If you have dark circles under your eyes and search for a treatment or ask someone about it, you may be advised to use a dark circle removal cream. Apply it and get rid of dark circles! But is it really as straightforward? Does a dark circle removal cream really work? Or instead does a dark circle removal cream work for everyone? We cannot answer this question in a simple yes or no. So, let’s discuss it.

Under Eye Dark Circle Causes

Under eye dark circles are the result of various factors. Some include genetics, fatigue, rubbing or scratching the eyes, changes in skin color, sun exposure. Additionally, people who work for prolonged hours on laptops, desktops, mobile phones, etc., can also get dark circles under their eyes over a while.

What is an Eye Cream?

Eye creams are moisturizing agents exclusively formulated for the delicate skin around your eyes. If that’s so, can you also use a face moisturizer on your eyes? No! You shouldn’t. That’s because face moisturizers can be excessively thick or made of complex ingredients. The skin around the eyes is thin and delicate. Hence, you need a specialized moisturizer for your eyes. An expert-prescribed and high-quality eye cream can be used on the eyelids, under the eyes and even on the sides of the eye.

Who May Use a Dark Circle Cream?

People who notice dark circles under their eyes can usually use it. However, some categories of people who may need it more include the following.

• People deprived of sleep or experience disrupted sleep patterns
• People who work for long hours on the laptop, mobile or desktop screen
• Individuals who want to hydrate the skin around the eyes
• A person who wants to get rid of fine lines, wrinkles and swollen eyes

Should You Use a Dark Circle Cream?

If you are young enough, say in your 20s or 30s, you wouldn’t need a dark circle cream. But if you are older and have mature skin, you might want to add it in your skincare routine. Eye creams can help combat signs of aging. However, they won't work if you’ve noticed volume loss. You may need an advanced treatment based on your expert skin doctor’s prescription.

Ingredients to Look for in a Dark Circle Cream / gel

Some common ingredients to look for while buying a dark circle cream include,

• Hyaluronic Acid: To lock moisture, increase the skin’s elasticity
• Peptides: To prevent aging by stimulating collagen
• Niacinamide: For a hydrating and brightening effect
• Ceramides: To retain skin moisture and reduce puffiness and dark circles
• Retinol: Form of vitamin A to delay aging
• Alpha Hydroxy Acids: To treat hyperpigmented skin
• Vitamin C: To brighten the skin and protect it against free radical damage
• Sun Protection Factor (SPF): To protect the eyes from sun damage

Can Dark Circle Creams Remove Genetic Under Eye Dark Circles?

Genetics, as listed above, is one of the most significant causes of under eye dark circles due to facial anatomy. Dark circle creams may not prove as effective in getting rid of genetically-triggered dark circles. But does that mean they won’t work at all? No.

Eye creams can make a positive difference to the appearance of dark circles by lighting them. Nevertheless, one cannot generalize even the latter. Whether a dark circle removal cream works or not in a specific case, depends on the person’s body’s response to the cream. While some respond positively, some wouldn’t.

Accordingly, before you go for an under eye dark circle removal cream, you must consult an expert skin doctor and discuss your case with them. It will help you determine whether a dark circle removal cream will work in your case or not, or if you need a different treatment to get rid of dark circles permanently.

We can help you in this regard. While determining the suitability of dark circle removal creams, we provide the best-suited dark circle treatment. Book an appointment at our clinics in Pune (Koregaon Park, Karve Road or Baner) or Jaipur.