Kiss your dark circles goodbye!

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Dark circles
Amanda Dalbjorn

Dark circles isn’t a serious health problem. But many people feel that dark circles under their eyes make them look tired, older and unhealthy. But fret not brides. There are a number of methods, both natural and medically prescribed, that people use to get rid of, or lessen its appearance. Although not all of these treatments are permanent, with maintenance and consistency they will help reduce its appearance. Wedding Affair brings to you a few effective ways to get rid of dark circles.

Reason Of Dark Circles

Although dark circles under your eyes are most commonly caused by fatigue, there are other causes as well, including: allergies, atopic dermatitis (eczema), contact dermatitis, heredity, pigmentation irregularities, scratching or rubbing eyes and sun exposure.

Another cause of dark circles is the natural aging process. When you age, you tend to lose fat and collagen, and your skin often thins. This can make the reddish-blue blood vessels under your eyes more prominent. Also, as people age, they commonly develop puffy eyelids or hollows under their eyes. Sometimes these physical changes cast shadows that can appear to be dark circles under the eyes.

Tackling Dark Circles

There are a number of ways that people have tried to eliminate or reduce the appearance of this under their eyes. Everybody is different, so some of these remedies might or might not work for you. As with any treatment, it’s always a good idea to review your plans with your doctor before testing them out on yourself.

Sleep

Fatigue and a lack of sleep can cause dark circles under your eyes. It can also make you look paler, which might make your dark circles appear darker. Make sure you’re getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night and practicing good sleep hygiene. When you sleep, try extra pillows under your head to lessen the puffiness of fluid pooling in your lower eyelids.

Cold

Sometimes dilated blood vessels can darken the area under your eyes. A cold compress can cause the blood vessels to constrict, which may result in a lessening of the dark circles. Also, try to reduce or eliminate sun exposure to your face.

Dark Circles
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Moisturisers

There are a number of over-the-counter moisturisers that might help you with the dark circles under your eyes. Many of them contain caffeine, vitamin E, aloe, hyaluronic acid, and/or retinol.

Cucumber

Proponents of natural healing suggest chilling thick slices of cucumbers and then placing the chilled slices on the eye area for about 10 minutes. Then rinse the area with water. Repeat this treatment twice a day.

Almond oil and vitamin E

Natural healing advocates suggest mixing equal amounts of almond oil and vitamin E and then, just prior to bedtime, gently massaging the mixture into the affected area. In the morning, wash the area with cold water. Repeat the process nightly until the dark circles disappear.

Vitamin K

Placing a pad (which contained a mixture that included caffeine and vitamin K) under the eye resulted in a reduction in wrinkle depth and dark circles.

Tea bags

Natural healers suggest soaking two teabags — use caffeinated tea — in warm water and then chilling the bags in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Place a bag on each eye. After five minutes, remove the teabags and rinse the area with cold water.

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