The skin around the eyes is up to five times thinner than the rest of the face, measuring only 0.3-0.5 mm thick. This is why the first signs of aging—fine wrinkles, crow's feet, and loss of firmness—appear around the age of 25. Furthermore, there are fewer sebaceous glands in this area, which weakens the hydrolipid barrier and causes the skin to lose moisture more quickly.
Dermatological studies show that as many as 78% of women over 30 notice dark circles or puffiness under their eyes, and 62% notice wrinkles in this area earlier than in other areas of the face. The condition of this delicate area is affected not only by the aging process but also by stress, lack of sleep, UV radiation, diet, and exposure to pollution.
To maintain a fresh and youthful appearance for longer, care tailored to the specific needs of the skin around the eyes is essential. Lightweight formulas rich in active ingredients with moisturizing, antioxidant, and anti-puffiness properties are ideal. A good example are Orientana's natural eye care products, which combine the effectiveness of plant extracts with gentleness suitable for this sensitive area.
Why does the skin around the eyes require special care?
The skin around the eyes is unique in its structure and function. It's an area where even the smallest imperfections become more visible than elsewhere on the face.
Thinner and more delicate structure
- The thickness of the skin is on average 0.3–0.5 mm , while on the cheeks it can reach up to 2 mm.
- This thin layer of epidermis and dermis makes the blood vessels beneath the skin easily visible, which contributes to the formation of dark circles under the eyes.
Fewer sebaceous glands
- There are significantly fewer sebaceous glands around the eyes than in other parts of the face.
- This means weaker natural lipid protection, which leads to faster water loss from the epidermis ( TEWL – Transepidermal Water Loss ).
Constant work of facial muscles
- We blink up to 10,000–15,000 times a day.
- The orbicularis oculi muscle is in constant motion, which, combined with the delicate skin, contributes to the formation of fine facial wrinkles.
Susceptibility to external factors
- UV radiation, free radicals, air pollution and oxidative stress affect this zone particularly quickly.
- The skin around the eyes ages on average 40% faster than the rest of the face.
Therefore, care for this area should be gentle yet effective – rich in moisturizing, antioxidant, and microcirculation-improving ingredients. Orientana eye cosmetics offer precisely this effect, based on plant extracts that support the skin's natural regeneration without weighing it down.
The most common skin problems around the eyes
While each of us ages at an individual pace, there are a few common issues that most often appear in this sensitive area. Their severity depends on genetics, lifestyle, and skincare routine.
Facial wrinkles and crow's feet
- The first fine lines may become visible around the age of 25 .
- They are caused by the daily work of facial muscles (smiling, squinting, blinking) and the loss of collagen and elastin.
- UV radiation accelerates their appearance by up to 30% .
- How to prevent: use nourishing and highly moisturizing products, e.g. with tremella and ceramides, such as Hydro Tremella Nourishing Eye Cream.
Dark circles under the eyes
- It is estimated that every second woman over the age of 30 notices dark circles in this area.
- They may be the result of genetic pigmentation, slowed microcirculation, sleep deprivation or chronic stress.
- A diet low in iron and dehydration also increase their visibility.
- How to reduce: use preparations that stimulate circulation and brighten, e.g. Orientana eye cream with snail slime , which has an anti-swelling effect.
Swelling and bags under the eyes
- They most often appear in the morning – they are related to the accumulation of lymph and water retention.
- Allergies, excess salt in the diet and sleeping in the wrong position exacerbate the problem.
- Studies show that 64% of people over 35 experience swelling regularly.
- How to reduce: cold compresses, lymphatic massage with an ice cube which reduces swelling and adds energy to the look.
Dryness and irritation
- Caused by low lipid content in this part of the skin and insufficient hydration.
- It may be the result of using makeup removers that are too strong or from contact with allergens.
- How to prevent: choose gentle cleansing products and creams with moisturizing properties and those that rebuild the hydrolipid barrier.
All of these problems can be alleviated by implementing a proper skincare routine and choosing products specifically designed for this area – ideally those based on natural ingredients and free from irritating additives. Orientana eye cosmetics address each of these concerns, offering research-proven effectiveness while remaining gentle on sensitive skin.
How to care for the skin around your eyes – daily routine
Effective eye care requires a combination of gentleness and consistency. It's important to choose cosmetics tailored to this area and apply them in the correct order.
Cleaning
- Why it's important: Removing makeup and impurities is the first step to maintaining healthy skin. Any remaining makeup, dirt, or sebum can irritate and accelerate aging.
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How to do it properly:
- Use gentle eye makeup removal oils, without strong detergents, e.g. Orientana Makeup Remover Oil .
- Avoid rubbing – instead, apply a soaked cotton pad for a few seconds to dissolve the makeup.
- Wash off the oil with a gentle Orientana facial cleansing gel with date extract and gluconolactone - it is also gentle on the eye area, without damaging the hydrolipid barrier.
