Park SR, et al. (2015). Classification by causes of dark circles and appropriate evaluation method of dark circles. Almond oil also contains retinol and vitamin K, and together with vitamin E, can help keep the delicate skin under your eyes smooth without irritating it,” explains Rashidi. If you are someone whose skin doesn’t react well to retinol, I would recommend trying a vitamin E under-eye cream to help with signs of aging or reducing the appearance of dark circles,” explains Wambua. Combined with almond oil

When you think about it, the eyes have a pretty tough job. Constantly blinking, helping us snooze and even helping us express emotions - a smile wouldn’t be a smile without them! And since the skin around our eyes is uber-delicate, there’s even more reason to give them some extra special moisturising care. Enter the Body Shop’s Vitamin E Eye Cream. Mitsuishi T, et al. (2004). The effects of topical application of phytonadione, retinol and vitamins C and E on infraorbital dark circles and wrinkles of the lower eyelids. Look for skin-healthy ingredients like peptides to support collagen production, caffeine to help decrease puffiness, and SPF to prevent sun damage. Sultana Y, et al. (2007). Effect of pre-treatment of almond oil on ultraviolet B-induced cutaneous photoaging in mice.Almond oil contains vitamin E, so using them together should strengthen the positive benefits of vitamin E. If you have sensitive skin, I would recommend using a very small amount and gently patting it into the skin,” says Wambua. “If you are breaking out badly or have an increased amount of redness after using vitamin E, I would recommend to stop using it.” Cream You can apply vitamin E oil like DERMA E Vitamin E Skin Oil to your under-eye area. But keep in mind that the area has very thin skin, and you should avoid tugging at or rubbing the area. Patting motions with your ring finger are best. Gently dab small dots under your eyes, starting in the innermost corner and making your way outward. According to Rashidi, using vitamin E oil and almond oil together on the under-eye area can help to lighten dark circles and reduce under-eye puffiness, due to the combination of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that these two oils contain.

The oil in vitamin E capsules, such as the Thorne Ultimate-E supplements, can be effective in protecting against free radicals, deeply moisturizing the skin, and promoting cell regeneration, but the results may vary. Currò M, et al. (2018). Anti-inflammatory and tissue regenerative effects of topical treatment with ozonated olive oil/vitamin E acetate in balanitis xerotica obliterans. The oil that’s generally housed inside the capsules we buy aren’t pure vitamin E,” explains Rashidi. “The capsules typically contain carrier oils like soybean oil or glycerin, so while this combination won’t harm you, the benefits may not go any further than just hydrating the skin.” Almond oil is also rich in fatty acids that will help hydrate the skin and diminish the appearance of dark circles,” says Wambua. “Additionally, almond oil is UV protective, which is vital for protecting the skin underneath your eyes.”When it comes to oils, look for ones that contain 100 percent pure vitamin E and are organic, unscented, and non-synthetic.