Cleaning around the eye area dilemma

Hi Jayce01, I am so sorry to hear about your troubles.

I am particularly concerned to hear that just cleansing will burn your skin, are you sure you are not developing some kind of dermatitis or skin reaction to a new product you are using?

If you are experiencing burning sensation, i think your skin must be injured somehow and is reacting to the chemicals in your moisturisers. I suggest using petroleum based, non-fragrant product for that specific area. Something like pawpaw ointment. Perhaps try that for a few days, and when the skin heals, use normal face cream around the area again?

I am interested to see what the others think.

No offence to any brands but sometimes the more they invent the more chemicals are played around. So for something simple as a dry patch in a sensitive eye area just use mild cleanser to clean then smooth with a natural oil eg Rosehip or sorbelene cream. After a day or so it should clear unless there is another underlying issue. I now only use baby wipes if I have to wipe my face esp after cleansing makeup with coconut oil or if none baby oil. Thats it.

Micellar makeup remover works for both eye and general makeup. I find it generally soothing for sensitive skin.

I cannot think of any scrub that will work specifically for the eye area, but pick one that doesn't come with a clay base deep cleansing type. Once a week should be alright.

I second trying on facial oil as well for extra hydration.

I remove all my makeup with oil. Just plain hemp seed oil for me because I'm prone to acne, but there's heaps of lovely natural oils out there suited to very dry skin (avocado is one I hear a lot of people swear by). Just tip some into you hand and gently massage it all over your face including on your eyes and lashes, then very gently wipe it off in a warm shower with a wet microfibre cloth (there's special Norwex ones some people swear by but I use the ones from the cleaning isle in Woolies). I then follow up with a proper face wash for my acne prone areas but if you're not experiencing any other skin issues there's no need. Rosehip oil around the eye area after cleansing is really hydrating and soothing, just make sure you don't use it before sun exposure so you don't fry your skin.

Face wipes can be harsh on the skin. I don't use them anymore. I use micellar water or coconut oil to remove makeup. Coconut oil works great! just massage your face well using the oil to 'melt' the makeup and wipe off with a wet cotton pad or wet face towel.