Dark spots under the eyes are one of the most apparent signs of aging. In fact, the MayoClinic.com suggests that dark spots under the eyes may do more to age your appearance than wrinkles or gray hair. Apart from the aging process, these dark spots can also be caused by allergies, rubbing your eyes, lack of sleep and dehydration, among other things. The skin underneath the eyes is thinner than the skin on other parts of the body and does not contain a lot of the oils that keep skin soft and youthful.
Step 1
Stay hydrated. The appearance of dark circles under the eyes is often a sign of dehydration. Drinking at least eight to 10 glasses of water a day will help the body retain water, causing the skin under the eyes to swell and appear more full.
Step 2
Maintain a healthy diet. A diet high in proteins, fish, and fresh fruit and vegetables will help eliminate the spots under your eyes. Lowering your salt intake will help as well, since salt contributes to dehydration.
Step 3
Sleep more and well. According to the MayoClinic.com, although a lack of sleep does not usually cause dark circles under the eyes, it does cause the rest of the face to become paler and more hollow-eyed, accentuating existing dark spots.
Step 4
Use under-eye skin creams. Many skin creams found in drugstores have been known to help reduce the appearance of dark spots under the eyes. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, these creams usually work either by firming the skin under the eyes or constricting the blood vessels under the eyes temporarily. The MayoClinic.com suggest that creams containing vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and retinol are particularly effective.
Step 5
Use a saline wash or spray to rinse your sinuses. According to the MayoClinic.com, rinsing the sinuses with saltwater can help relieve nasal congestion, a common cause of dark spots under the eyes.
Tips and Warnings
- Use remedies such as creams and saline solutions daily.
Things You'll Need
- Under-eye cream
- Saline nasal spray
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