If you’re reading this, chances are your eyes are under a lot of stress and probably over-worked. As you age, so do your eyes. By the time you are forty years old, your eyes begin to become more sensitive to light, causing your eyes to work even harder than before. If your eyes are tired, give them a lift with an eye massage. Not only will your tired eyes thank you, your eyesight will too.

1. Using your knuckles, massage the eyebrow and the bone directly below the arch of your brow, working your way outwards. Continue to massage the area for 1 minute.

2. With the tips of your index fingers, massage the bone that surrounds the eye socket area. Continue to massage the area for 1 minute.

3. With your thumbs, press at the area located right above the inner corner of your eye where the crease of your lid begins. Press and release for a count of 5 times.

4. Using the tips of your index fingers, press at center area of your brow’s arch. Press and release for a count of 5 times.

5. With the tips of your index fingers, press at the center of the area located right between the eyebrows. Press and release for a count of 5 times.

6. Using your middle fingers, massage the hollow area which is located in the temples on the side of your face using an up and down motion. Continue to massage the area for 1 minute.

7. Using your thumbs, gently massage the area located at the back of your neck, where the neck meets the base of your skull. Press and release for a count of 5 times.

8. With your thumbs, massage the bone located behind the earlobes in an up and down motion. Continue to massage the area for 1 minute.

9. Using the tips of your index fingers, gently massage the area located in the back of the skull, directly behind the eyes. Take care not to press to hard since this is a tender spot. Continue to massage the area for 1 minute.

10. Using your thumb and index finger, press the fleshy webbed area on your opposite hand. Press and release for a count of 5 times. Repeat with the other hand.

You can use the above massaging techniques alone or with an eye cream.   You can also try using a coconut oil or olive oil on the temples and neck. Never use oils or anything not meant specifically for the eye area. Your eyes are very sensitive and using a harsh perfumed lotion or oil can irritate eyes. And finally, always use a gentle touch. Tugging and pulling at the skin around your eyes can cause damage.

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