Moisturizing and nourishing
- Why it's important: The skin in this area loses water faster than the rest of the face, so it requires cosmetics rich in humectants (e.g. hyaluronic acid, glycerin) and nutrients (e.g. vegetable oils, vitamins).
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How to use:
- Apply a small amount of the preparation with your ring finger, gently tapping into the skin.
- Use morning and evening.
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Recommended Orientana products:
- Reishi Peptides Eye and Eyelid Serum – reduces swelling, soothes and refreshes the look.
- Eye cream – nourishes, moisturizes, brightens and has anti-wrinkle properties.
Apply the Serum under your eyes and on your eyelids
- Why it's important: Eye serums are concentrated cosmetics with a higher concentration of active ingredients than creams or gels. This allows them to work faster and more intensively on specific skin concerns, such as wrinkles, loss of firmness, dark circles, or puffiness.
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Advantages of use:
- A lighter consistency that absorbs easily and does not burden thin skin.
- Can also be applied to the movable eyelid (if the manufacturer allows it).
- Targeted action – e.g. lifting, brightening or deep hydration.
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How to use:
- Apply 1–2 drops of serum under the eyes and on the eyelids, tapping gently with your fingertip.
- Use under cream to lock the active ingredients into the skin.
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Sun protection
- Why it's important: UV radiation is one of the main factors causing photoaging. In this area, it can accelerate the loss of elasticity by up to 40% .
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How to use:
- Apply SPF cream every day, even on cloudy days.
- Choose lightweight formulas that do not migrate into the eye.
Stimulation of microcirculation
- Why it's important: Improving blood and lymph flow helps reduce dark circles and puffiness.
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How to use:
- Perform a short massage around the eyes (e.g. with a jade roller or your fingertips).
- Use products with caffeine or plant extracts that improve circulation.
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Night regeneration
- Why it's important: Skin's repair processes are most intense at night. This is the best time for higher concentrations of active ingredients to work.
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How to use:
- Choose richer eye cream formulas that support the rebuilding of collagen and elastin.
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Orientana natural eye cosmetics
Orientana offers cosmetics designed specifically for the delicate skin around the eyes – rich in active ingredients with proven effectiveness, free from unnecessary synthetic fillers and animal testing. Below is a summary:
Eye cream with ceramides
- Action: Intensively regenerates the hydrolipid barrier, smoothes fine wrinkles and protects against moisture loss.
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Key ingredients:
- Ceramides – rebuild the structure of the epidermis and strengthen its tightness.
- Trehalose – a strong antioxidant and humectant that protects cells against oxidative stress.
- Avocado oil - nourishes and regenerates the skin under the eyes
- Shea butter – nourishes and softens the skin.
- For whom: For people with dry, sensitive and mature skin around the eyes, requiring reconstruction and smoothing.
Moisturizing eye cream with snail slime
- Action: Deeply moisturizes, accelerates regeneration and helps reduce dark circles and fine lines.
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Key ingredients:
- Snail slime – rich in collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid and allantoin, has a strong regenerating effect.
- Caffeine - reduces puffiness under the eyes
- Hyaluronic acid - binds water in the epidermis and ensures firmness.
- Stoechiol Complex - brightens and strengthens delicate skin
- For whom: Perfect for tired skin, with signs of aging, requiring intensive regeneration.
Reishi Eye and Eyelid Serum
- Action: Lifts, smoothes and reduces the visibility of dark circles, improves skin firmness on the eyelids.
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Key ingredients:
- Reishi (lingzhi mushroom) – an adaptogen with antioxidant and anti-wrinkle properties.
- Oligopeptide-1 - reduces fine lines and improves skin elasticity.
- Centella asiatica - strengthens blood vessels, soothes, and has anti-edema properties. It has a targeted anti-aging and lifting effect.
- Caffeine - reduces puffiness under the eyes
- For whom: For people looking for an intensive, multi-directional anti-aging and lifting effect.
Hello Daktyl Comfort Nourishing Cream (face and eye area)
- Action: Nourishes, moisturizes and protects against loss of elasticity, suitable for use on both the face and the eye area.
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Key ingredients:
- Date extract – a strong antioxidant and source of vitamins, improves skin firmness.
- Mango butter – protects and softens the epidermis.
- Panthenol (provitamin B5) – intensively moisturizes, soothes irritations and supports skin healing.
- For whom: For dry and normal skin that needs comprehensive nourishment during the day and night.
Tip: For best results, combine the Reishi serum with one of the eye creams – apply the serum first and the cream second to enhance the lifting, moisturizing and regenerating effect.
Home remedies to support eye area care
While professional cosmetics are the foundation of effective skincare, proper habits and simple home remedies can enhance their effectiveness. Techniques that improve microcirculation, reduce puffiness, and support regeneration work best for the skin around the eyes.
