Keep eyes bright with gentle care

(By Vikram Kumar)

The eye area, being the most sensitive area of the face, needs to be taken care of carefully. A basic moisturiser will work well as a hydrator for the eye area, but if you want to do a little more (in order to cure dark circles, crow’s feet and reduce puffiness), you’ll have better results with a moisturiser made specifically for the eyes. To avoid irritation, use eye creams which tend to have lower levels of active ingredients. They also contain substances not found in face creams — caffeine to reduce puffiness, vitamin K to minimise dark circles, plus light diffusers and silicone derivatives to plump up crow's feet. Always use eye moisturisers for the skin in the eye area. The writer is a cosmetic consultant