eye Gels deliver deep hydration and a natural glow.
Natural Remedies That Actually Work
Cucumber slices over the eyes are not just a cliché. The high water content and anti-inflammatory properties of cucumber really do reduce puffiness and rehydrate the skin effectively. Coconut oil applied gently around the eye area in the evening provides moisture and nourishment overnight. Just remember to keep oil-based products away from lash extensions, as they can break down the adhesive.
Looking After Your Lashes
Eyelashes are exposed to sun, wind and makeup every day — and it shows over time. Thin, sparse and brittle lashes are often a sign that they need nourishment. Start by being gentle when removing makeup and avoid rubbing your eyes. Our Caring Eyes Make Up Remover removes even waterproof makeup without putting stress on your lashes.
To strengthen and naturally lengthen your lashes, Xlash Eyelash Serum is the way to go — formulated with vitamins, minerals and botanical extracts that nourish the follicles and stimulate growth. Do you use lash extensions? The serum is safe to use alongside extensions and works on your natural lashes in the meantime.
Don't Forget Your Brows
Eyebrow hair naturally thins with age, and sun exposure speeds up the process. Make sure to cover your brows with sun protection and nourish them with Xbrow Eyebrow Serum, which stimulates the follicles and gives you fuller, stronger brows over time. Avoid over-plucking and give your brows time to recover between each shaping session.
Key Vitamins for Lashes and Brows
What you eat affects your lashes and brows too. Vitamin B3 increases blood flow to the hair follicles and stimulates growth — it occurs naturally in sunflower seeds, mushrooms and leafy greens. Vitamins C and E are powerful antioxidants that protect against inflammation and strengthen the skin, while biotin helps to thicken and strengthen lashes from within.
Protecting your eyes, lashes and brows from sun damage is about prevention, not repair. Build the right routines now and your skin will thank you in the long run.
