Avocado Night Cream for Dark Circles: Can It Help?
Avocado night cream can help the skin under your eyes look softer and more moisturised, but it will not remove dark circles that come from genes, thin skin or tiredness. Use only a rice-grain amount on the bone under the eye, keep it off the lash line and eyelid, and patch test first, because a cream with kojic acid can sting thin skin.
What causes dark circles?
- Genes: many people have naturally darker under-eyes.
- Thin skin and blood vessels: they show through as a bluish or purple shade.
- Pigmentation: a brownish shade from sun, rubbing or allergies.
- Tiredness and dehydration: they make the area look darker.
A cream mostly helps with dryness and a brown shade. It cannot change the shape of your face or the blood vessels.
How to apply avocado night cream near the eyes
- Patch test behind the ear and wait 24 hours.
- Take a rice-grain amount.
- Dot it on the cheekbone under each eye and the outer corners.
- Pat gently with the ring finger. Do not rub or pull.
- Keep it off the eyelids and the lash line.
- Start every 2 or 3 nights, then increase if your skin is calm.
Things that help dark circles as much as a cream
- Sleep 7 to 8 hours.
- Sunscreen around the eyes every morning.
- Do not rub your eyes.
- Drink enough water.
- A cold compress in the morning for puffiness.
When to see a doctor
See a doctor if the darkness appears suddenly, is on one side only, comes with swelling or itching, or does not change after 3 months.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can I use avocado night cream under my eyes?
Yes, in a rice-grain amount on the bone under the eye, after a patch test. Keep it away from the eyelids and lash line.
Will it remove dark circles?
It may help the skin look smoother and a brown shade look lighter over weeks, but it will not remove circles caused by genes or blood vessels.
How long will it take?
Give it 8 to 12 weeks of regular use with sunscreen before judging.
Does it contain kojic acid?
Yes, Mirc Glow Avocado Night Cream contains avocado, aloe vera, vitamin B3 and kojic acid, so patch test and go slowly around the eyes.
See also: avocado cream around the eyes.
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