While some might think that eye creams, serums, and masks are simply a way for skincare companies to make you part with more money, there are physiological reasons why your regular moisturiser just doesn’t cut it.
This very specific facial area requires a more considered approach. “The skin around the eyes is the thinnest on the body, with fewer oil glands and less collagen than the rest of the face,” says Dr Ahmed El Muntasar, GP and founder of The Aesthetics Doctor clinic in Mayfair.