AHA's + Eye Area?

[Lauren]

Hi everyone! Does anything know if it's alright to use AHA's, glycolic acid specifically, around the eye area? Or even if it's actually recommended? I use the walmart knockoff of neutrogena healthy skin as my nighttime moisturizer and was wondering if I should use it around my eyes too? I feel like I should already know this! lol

 

[KellyB]

I just googled b/c I didn't know and there are tons of eye creams with glycolic acid in them so I am guessing it is ok. Is there something specific you want to try?

 

[Kathy]

You can, BUT I wouldn't use a cream forumlated for your entire face around your eyes because the concentration of ingredients are much stronger and much more likely to cause irritation. I'd buy a product with AHA's specifically formulated for use around your eyes. hth

 

[patsluv]

Ditto Kathy.

 

[jessiej78]

Originally Posted by Kathy /img/forum/go_quote.gif You can, BUT I wouldn't use a cream forumlated for your entire face around your eyes because the concentration of ingredients are much stronger and much more likely to cause irritation. I'd buy a product with AHA's specifically formulated for use around your eyes. hth That's what I was going to say.

 

[aniusca]

I heard if u use creams with AHA around your eyes will light dark circles.

 

[Lauren]

Okay that's what I figured, thanks ladies!

 

[Farfett]

Your product must specify if it's ok to use it around the eye area. Because usually it's not ideal to use normal moisturizers around the eye area.

 

[_maldita_]

i don't use creams with AHA around my eyes anymore because it's irritating.