Can you use oil around your eyes?
Monday, 15 December 2008
Looks like I have to eat my words because what I am about to share today is contradicting what I’ve highlighted in my earlier entry about milia seeds. In the entry, I mentioned that I had developed a milia seed after using Rose Hip Oil around my eyes and my conclusion was that oil should not be used around the eyes to prevent milia seeds from forming.
Well, to a large extent, I still maintain my stand that oil used around the eye area can contribute to the growth of milia seeds. However, that doesn’t mean that oil cannot be used around the eye area. You just need to choose the right oil and apply on the right areas.
And on what basis do I say this? On the basis that I’ve been using different types of oil around my eye area for around two months now. Yes, even though after developing a milia seed, that has not detered me from experimenting.
My experiment using different oils around the eye area
I started with Camellia Oil and then switched to Sea Buckthorn Oil in early October after learning that it can help to reduce wrinkles from Leon of Beauty Secrets Revealed. I applied it on the outer corners of my eyes in the hope that the oil can rid my fine lines and crow’s feet. To be honest, I had to keep my fingers crossed all the time I was using the oil because of the fear of milia seeds. Good thing nothing happened and I became bolder, extending the application of the oil to the top and under areas of my eyes.
Avoiding the inner corners of the eye area
It’s been two months now and besides Sea Buckthorn Oil, I’ve also used other oils around my eye areas without problems. These include Evening Primrose Oil, Jojoba Oil, Grapeseed Oil and most recently, Neem Oil. Anything but Rose Hip Oil which is too rich for the eye area. And I’m glad to say that I did not develop milia seeds using these oils around my eye area. Sometimes I even layer my oils such as applying Sea Buckthorn Oil over Evening Primrose Oil. However, I am still careful not to use them on the inner eye area (nearest the nose bridge) because it seems that is the area most proned to developing milia seeds for me.
So what about using oils around the eye area? Are they better than eye creams or gels?
Natural oils are not miracle alternatives
I won’t say that these natural carrier oils are the miracle alternatives to your eye creams or gels. But, I would say that based on my personal experience, they have worked a tad better than my usual eye products. The crow’s feet are still present with no signs of going away but some of the fine lines are noticeably reduced. I used to see a lot of fine lines under my eyes when I smiled but they don’t look so horrendous these days. That, or it is all part of my self illusion!
Almond oil helps with dark circles?
But if you conduct a search on the Net, you should find some information about the usage of oil on the eye area. Almond Oil especially, has been often cited as a good ingredient to eradicate undereye dark circles. I guess I have to try it to know if it’s really effective.
So you can use oil to apply around your eye area. Just remember to pick those that are not too rich, has a fine texture and will not clog pores. In addition, look out for specific properties of the oils to know if it will help with the problem you’re trying to treat.
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December 15th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
Hey Sesame, sweet almond oil works for dark circles but don’t expect an immediate result. It might take around 3 months to show a visible result. If you want immediate result then you could add a few drops of helichrysum essential oil to 5-6 tbsp. sweet almond oil.
Leon: Thanks for letting me know about this! Helichrysum essential oil? That’s interesting. It must have quite a strong herbal smell. I’m currently using the hydrosol and it took me a while to get used to the smell.
December 16th, 2008 at 12:02 am
And thanks a lot for the link love:)
Leon: You’re welcome!
December 16th, 2008 at 3:19 am
Thanks for your interesting post!
It never crossed my mind that I can apply almond oil around my eye area. I just know that it can be used to remove your eye make up such as eye shadow or mascara.
Anyway, starting from today I’ll try using almond oil to reduce my dark circles. ;D
Lydia: It’ll take awhile according to Leon. And did you read her suggestion of adding the helichrysum essential oil to get quicker results?
December 16th, 2008 at 8:06 am
thats for posting this. where did you get that eyecream from, if you don’t mind me asking?
Andrea: I got it from the Japanese pharmacy Nishino at Liang Court. I think it should be available at the one at Taka too. But it’s not great though.
December 16th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Yes, it does have a strong herbal smell
Leon: Heh…
December 19th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
what is your take on grapeseed oil? is it ok for under eye treatment? thanks.
slp: It’s a great oil! I love it! I was thinking of doing a review about this oil because it has great antioxidant benefits and feels light and yet nourishing on the skin. Good for my eyes, but don’t use too much…test a little first cos I’m not so sure if your eye area is proned to growing oil seeds.
February 24th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
grapeseed oil and primrose oil – what brand and where do you get it from?
thanks
Helloworld: I get the grapeseed oil from a DIY supplier in Singapore. For primrose oil, I use a capsule from the supplement I take.
May 23rd, 2009 at 12:29 am
Thank you for this post, it’s very informative. I recently started using an eye cream from Avon and unfortunately developed milia seeds, especially near the bridge of the nose.
I am now interested to try the grapeseed oil, but this is rather hard to find in Malaysia. I found a rather big bottle in the oil section in a supermarket – can this be used?
sesame Reply:
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:52 am
Hi, you mean those for cooking. Well, I’m not exactly certain cos I’ve not tried but I read some pple use it. I’m not sure of the texture of those as they’re not cosmetic version. If you want to try, use only the organic version.
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Thank you, sesame!