Most people have experienced dark circles under the eyes at a time when they are overstressed or haven't slept enough. They are common especially among women. Some people have chronic dark circles under their eyes even when they are well-rested, simply due to thin skin or a genetic predisposition. Unfortunately, whether a person is truly overtired or not, dark circles under the eyes make a person look sleepy, exhausted and even upset. Curing dark under-eye circles or at least reducing their appearance just involves a little planning and a few products.
Step 1
Wake up later. Set your alarm clock for an hour later in the morning as often as possible. According to the Mayo Clinic, chronic lack of sleep is one of the most common reasons for dark under-eye circles. Mornings are usually busy, but you can prepare things ahead of time, such as packing lunches the night before and setting out your clothes for the next day before going to bed. This will allow you to get more sleep so that the dark circles under your eyes will be reduced. Adding extra pillows to the bed so that your head is propped up higher above the rest of your body as you sleep will also help to prevent puffiness and dark circles, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Step 2
Place a cool compress or some wrapped up frozen vegetables around your eyes. Use this method for a few minutes in the morning. The Mayo Clinic explains that the coldness of a compress or a few ounces of frozen peas wrapped up in a cloth can reduce the appearance of dark, dilated blood vessels under the eyes. Reducing the appearance of dark blood vessels can make a person look brighter and more awake.
Step 3
Use an eye cream. Apply the moisturizer every night before going to sleep. "The New York Times" states that while there are hundreds of eye creams available in drugstores and department stores, not all of them reduce under-eye circles. Dr. John Persing, a professor of plastic surgery at Yale School of Medicine, explains in the "Times" that using a cream with alpha-hydroxy acids or one with vitamins, such as vitamin C, can help to reduce puffiness and dark under-eye circles.
Step 4
Ask your dermatologist for a dermal filler or injection treatment. Though they are not approved by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration for the purpose of treating dark under-eye circles, "The New York Times" states that many women get injections of Restylane and other cosmetic fillers under their eyes. Other women get laser treatments to brighten the skin around the eyes. While some women see great success with these treatments, there are also side effects. Discuss these treatments with your dermatologist to find one that is right for you.
Things You'll Need
- Extra pillows
- Cool compress or bag of frozen vegetables
- Eye cream
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