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How do you reduce the appearence of dark circles under my eyes?

It almost looks like I have to bruises all the time

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Use a lotion with Vitamin K in it.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    There are many causes of dark circles, from age, heredity, allergies, cold or sinus infection, bone structure and glasses which are not so commonly known.

    http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2006/11/27/causes...

    If you would like to apply home remedies to reduce dark circles, here are some of my suggestions:

    Buy a box of regular, old fashioned unflavored gelatin (e.g. Knox) from grocery store. Take a small cup or bowl and put in 1 teaspoon of the gelatin mix. Add one tablespoon of boiling water & stir for a minute. Test it on your wrist to make sure it is not too hot. Then, using a cotton ball, pat it under your eyes as you would an eye cream or gel. Go lie down and listen to some music, or take a bath & let it stay on for at least 30 minutes. Then just rinse it off.Gelatin is very high in Vitamin K & Biotin. It will not remove your dark circles on the first application (but you will notice a difference), but if you do it daily for a week, and then 2-3 times a week for maintenance, you should notice a drastic reduction in dark circles.

    http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2007/01/01/specia...

    http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/ .. tips on how to reduce dark circles, the causes of dark circles, home remedies, eye creams reviews, make up tips, and natural healer.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    . First of all, most dark circles are caused by the appearance of veins beneath the thin skin under our eyes. As we age and our skin becomes more damaged due to sun exposure, the skin under our eyes becomes thinner and more wrinkled, which allows the veins in this fatty padded area under the eye to appear more prominent. These veins also become more swollen and obvious in people with allergies. Similarly, people with a history of eczema, hay fever or asthma often develop dark circles. They do, of course, become more apparent with a lack of sleep. In some people with dark skin, circles under the eye may actually be due to superficial pigmentation of the skin and not the underlying veins.

    Common sense measures such as getting plenty of sleep and treating allergies can often help. Short-term tricks of the trade include applying cool cucumber slices or cool tea bags to the under-eye area, which helps to reduce swelling. Cosmetic concealers and foundation can also work wonders for tired looking eye circles. Choose a gold-based colour that matches your skin shade exactly (the gold will counteract the blueness of the under-eye circle). The most common mistake women make when applying concealer is choosing a colour that's too light - which only achieves a 'reverse raccoon' effect. Another common mistake is putting the concealer only under the eye. You should apply it all around the eye area and blend it in well. After applying, set the concealer with a light dusting of translucent face powder so that it stays put. To avoid drawing attention to your under-eye area, don't apply eyeliner or mascara to your lower lashes.

    Often, the inner corner of your eye is the darkest part, so a white shimmer pencil will cover it. Some companies manufacture a blueish or white pencil just for this purpose.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Do you stare on radiating video demonstrate instruments and/or television for better than 5 hours an afternoon ? and additionally, how close you sit down in front of them. in case you do, for each 30minutes ....take your eyes off the visual demonstrate unit/television and seem exterior the window if its no longer very wonderful for 30 seconds and then seem down on the floor for 30 seconds lower back and then lower back to montor. consistently save atleast 2feet removed from visual demonstrate unit and 12 to 16feet from the television. If its no longer with video demonstrate instruments, then positioned cucumber paste over the dark area or its slices on your closed eyes for 15minutes in the previous you sleep and as quickly as you awaken. consume lot of vegatables and end result juices universal exceptionally citrus end result (enormously pronounced).

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  • 1 decade ago

    Mousturizing concealer, and cucumbers. On the Ellen show, a make up artist said to use potatoes, sliced and laid on the face. I tried it, puffiness went down, dark circles stayed. Maybe it would work for you?

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It could be lack of sleep or what they call "allergic shiners". Dark circles from allergies. Makeup concealer helps and either get more sleep or get those allergies under control.

  • 1 decade ago

    apply larger, darker circles above your eyes so they wont notice the thing under.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    yeah, look at mine, i cant get rid of them either. will watch to see what the solution is.

  • 1 decade ago

    Get more sleep

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