Dark circles under your eyes is one of the commonest problems. Lots of creams in the market moisturise the under eye and claim to reduce the dark circles but even after decades of use often there may be no results.

Under eye creams with caffeine seem to be more effective. These are the reasons.

•. Caffeine treats puffiness. Lack of poor diet causes puffiness. So does lack of sleep. A cream with caffeine constricts the blood vessels under the skin ,which reduces puffiness.

• This cream helps in reducing dark circles that are caused by age and poor sleeping habits.

• Caffeine in eye cream helps to make you look younger by helping your under eye bags to reduce, plus also helps in reducing premature aging and dryness around the eyes.

• A cream with caffeine hydrates your under eye skin.

Note: Choose an eye cream without paraben or artificial fragrance as these ingredients cause breakouts, rashes or redness. Olive oil and retinol are all right.

If your skin is super sensitive please ask a dermatologist before applying the cream.

The columnist manages Ishrat’s Hair & Skin Studio, Lord Sinha Road, Calcutta. Contact @inshratansar