Eye creams and eye serums,Which Should I Use?

There are two types of eye care products, eye cream and eye serum, but which one is more effective? A foreign dermatologist gives advice on the characteristics of each and how to use them properly.

There are two types of eye care products, eye cream and eye serum, but which one is more effective? A foreign dermatologist gives advice on the characteristics of each and how to use them properly.

Different roles for the same eye care

The skin around the eyes is thinner and more delicate than other parts of the body. The skin around the eyes is thinner and more delicate than other parts of the body, and as we age, we tend to develop dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin and other skin problems, so we need to take more care of our eyes than any other part of the body.

Eye creams and eye serums are indispensable for skincare around the eyes. There are many people who are already using these products for their eye care, but do you know what the difference is between them?

In fact, experts say that these two products look the same but have different roles. Here are some tips from overseas professionals on the characteristics of eye cream and eye serum and how to use them properly.　

Eye cream: Moisturizing the eye area

According to Dr. Tess Mauricio, a dermatologist in California and a senior member of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD), the main purpose of eye cream is to moisturize.

Since it is thicker than regular moisturizing creams, it is more moisturizing, and Dr. Mauricio explained in The Zoe Report, "It can be effective in eliminating dryness and stiffness (around the eyes). Dr. Mauricio says that it's great for taking care of the area around the eyes that is prone to dryness.

At the same time, Dr. Mauricio said, "It may not be as effective in eliminating dark circles or anti-aging. There are eye creams that contain high concentrations of beauty ingredients, but they are mainly for moisturizing.

Eye Serum: Relieves Dark Circles, Anti-Aging Eye Care

On the other hand, eye serums, which are also used to care for the eye area, "focus on the active ingredients rather than the moisturizing effect," said Dr. Hadley King, a dermatologist in New York City and a senior member of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD).

Dr. King explains, "It's definitely moisturizing, but it's not as thick (as an eye cream). Instead, it contains a high concentration of anti-aging ingredients such as retinol and antioxidants, which Dr. Mauricio says "can help reduce fine lines, dark circles, sagging, and lack of skin elasticity and firmness.

Conclusion: Both should be included

So, which one should you incorporate into your daily skin care routine? The answer is that you should include both.

Dr. Harold Lancer, a dermatologist based in Los Angeles, California, whose clients include popular celebrities Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Victoria Beckham, said, "I think individuals should use both eye serums and eye creams because they address different skin problems around the eyes.

As you can see from the experts' explanations, neither item is superior to the other, and both eye cream and eye serum are necessary for eye area care. Try to take measures as soon as possible before the skin problems around your eyes start to bother you.