The appearance of circles that are dark under eyes is not always a problem that can be solved by getting more sleep. Although lack of sleep and stress do not help the problem, there can be many other reasons and a number of different under eye solutions.
If the problem of dark circles under the eyes is not due to illness or a prescription medication, the darkness may be diminished by using natural remedies. By restricting, or contracting the blood vessels beneath the skin's surface, the skin appears lighter, therefore applying a cold compress, even cold tea bags may help. Sometimes people use massage or acupressure to boost the circulation to the area, and ensure that they are not dehydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
If the dark under eyes is hereditary, which is often the case particularly in darker skinned individuals, there are steps that can be taken to lighten the skin. Although there is nothing that can be done about the excess pigmentation in the under eye area, certain cosmetics can be used to reflect the light from the circles, making them appear lighter. Other cosmetic preparations may help to bleach the skin, although these may not be suitable for using in the eye area.
Most often, people will experience dark under the eyes as they age and the skin becomes thinner and more prone to damage. Many creams available on the market help strengthen the delicate skin and reinforce the capillaries under the surface. Some substances that help are vitamins C and K plus collagen boosting ingredients to 'plump' the skin and improve its elasticity. By using a cream on a daily basis, getting proper hydration and nutrition (especially iron) the user should begin to see a definite improvement in the dark under eyes. |
