How To Use Eye Creams to Reduce Puffiness, Dark Circles and Wrinkles

[CathrineRJ]

Hi! I really really need answer! I'm 18 and since I was about 16 I've had really bad and marced undereye circles, and I exercise, eat healthy, sleep enough blablabla. But what I now realize is that I started using creams about that age, so MAYBE it's the application or products faulth! And heres my question: At day, I use a SPF cream on all the eye area, is this wrong? Because the zinc (sunprotection) has to be just where the sun hits the skin to reflect it`!? Hope for answer! :)

[Roger4313]

Lol ve been putting mine on the dark circles

[passionholic899]

sorry to bug you again, but I have one more question. What is the difference between an eye cream and an eye serum?

[passionholic899]

hello, thanks for your tip! After watching this, I've realized that I've been applying my eye cream the wrong way all this time. I've been using an eye cream that treats dark circles because it's rich in salmon oil, but I dont find the product very effective, in fact, it only gave me milias! I'm 20, what eye cream would you recommend for keeping my eyes youthful?

[beautytipsvancouver]

@passionholic899 You'll want to use something lighter (like a serum or gel). Eye creams are heavier and usually meant for more mature skin. You want preventative, not corrective. Using something made for more mature skin usually just causes an adverse reaction such as milia. You'll first have to identify the cause of the dark circles before picking a product as it can have different causes.

[MissOctober22]

Hi I"m 23, and I"m looking for a good eyecream to treat dark circles and also anti-aging. I just bought the benefiance from shisheido and it's too rich for my eyes because is started to notice melon seeds underneath it. What products do you recommend?

[beautytipsvancouver]

@MissOctober22 Dark circles are really difficult to treat. It entirely depends on the cause of them. When you're young (as in your 20s) it's best not to use products designed for more mature skin. The reason is exactly what you are experiencing, they are too rich and can cause milia and even increased puffiness. Go for products meant for younger skin that will protect and prevent. Corrective ones will only cause issues. Look for gels or serums as opposed to creams.

[MissOctober22]

@beautytipsvancouver Thank you, I went back to the counter turns out i was using an eyecream meant for mature skin, ppl in their 50's.

[BennyJennyJ1]

thnks

[BennyJennyJ1]

i dont get it....the area where u put the eye cream was not where u get puffiness nor dark circles???

[beautytipsvancouver]

@BennyJennyJ1 Eye creams should only ever be applied along the eyebone, not any further up unless specified by the product.. The skin is very thin and delicate and the product is absorbed up into that area anyway. Applying it too high up can cause irritation or milia, the little white bumps some experience in that area. If the cream is too heavy, it can actually worsen puffiness if applied too high up.

I hope that helps!

[wilderjmc]

How do you get rid of the little bumps around your eye?

[beautytipsvancouver]

Hi there. Those are called milia. They need to be either removed by an esthetician during a facial or by a dermatologist. They can be difficult to get out from under the skin and if not done properly can cause scarring. They can be hereditary , caused by trauma or by using creams that are too rich for that area. I hope that helps!

[CleverDjembe]

OK thanks, I need a milia-removal. You think any of these home-remedies would work: baking soda, egg mask, lemon, honey or aspirin mask?

[tsondusangmo]

I was wondering if you could recommend the best cream for getting rid of dark undereye circles while combatting fine lines if possible. There are quite a few dark circle creams, but I don't know where to start or what ingredients are proven effective. Thanks for any help.

[beautytipsvancouver]

With undereye circles it can be difficult. If they are hereditary (if they are there all the time) then your best bet is a concealer. There is very little products can do for extreme dark circles. If they do fluctuate with lifestyle, then look for things that contain ingredients like Vitamin K or arbutin. The MD Skincare Lift and Lighten is a great one. The Guinot Eye Mask is also a great product.

[kidda2233]

what age should you start using eye?

im 16 and i got these lines under me eyes. what should i do

[beautytipsvancouver]

Your best bet is to go with a gel based one that hydrates. You don't want a rich cream or anything too heavy. It could cause puffiness. The lines are dehydration.

Only use the size of half a grain of rice for each eye and don't apply it any further in than the eye bone. Thank you!

[jrg305]

Why is it bad to put it on the puffy part under the eye?

[beautytipsvancouver]

If you put the product too close to the eye it can cause irritation. It's always best to follow the eye bone. Since the skin is so thin, the product will absorb and spread to where it needs to go. They skin is so thin and delicate that pushing and stretching it right under the eye can be slightly damaging as well. Following the eyebone gives you the most form your product without worsening the situation.