How to get rid of your under-eye dark circles

Do you really think dark circles are a serious health problem? Not really, but many people feel that dark circles under their eyes make them look tired, older, or unhealthy.

There are many methods — both natural and medically prescribed — that people use to get rid of or lessen the appearance of, dark circles under their eyes. Although not all of these treatments are permanent, with maintenance and consistency they will help reduce the appearance of dark circles.

WHAT CAUSES DARK CIRCLES UNDER EYES

Although dark circles under your eyes are most commonly caused by fatigue, there are other causes as well, including:

• Allergies

• Allergies rhinitis (hay fever)

• Atopic dermatitis(eczema)

• Contact dermatitis

• heredity

• pigmentation irregularities

• scratching or rubbing eyes

• 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.

How to get rid of dark circles

There are a number of ways that people report they’ve eliminated or reduced the appearance of dark circles under their eyes. Everybody is different, so some of these remedies 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.

Elevation

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.

Sun

Reduce or eliminate sun exposure to your face.

Moisturizers

There are a number of over-the-counter moisturizers that might help you with the dark circles under your eyes. Many of them contain caffeine, vitamin E, aloe vera.

Cucumber

Proponents of natural healing suggest chilling thick slices of cucumber and then placing the chilled slices on the dark circles 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 dark circles. In the morning, wash the area with cold water. Repeat the process nightly until the dark circles disappear.