Natural Treatments for Dark Circles Under the Eyes
Under eye dark circles and puffiness can be caused by many things. Allergies and eczema can cause them, heredity, nasal congestion, too much sun. Pale skin can accentuate dark under eye circles, and the blood vessels can be more prominent. Aging can cause thinning skin, and loss of fat and collagen which also make the blood vessels appear more obvious.
Lack of sleep can cause dark circles, as well as too much alcohol, smoking, and caffeine. Sleep is great for the skin in general, as well as for under eye circles, so try to get closer to eight hours of sleep, and avoid alcohol, smoking and caffeine.
There are many natural treatments for the dark circles caused by puffy eyes and dilated blood vessels under the eyes. Try a cold compress of two chilled teaspoons or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a soft cloth. Some people swear by lying down with two cold, used teabags for 15 or 20 minutes. Sliced cucumbers or even sliced potatoes are said to work to temporarily decrease dark circles and puffy eyes. Make your own natural treatment by freezing fresh chopped parsley and water into ice cubes and applying briefly to your under eyes.
You can also try elevating your head with two or more pillows when you sleep to reduce puffiness that develops when fluid pools in your lower eyelids. This also helps reduce nasal congestion that can be a cause of dark circles when the blood vessels under the eyes become dilated and congested also. An over the counter saline spray can relieve nasal congestion, and drinking plenty of fluids will also help.
Excess pigmentation and too much sun exposure, which prompts your body to produce more melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color, can also be a cause of your dark circles. Wear sunglasses and sunscreen to prevent tanning. Although we've been conditioned to think that a tan looks great, skin cancer does not look great, so be smart and wear your sunscreen.
The right concealer can help camouflage your dark circles. A peachy tone works best if your circles are caused by bluish veins. Search online for makeup review sites for the best concealers to save some time and money.
Every skin care line has an eye cream that makes promises to decrease discoloration and puffiness. Research has shown that Vitamin K, C and E are good to have in an eye cream, as well as retinol, so look for those ingredients, and do your own online research.
Persistent under eye circles that do not respond to home treatments can be treated by your family doctor or a dermatologist. Prescription eye creams, laser, injections and surgery might be recommended, so be sure to do your own research and faithfully try the at home treatments to avoid any unnecessary injections or surgery.
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