Recommended by Dr Dee, optometrist, 20+ years experience
Description
Eye Balm gently envelops the area around the eyes. Suitable for all skin conditions, it offers protective care with intense effects. The delicate area around the eyes is much thinner than other parts of the body because it does not have subcutaneous fatty tissue, which makes it particularly sensitive and prone to wrinkles. The beeswax contained in the formulation ensures precise application and prevents the balm from seeping into the eyes. As Eye Balm is so rich, it is to be used very sparingly. You can also apply Eye Balm to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes and to provide extra protection in cold weather.
Formulation: Carrot, calendula and anthyllis soothe delicate skin while apricot kernel oil, jojoba oil and beeswax moisturise, soften and smooth dry skin and fine lines.
Skin condition: For all skin conditions.
Usage
Each morning after cleansing and toning, sparingly apply Eye Balm to the eye area. Warm a small amount of Eye Balm (about the size of a grain of rice) between the tips of your ring fingers and gently apply to the eye area, starting from the inside corner and working outwards.
Tip
We do not recommend eye cream or balm use during the night time as it's likely to result in puffy morning eyes. In the evening use Eye Revive to soothe and refresh the eyes.
Quality
- Truly natural and/or organic cosmetics, certified to NATRUE standards
- Free from synthetic fragrances, dyes and preservatives
- Free from mineral oils, parabens, silicone, phthalates and PEGs
- Dermatologically tested for sensitive skin
- We do not test on animals
- Wherever possible, all raw materials come from controlled organic or biodynamic (Demeter certified) cultivation, and are recovered under fair conditions
Ingredients
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Cera Alba, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Anthyllis Vulneraria Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Serica Powder, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Parfum*, Citronellol*, Geraniol*, Limonene*, Linalool*, Citral*, Eugenol*, Farnesol*, Lecithin. *from natural essential oils
Dr Hauschka Eye Balm, your questions answered
Q1. What is an eye balm and how does it differ from an eye cream?
A balm has a richer, more emollient texture than a cream. It sits on the skin surface longer and is more occlusive, which means it seals moisture in rather than just adding it.
For very dry skin around the eye, a balm suits evening use when you do not need lightweight absorption and want sustained hydration overnight.
Q2. Is it safe on the eyelid skin as well as the orbital area?
Dr Hauschka eye products are formulated to be suitable for the periocular area. Apply to the upper and lower orbital bone and the eyelid skin if needed, avoiding the lash margin itself.
Q3. What makes Dr Hauschka eye friendly?
The formulations avoid synthetic fragrance, parabens, and mineral oil. Products are made from biodynamic and organic plant ingredients where possible. The Eyehouse EFR assessment reviews the full ingredient list before any Dr Hauschka product is added to the range.
Q4. Can I use this if I have dry eye?
Yes. Well-hydrated periocular skin contributes to a healthier lid margin environment. For people with dry eye, keeping the skin around the eye barrier-intact reduces one of the environmental contributors to lid margin irritation.
Q5. How do I apply it?
Warm a small amount between your fingertips, then pat gently along the orbital bone using your ring finger. Evening application allows it to absorb fully overnight.
Q6. When should I choose the eye balm over the daily hydrating eye cream?
Choose the balm for evening use or for very dry periocular skin needing extra occlusion, and the daily hydrating cream for lighter, all-day wear that suits makeup application. Many people use the cream in the morning and the balm at night.
Q7. What is the best overnight treatment for dry skin around the eyes?
A richer, occlusive balm applied before bed gives the skin uninterrupted time to absorb without makeup or environmental exposure. Dr Hauschka's Eye Balm is formulated specifically for that overnight, intensive hydration role.
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