No. Eye creams contain essential oils and potent ingredients that prevent the development of wrinkles and fine lines. However, stay clear from products with petroleum and mineral oil that damage the delicate skin tissues around your eyes and cause premature wrinkles. We think that the truth lies somewhere in the middle, and we agree with Dr. Baumann's conclusion: " sufficient evidence to establish a causal link between RP and skin cancer has not been produced. Nor, I’m afraid, are there any good reasons to recommend the use of RP". We would addespeciallyduring the day!

Bergler-Czop B, Bilewicz-Stebel M, Stańkowska A, Bilewicz-Wyrozumska T. Side effects of retinoid therapy on the quality of vision. Acta Pharm. 2016 Dec 1;66(4):471-478. doi: 10.1515/acph-2016-0039. PMID: 27749251. Byrdie Social Media Editor Star Donaldson loves this P.M. powerhouse. Unlike retinol, you don’t have to use bakuchiol at night, but it’s always a good idea to apply active ingredients while you snooze; that’s when your skin naturally goes into repair mode and can best maximize the product's effects. Along with the bakuchiol in this formula, there are also alpha-hydroxy acids—glycolic and lactic—for a mild exfoliating effect that further ups your skin’s glow factor, plus tons of moisturizing and conditioning ingredients so you wake up with a soft and supple complexion.

This is a great nighttime product that I recommend often,” says Robinson. “It combines bakuchiol with vitamin C and topical melatonin, ingredients that work together to repair damaged skin cells and promote flexible, rejuvenated skin while you sleep.” (And no, unlike the oral supplement, topical melatonin won’t make you sleepy, but it is a potent antioxidant.) It’s a top choice for bedtime skincare routines to undo any damage from environmental free radicals incurred during the day. And the serum-in-oil texture both applies and soaks into the skin beautifully, so you never have to worry about ending up with greasy residue on your pillow.

Tap or press the eye cream on the skin. Apply it with extremely gentle, sweeping strokes and keep pressing and tapping lightly so that the skin absorbs it better. Torres A, Rego L, Martins MS, Ferreira MS, Cruz MT, Sousa E, Almeida IF. How to Promote Skin Repair? In-Depth Look at Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Strategies. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2023 Apr 11;16(4):573. doi: 10.3390/ph16040573. PMID: 37111330; PMCID: PMC10144563.Lyons AB, Moy L, Moy R, Tung R. Circadian Rhythm and the Skin: A Review of the Literature. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. September 2019;12(9):42-45. The skin around your eyes is thinner and more sensitive than the rest of your face, so this is often where you’ll see signs of aging first. It also means you need to pay special care and attention when using an eye cream. Here we’ll discuss what to look for in an eye cream formula to target your specific under-eye concerns, and how to apply it for best results. What Ingredients to Look for in Your Eye Cream