Cool compresses
- Why they work: Low temperature constricts blood and lymphatic vessels, which reduces swelling and dark circles.
- How to use: Place refrigerated teaspoons, cotton pads with chamomile infusion or gel compresses on your eyelids for a few minutes.
- How to combine with Orientana cosmetics: After removing the compress, apply Eye Cream with Ceramides to maintain the smoothing and moisturizing effect.
Lymphatic massage of the eye area
- Why it works: Stimulates blood and lymph circulation, which aids detoxification and reduces swelling.
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How to use:
- Use your fingertips or a jade roller.
- Massage gently, starting from the inner corner of the eye towards the temple.
- How to combine with Orientana cosmetics: Perform a massage using the Reishi Eye and Eyelid Serum , which will additionally firm and nourish the skin.
Herbal infusion compresses
- Why they work: Herbs like chamomile, eyebright, and green tea have soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
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How to use:
- Brew some tea or herbs, let the infusion cool, then soak cotton pads in it and place them on your eyelids for 10 minutes.
- How to combine with Orientana cosmetics: After removing the compresses, use the Moisturizing Eye Cream with Snail Slime to support regeneration and hydration.
Healthy diet and hydration
- Why it works: Vitamin deficiency (especially A, C, E) and dehydration intensify dark circles and wrinkles.
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How to use:
- Drink at least 1.5–2 liters of water daily.
- Include foods rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and protein in your diet.
- How to combine with Orientana cosmetics: Complete your care with the Hello Daktyl Comfort Nourishing Cream , which will provide the skin with antioxidants and nourishing oils.
Proper sleep hygiene
- Why it works: Lack of sleep and sleeping in an incorrect position intensify dark circles and puffiness.
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How to use:
- Sleep 7–8 hours, preferably on your back, with your head slightly raised.
- Avoid screens right before bed to reduce tension in the muscles around your eyes.
- How to combine with Orientana cosmetics: In the evening, apply a richer eye cream, e.g. Cream with ceramides , to support night-time skin regeneration.
By combining home methods with the systematic use of Orientana eye cosmetics, you can notice an improvement in the condition of your skin after just a few weeks – it will be better moisturized, smoother, and brighter.
The most common mistakes in eye care
Even the best cosmetics won't deliver the desired results if we make mistakes in our daily care routine. When it comes to the skin around the eyes, poor habits can accelerate the aging process, exacerbate dark circles and puffiness.
Using face creams instead of eye creams
- Why it's a mistake: Face creams often have too heavy a consistency or too high a concentration of ingredients that can irritate the thin skin of the eyelids.
- Solution: Use cosmetics designed specifically for this area, such as Eye Cream with Ceramides or Moisturizing Eye Cream with Snail Slime .
Rubbing too hard when removing makeup
- Why it's a mistake: Excessive friction stretches the skin, damaging its structure and accelerating wrinkle formation.
- Solution: Use gentle cleansing products, e.g. Orientana gentle facial cleansing oil, and remove makeup using the "apply, wait, wipe" method.
Skipping sunscreen
- Why it's a mistake: UV radiation is one of the main factors of photoaging and wrinkle deepening.
- Solution: After applying eye cream, use an SPF designed for the face or sensitive eye area.
Applying too much cosmetics
- Why it's a mistake: Too much cream or serum can weigh down thin skin and even cause swelling.
- Solution: A rice-sized amount per eye is enough, gently patted in with your ring finger.
Lack of systematic care
- Why this is a mistake: The skin around the eyes reacts to regularity – occasional use of cosmetics does not bring long-term results.
- Solution: Use your chosen product every morning and evening. You can combine the Reishi eye serum and eyelid cream with the serum to increase the effectiveness of the treatment.
It's worth remembering: The skin around the eyes "remembers" both good and bad habits. Gentle touch, sun protection, and appropriate cosmetics, such as those from Orientan, are an investment in a younger look for years to come.
Caring for the skin around the eyes requires special attention – this is where signs of fatigue, stress, and aging are most visible. Its thin structure, fewer sebaceous glands, and constant activity of facial muscles mean that without proper support, it loses firmness and radiance up to 40% faster than the rest of the face.
The key to maintaining a youthful look is systematic, gentle and multi-stage care :
- Gentle cleansing without rubbing.
- Daily moisturizing and regeneration with cosmetics created specifically for this zone.
- Sun protection and microcirculation support.
- Regular use of serum or cream, preferably in combination with home methods.
Orientana natural cosmetics, such as Eye Cream with Ceramides , Moisturizing Eye Cream with Snail Slime , Reishi Eye and Eyelid Serum or the Comfortable Nourishing Hello Dakty Cream combine the effectiveness of plant ingredients with the safety of use even on sensitive skin.
Create a look that delights every day. Check out the full range of Orientana eye cosmetics and choose the formula tailored to your needs.
