Brighten Up Those Dark Circles

The first and foremost solution to dark circles under the eyes is-
figure our what is causing the circles !

Darkness under the eyes is due to a few reasons – heredity, lack of sleep, nasal congestion, thinning of the under eye skin which allows small blood vessels to be more visible, and puffiness which causes shadows.

If you problem is heredity, there is not much you can do. If you are not getting enough sleep, the solution is obvious. If nasal congestion is your problem, try Mucinex decongestant. If your problem is from thin skin under the eyes or puffiness then we can help.

Some things you can do at home to help ease dark circles are:

• drink plenty of water to stay hydated - de-hydrated skin will look even thinner
• where sunglasses outside to protect eyes
• drink tomato or V-8 juice
• get plenty of rest
• apply cold tea bags to eye area
• Apply a paste of 1 tsp tomato juice, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder and a pinch of gramflour below eye for 10 minutes.

 

 

There are also professional treatments available that can get rid of dark circles.

• A doctor may prescribe a regiment of Retin-A and hydroquinone to lighten the area. (Please do not try this on your own. The eye skin is too delicate to try these products without physician’s recommendations.)
• A doctor may also inject a dermal filler under the eye to lift the skin, thereby hiding the circles.
• If severe eye bags are your problem, then eye-lift surgery may be your best option.
• New laser therapy can also help.

Now for the skin care products that can help to alleviate dark circles caused by thin skin and puffiness. Look for skin creams that contain vitamin C or K, kinetin, peptides and caffiene.

 

 

Top product recommendations
that will improve dark eye circles.

Click on a product name to see more information.

 

DERMAdoctor Eye Spy Daily Eye Treatment and Shadow Neutralizer

Eye Spy is the definitive double agent – stealthily concealing dark circles AND covertly treating them too.

Phase One: An elegant universal yellow concealer disguises blue and purple shadows under eyes.

Phase Two: Highly sophisticated eye treatment neutralizes the source of visible dark circles and inflammation.

 

 

 

 

philosophy dark shadows eye and lip brightening balm

• Contains peptides
• Works on both eye and upper lip

 

 

 

 

 

 

Murad Environmental Shield Lighten + Brighten Treatment

Key Ingredients:

• Hydroquinone lightens skin and diminishes the appearance of dark circles
• Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3, together with other firming and conditioning ingredients, reduces the appearance of the slackening of the skin while relieving puffiness and under-eye bags
• Olive Extract and Manganese Gluconate help neutralize the effects of the most abundant pollutants, thereby enhancing firmness and reducing dryness

 

 

 

GreatSkin Matrix Booster

This new formula has a multitude of applications; to reduce the appearance of dark circles and spider veins found on the face and the legs, increase integrity of the extracellular matrix, decreases skin redness and increase skin firmness and elasticity. Anti-oxidant of Japanese Green Tea, and Vitamin E are also added to fight the damage caused by free radicals.

 

 

 

Dermalogica Total Eye Care

Named the Best Eye Cream by a panel of Dermatologists with Health Magazine. Eye treatment cream with skin-smoothing alpha-hydroxy acid and skin-tightening plant extracts. Chemical-free sunblock SPF 15 protects the skin and optical light diffusers help diminish dark circles. Contains gentle Alpha Hydroxy Acids.

 

 

 

Skin Medica TNS Illumination Eye Cream

A remarkably effective yet gentle eye cream that immediately smoothes and brightnes the sensitive tissue surrounding the eyes, while continuously improving the appearance of dark circles over time. The light, elegant formulation wears well under make-up and helps reduce "tired looking" eyes. Fragrance-free.

 

 

 

 

GreatSkin DCX Dark Eye Serum

Benefits of DCX under eye serum:

• Reduces puffiness and dark circles
• -Enhances skin firmness
• -Prevents UV damage
• -Smoothes and softens
• -Decreases free radicals

 

 

Naturopathica Vitamin K Eye Cream

This herbal remedy cream melts into delicate skin to improve circulation, reduce puffiness and lighten dark circles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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