Occasional dark under eye circles can be treated gently. When cold packs and rest haven’t been effective, dehydration of the delicate under eye area is usually the next cause to focus on, especially when puffiness is absent or the eye area appears sunken with many fine lines. Once fluids have been replaced by drinking water, they must be prevented from escaping the skin. Hydration is the target of Nu-Derm Eye Serum.

Obagi Nu-Derm Eye Serum plumps the eye region with a combination of Aloe, glycerin, and Safflower Seed oil that conditions the skin while creating a barrier between dry air with pollutants and the skin. Petrolatum, also known as Vaseline” is one of the ingredients included in an otherwise stellar blend. This might prevent the user’s experiencing the full benefit of some other ingredients, like vitamins E and A which are listed under their formal, laboratory names and not their common names. These vitamins help with the treatment of dark under eye circles, but this product does not advertise this treatment as their primary focus.

Since conditioning the skin is the focus of Obagi Nu-Derm Eye Serum, it piles on the softening agents. It is most useful during the daytime hours as it creates a great barrier to the outside world, which helps the skin remain receptive to treatments for dark circles in the evening hours or during spa visits. It would also be good for those times when you feel your skin needs a break from treatment, but still needs some protection. Most barrier creams can be dabbed on top of foundation but should be experimented with first. Not all make up foundations respond well to moisturizer.

Obagi Nu-Derm Eye Serum is a good product for those suffering from dark under eye circles originating with dehydration and wrinkles. Definitely use it with your regular dark circles treatments.