Deep, dark circles under the eyes take away from your skin's youthful appearance. The Mayo Clinic defines dark circles under the eyes as round, even areas of pigmentation under each eye. Circles or bags under the eyes can make a person feel tired and look aged. Common causes for under-eye circles include allergies, eczema, hereditary factors and sun exposure. A variety of treatment options are available from at-home remedies to over-the-counter products.
Step 1
Use a cold compress on your eyes. Set a wet, cold tea bag onto each eye area. Allow to set for 10 minutes. Use chilled potato or cucumber slices for an additional home remedy.
Step 2
Take an antihistamine such as Claritin to relieve under-eye puffiness, suggests Glamour magazine. The antihistamine will decrease the inflammation of the blood vessels under the eyes.
Step 3
Apply an eye cream to the area. Look for creams that contain peptides and retinoids, Amy Wechsler, assistant clinical professor in dermatology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, states in Glamour magazine. The ingredients will increase the collagen and skin thickness. Thicker skin will not appear as translucent. Small blood vessels, commonly giving the skin a blue cast look, will not be visible through the skin.
Step 4
Drink plenty of water---dark under-eye circles can be caused by dehydration. Consume eight glasses of water per day. Avoid caffeinated drinks and beverages with high amounts of sugar or alcohol recommends LUXemag.
Step 5
Use creams or lotions made specifically to get rid of under-eye circles. The Mayo Clinic suggests looking for eye creams that contain vitamins C, E and K as well as retinol.
Step 6
Decrease nasal congestion by cleansing you sinuses. Use a neti pot to rinse congested sinus cavities. Mix together 1/4 tsp. sea salt with 2 cups warm water. Add solution to neti pot or simply use a small glass. Hold head at an angle, then pour solution into each nostril.
Things You'll Need
- Tea bag
- Potato
- Cucumber
- Antihistamine
- Eye cream
- Sea salt
- Neti pot or small glass
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