If you look in a mirror you will probably see some of your pores - we all can, but if you use a magnifying mirror that magnifies 10 times, you will not see the pores around your eyes; they are that small and that tight. So, the creams that are formulated for the face will not penetrate the skin around the eyes. That's why you must use a cream (or gel) that is made especially for the eye area, and use it whenever you cleanse your face.

Ask a cosmetic counter beauty advisor which is best for your skin type (Dry, Combination or Oily). Then read the enclosed literature to be sure that your eye cream or gel addresses your concerns. It's always best if you have an idea of what you need before makeing your purchase.

What Do They Do?

Eye creams today, are designed to address particular concerns like dark circles, crows feet, fine lines, extra dry eye area skin or puffy under eyes. Nearly every major cosmetic line has a basic under eye product that includes a sun block. Trying samples will let you know if a particular type will be effective for you.

If you have oily skin and/or puffy eyes, you shouldn't use creamy eye moisturizers. Gels are generally better at reducing puffiness and firming the skin around puffy eyes. Your oily skin will need a lighter consistency than creams. Eye gels usually contain caffeine; which reduces the extra moisture (puffiness) in the eye area, while leaving enough external moisture to prevent surface dryness. Be careful though, if it's used several times a day, it may remove too much moisture and after a few days you could end up with de-hydrated skin; which equals wrinkles!

Creams work best for dry skin and are formulated to plump up the creases beneath the skin that cause fine lines and wrinkles. They will also leave an oil based moisture residue on the surface of the skin. However, using too much or too often, creams can cause tiny white heads that are really oil clogged pores, so only use eye creams after cleansing your face.

Dark circles may be inherited or a sign of being sick or really tired, so you may want to try getting plenty of rest. Or, an eye cream with vitamin K is also a reliable way to reduce the appearance of dark under eye areas. Eye treatments for dark circles reduce under eye area capillaries and allow them to recede, much like eye drops, which means that the remedy is topical and everyone may not see dramatic results. To make sure that thyroid or kidney problems are not causing your dark circles, see your doctor.

How Do I Use Eye Creams Or Gels?

Many women don't use eye creams because they say it gets in their eyes. That usually means it's closer to the eye than it should be. To prevent that, use clean hands and a cotton swab to remove a small amount of product and place it on your (ring) fourth finger. Warm your cream by rubbing your two ring fingers together to equally spread your product onto each finger, this will promote deeper penetration and easier spreading.

Place small dabs of cream around the under eye ocular bone. Use light strokes to spread cream vertically along the outer eye (crows feet) area. Follow with back and forth strokes through the dotted cream under your eyes; For dry lids, continue around the ocular bone in each direction, a few times.

That'll do it, under eye products will rehydrate the other dry skin cells by pulling that moisture to the areas that need it. For best results, use your eye products after toning and before moisturizing. Even though you may not have under eye concerns like fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness or dark circles, normal moisture is what you should strive for in the eye area. Girls over 16 who use eye makeup really should be using a basic, sun blocking eye cream. You'll never be sorry.