Red dry skin under eyes

Introduction to Red Dry Skin under the Eyes

Often people with fair complexions will have the appearance of red and dry skin under their eyes and it usually comes as a result of aging. For people with darker skin, the condition will be harder to notice until it turns into very hard and black dry skin under the eyes.

This condition can also lead to wrinkles and fine lines forming on that area of the face, which can definitely have a negative effect on a person’s appearance and in turn, their self-confidence.

Young people are worried about this condition as well, which can result from not caring for the skin regularly. The dry and red skin will usually be accompanied by a burning and itchy sensation under the eyes as well.

Causes of Red Dry Skin under the Eyes

Most of the time, this red and dry skin under the skin can be caused by a lack of sleep and generally stressful life and existence.

Stress leads to hormonal imbalances, which can in turn lead to serious fatigue and redness under the eyes.

It can also be caused by dehydration, which is why it is important to drink a lot of water because a lot of people forget that water is needed for the skin as well. When a person does not drink a lot of water, their skin will be dry as well.

Allergies of all kinds can also lead to this red and dry skin under the eyes. Many of these allergies can be caused by the use of cosmetic products that irritate the skin such as mascara and other eye makeup and face makeup.

The area around the eyes does not have as many oil glands as the rest of the face and the oil glands are needed to secrete sebum and to keep the skin moisturized.

Often, people who are ill and generally weak will also experience this red and itchy skin under the eyes.

Perceptions regarding the degree of a person's fatigue and age are preferentially based on periorbital aesthetics. Throughout cultures, societal perceptions are similar, in that periorbital dark circles contribute to a tired, aged and even sad appearance.

On an average, a woman in the United States spends $15,000 (USD) in her lifetime on cosmeceuticals and makeup, a large percentage of which is spent on under-eye concealers. This expenditure phenomenon is worldwide, as the global beauty industry has been projected to be valued at $390.07 billion (USD) by 2020, and the skin care segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing subcategory.
The American Academy of Plastic Surgeons recently revealed data indicating that a total of $12.6 billion (USD) was spent on cosmetic procedures in the United States; an increase of 15% from the previous year. The group went on to report that in 2013, 15.1 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States, a 3% increase over the previous year.
Soft tissue filler injection was the second most common minimally invasive procedure performed with 2.2 million procedures performed, an increase of 13% over the previous year.
The underlying facial ligament and bone structure are important in providing a framework for supporting facial soft tissue and influence the overall appearance of the face. The osseo-cutaneous facial ligaments comprise the primary structural divisions of the facial fat compartments. Age-related changes in the midface result in relative orbital rim recession and midfacial and malar bone volume loss, leading to tightening of the orbital and facial retaining ligaments.
The first step in managing infraorbital dark circles is to identify the specific constellation of aetiologic factors present so that a customised therapy can be crafted. A spectrum of interventions exist, including non-invasive options such as concealment and camouflage, to minimally invasive treatments such as soft tissue fillers and resurfacing, as well as more invasive treatments including surgical intervention.

✓ Fact confirmed: Infraorbital Dark Circles: A Review of the Pathogenesis, Evaluation and Treatment Ivan Vrcek, Omar Ozgur, and Tanuj Nakra; 2016 Apr-Jun

Treatment

The most important thing to note is that healthy skin is not possible without a healthy diet. The skin needs nutrients such as silica, zinc, selenium, and vitamins C, E, and A.

It is also important to decrease the use of cosmetics if skin problems occur. More importantly, it is vital to avoid makeup that contains chemicals and opt for natural options instead. It is also important to clean the skin thoroughly before going to bed after a day of wearing makeup.

It is also very necessary to drink a lot of water, at least six to eight glasses each day. The skin will be dry if a person does not drink a lot of fluids, especially water.

A good natural remedy is to take honey and milk and apply the mixture to the problematic area and then wash it off after about 15 to 20 minutes.