Overview

Dermatologists say eye creams can be crucial for dark circles if you know what to look out for. According to experts, dark circles can appear for a variety of reasons, and vitamin C eye creams may not effectively treat some of them. But if beauty treatments aren't right for you, using over-the-counter eye creams and skin care products can help reduce the appearance of dark circles. 

What are eye creams?

Eye cream is a type of moisturizer formulated specifically for the eye area. While some people choose to use general face cream on the skin around the eyes, this area requires extra care. Eye creams can help hydrate and brighten the skin and sometimes improves its firmness.

What eye cream can do? 

If you have dark circles, puffiness, or crow's feet, using an eye cream as part of your daily beauty regimen can help reduce the appearance of under-eye problems.

A good cream is as good for the skin around the eyes as the skin on the rest of the face. Although the cream can make the skin firmer, it can never tighten the skin around the eyes. This is because applying the cream to damp  skin helps to retain moisture, making it soft and hydrated.

Lots of people think you get dark circles from lack of sleep -- but the issue is a lot more complicated than that. "Dark circles are caused by several things -- one reason for this may be just thinner or duller skin in the area as a result of aging, so using an anti-aging cream route with retinol can help strengthen the skin," says Farhang.

At what age should I start to use an eye cream?

Through our 20s, skin can still look fresh and tight even after a junk food-filled night of TV binge watching or a girls' night out that lasts into the morning. This is because the body is still producing high amounts of elastin and collagen — the skin's supportive connective tissue. But there’s no time to waste in establishing your 20-something skin care routine that will help keep your complexion youthful-looking for years to come — and under eye care should now be an important part of your beauty regimen.

Who should use an eye cream?

Dr. Garshick describes a good candidate for an eye cream as someone who has dark circles, fine lines, crepiness, and undereye puffiness. "They may not be necessary for everyone," she says, but recommends it for those "who are concerned about their undereye area or who are noticing changes in the undereye area."

When and how often should you apply eye cream? 

The ideal time depends on your preferences and goals. But regardless of the timing, you should only apply eye cream once every 12 hours. There is no need to reapply the same product throughout the day or night.

What is the best way to apply eye cream?

Pat gently around the contour of the eye area with the ring finger from outer to inner corner of eye. Allow several minutes for full absorption if applying makeup. Apply once to twice daily as desired.

For your skin to properly absorb the eye cream you can combine the application of cream and facial massage.

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Takeaway

Even if you already have a daily moisturizer you like, it can be worth using an eye cream depending on your skin needs. Because the composition of the skin around the eyes is different from the rest of the face, dermatologists believe that eye creams are really beneficial for cosmetic regimens (especially if you have skin problems in that area). Eye products are formulated differently from facial skin care products. Opponents hold on to the idea that whatever they use to moisturize their face should be good enough for their eyes as well.

DISCLAIMER  

Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice.