To "erase" under eye circles that can be caused by a lack of sleep, dehydration, allergies etc-try dabbing a cream rich in vitamin K on the dark area. This well-known bruise healer helps brightens the skin by strengthening the capillaries under your eyes, which boosts circulation.
By Lynda from Kearny, NJ
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As a woman, have you ever used skin care products for eyes in your work and life, like an under eye mask? Is it really useful?
I find that eye patches and masks can really reduce puffiness. If you want to get a good effect, then use eye masks with hyaluronic acid, cucumber, peptides, collagen, retinol, caffeine.
Apply thinly sliced potatoes to each eye and it will save you money. Then apply a light oil (coconut oil). I read that potatoes contain an enzyme called Catecholase, which contains skin-lightening properties that help reduce under-eye circles.
Sliced cucumber helps too.
My mom has dark circles around her eyes due to red eye. There is also puffiness. She's been using Olay products for dark circles.
What other solutions could be done to help this situation?
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Mix one teaspoon of tomato juice with one and a half teaspoon of lemon juice.
Gently apply this mixture on your dark circles and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
Have you tried putting cucumbers over your eyes? It should sooth the dark circles and puffiness.
I don't know what redeye is, do you mean pink eye? That is a highly contagious infection and she should see a doctor. Also, has she had her blood pressure checked lately? Puffy eyes are a sign of sodium retention and when you have high blood pressure and eat salt it usually shows.
Those types of dark circles are called allergic shiners. Putting a hot towel over your eyes will immediately improve the appearance of allergic shiners.
dark under the eyes is a classic sign of iron deficiency or anemia. The first thing i would do is make sure I'm getting adequate nutrition, upping fruit/veg consumtion, etc.
I have dark circles under my eyes, dry skin, and fine lines. I am 58 years old. I need help desperately! I can't afford the expensive products.
I just wish I would have started a skin regimen back in my twenties.Put an illuminating concealer under your eyes. You can get it at CVS and similar stores for not much money.
I feel your pain on this one!! It is a huge challenge. More sleep helps, but some of the dark circles are heredity so no matter what you do, they will stay with you.
You can try a product like Clinique foundation (it is liquid and you can match your skin tone) and see if that helps.
Most big box department stores that sell it will give samples so you can try before you buy. I can get a lot of use from the samples as you need very little of the product.
If you make friends with the sample person, you try to get along on those--picking up one or two every time you are in the store or if you feel you need more than a sample offers, maybe the person will share with you when the sales are and you can buy the bottle then.
I actually got a bottle at an estate sale that was almost a perfect match to my skin tone...it was $2. That was amazing and has never happened since, but that bottle lasted a year.
Hey TamiMarie61!
I have a few tips for you and a few products that wont break the bank. First off, hydration is key. Water, water and more water helps with dry skin more than you would think. The 8x8 rule is easy to remember. Drinking 8 glasses of 8oz of water a day can improve appearance of fine lines, dryness, and is overall just good for the body.
A natural way is sliced cucumbers! Just slice,place on eyes closed. It's a great time to do if napping,relaxing even sleep! The acid in them shrink puffiness.
Concealers can be expensive but Pghgirl has a good suggestion about trying samples.
Sometimes it is best to try and find the underlying cause so you can maybe remedy some changes naturally.
Some of the things noted to be a 'cause' is either too much sleep or not enough sleep. Is this a problem?
Have you had your thyroid checked? This has been noted to cause dry skin and dark circles so remember this when you have a blood test done.
Dehydration can be a big factor so be sure to drink lots of water; other liquids are helpful but nothing takes the place of water.
Cold tea bags really work and these are easy to have on hand; even just a few minutes can make a difference. Cucumbers are good but rarely on hand.
Also - just being stressed about this problem can make them worse so try to find some simple ways to relax and think pleasant thoughts.
Genetics is a big factor and may be your problem but even if it is you can still lighten these circles and dryness by reviewing some ideas/suggestions from beauty 'experts'.
Check out these links for information:
www.healthline.com/
www.healthline.com/
What home remedies can you use to lighten up dark circles or get rid of them?
By Renee
All the home remedies and high priced cosmetic remedies in the world will not work according to my Opthamologist. Of course getting enough sleep on a regular basis, is your best course of action. And, this bit of advice, I am sure of due to experience. According to the doctor, the same advice goes for bags under the eyes. It is fluid retention. Cosmetics can't help.
Harlean from Arkansa
In Ayurveda, bags under the eyes are a sign of kidney trouble. This goes with the doctor's idea of fluid retention. Try a new sleep routine (one night will not do it) and up your water (yes - water) intake.
Cut two cool thin cucumber slices. Lay down and put the cucumber slices on your closed eyes. Relax like that for about 30 minutes. Also, be sure to drink plenty of water and get enough sleep.
Really really dark circles can also be a sign of Liver problems.
I have been using glasses for years and I have now switched to contacts. The only bad thing is the rings under my eyes. Are there any remedies for making them fade away or make up tips to cover up?
avon has a new product out called anew alternative that is suppose to get rid of under eye circles
Dark circles under eyes are usually "Allergy Shiners" if you are an allergy sufferer, chances are , wearing the contacts are causing you more problems, hence, the darkness under the eyes. Perhaps get your eye dr. to prescribe some allergy drops such as patanol or optivar and see how that helps.
umm... i have no help to how you're supposed to make the circles leave but i know why they're there now that you have contacts!! the same thing happened to me, i was scared it was th econtacts at first but its not. ok, when you have glasses on the bottom rim usually covers up the area where circles are most common so you can't see them and when you take your glasses off then its too fuzzy to see the circles!! so they've been there all along! i've heard that putting ice under your eye helps because the circle is really just a swollen part of skin under your eye but i have no idea if this theory works... i think i'm going to try it now though! bye bye
How do you get rid of dark circles under your eyes?
By Teresa
Vitamin B-12 might help if it is an iron deficiency and see your doctor as you may need iron or more blood. Pernicious anemia is nothing that should be over sighted. Eat more spinach for example and higher content iron levels of foods.
Try cucumber juice. Grate a little bit of cucumber & squeeze the juice out. Apply with a cotton ball. Its soothing, refreshing & removes dark circles.
What can I use to get rid of dark circles around my eyes?
By Audre
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I'm 21, but I have really bad dark circles under my eyes due to heredity and chronic iron-deficiency anemia. I've tried quite a few products and nothing seems to work at all!
How do you cure dark circles under your eyes?
Does Mederma gel help reduce dark circle around eyes?
Here's a beauty tip that works for me. If you have dark patches under your eyes, grate some cucumber and apply it 2 or 3 times a day.
Any ideas on hiding dark circles under your eyes? I wear concealer but the dark circles are still there.
Any ideas on homemade remedies for dark circles under eyes and puffy bags, besides surgery?
I want to know how can you get rid of dark circles around and underneath your eyes. I have tried potato and cucumber didn't make a difference.
I have had dark circles since 2004. I have tried many things to get rid of this. I put cucumber, tomato, potato, lemon juices, almonds, etc. Is there any other homemade tips to get rid of this?
How can I get rid of black circles under my eyes?
You can slice cucumber and put on your eyes for half an hour everyday for 15 days to lighten dark circles. You can massage under eye area with sweet almond oil before going to bed to lighten dark circles.
