Even if you get a full 8 hours of sleep, drink a lot of water and eat well, eye issues—like dryness, fine lines, dark circles or puffiness—are difficult to fight off. This is thanks to the fact that the eye area tends to show off the first (and most) signs of stress and ageing, due to the thinner skin in the area, and the muscles that get a lot of movement as you laugh, frown or squint. Cue eye creams, which can help moisturise, brighten and lift the eye-area and stop the ageing and pigmentation in its tracks. Here’s what you should look for, depending on what your issues are.
Puffiness
Under-eye puffiness can be a result of various reasons. “Under-eye puffiness can happen because of lack of sleep, genetics, excessive salt and carb intake thanks to water retention,” says Dr Stuti Khare Shukla, MD cosmetic dermatologist and founder, Elements of Aesthetics Clinics. It can also happen when blood and lymph is pooling in the area says Dr Niketa Sonavane, founder, Ambrosia Aesthetics, Mumbai. The ingredient you should be looking for? Caffeine. “Caffeine causes vasoconstriction, which can lead to de-puffing and brightening the area,” she adds. Caffeine is also a natural diuretic, which when applied to the fat cells on the skin, can cause localised dehydration in the area, making it look smoother.