Vitamin K Treatments For Black Undereye Circles

After a long weekend of revelry, or after a late night working in the office, your eyes may bear the hallmarks of exhaustion: dark under-eye circles and puffy under-eye bags. While lifestyle changes, such as getting more rest, helps, people who need a quick fix can turn to a topical skincare treatment containing vitamin K. This vitamin constricts surface blood vessels in the skin, which in turn deflates puffiness and brightens surface darkness. Don't believe marketing hype, which often exaggerates a product's efficacy. Several specific vitamin K-enhanced eye treatment products have garnered praise from dermatologists and skincare beauty critics because they contain efficacious ingredient concentrations.

Auriderm Illume Eye Creme

The Auriderm eye cream, manufactured by Biopelle, comes recommended by Dr. Ariel Kauvar, M.D., a dermatologist reporting to "Real Simple" magazine. She notes that it effectively combats both under-eye bags and under-eye circles due to its 2 percent concentration of vitamin K oxide. This product also earned the endorsement of the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. Besides vitamin K, this treatment contains silicones, which moisturize and help reduce the appearance of fine lines that may appear at the corners of your eyes, plus mineral pigments, which reflect surface light and cosmetically brighten the skin's appearance.

Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Eye Cream

Skyn Iceland's vitamin K-bolstered under-eye cream is the "one to try" if you wish to "banish" dark under-eye circles and bags, according to "Elle" magazine. It contains vitamin K, natural moisturizers like aloe vera, and anti-aging substances such as peptides and wheat protein, which help condition and protect your under-eye skin.

Peter Thomas Roth Power K Eye Rescue

For fixing dark circles, "Real Simple" suggests Peter Thomas Roth's eye serum. It has a long list of antioxidants in its ingredients besides vitamin K, including vitamin C and green tea extract, all designed to not just lighten skin discoloration, but also defend against future damage created by environmental toxins and free radicals. Additionally, mica pigments instantly brighten your skin tone.

Jan Marini Factor-A Eyes for Dark Circles

Paula Begoun's team analyzed and tested the ingredients in hundreds of eye creams and ranked Jan Marini's under-eye treatment as one of the top-performing products available. It contains both retinol and vitamin K, an antioxidant combination that Columbia University's health services reports is one of the best ways to combat dark under-eye circles. Additional beneficial substances include green tea extract and vitamin E.