Undereye Circles

[SuperQueer]

This old queer thinks you should go to an aveda store and ask for help. Or - you could use porcelana in the day and esoterica at night. That should help as long as you are drinking enough water and getting plenty of rest.

 

[3nipples]

If you mean a darker colour like shadows, then I don't think you can do much except mask it. If you're referring to bags, then a cosmetic surgeon can help.

 

[SuperQueer]

the mayo clinic said this about dark circles: Almost everyone gets dark circles under their eyes from time to time. Dark circles under eyes usually are temporary and not a medical concern.

You may be surprised to learn that fatigue usually isn't the cause of dark circles. Instead, the most common cause is nasal congestion. When your nose is congested, veins that usually drain from your eyes into your nose become widened (dilated) and darker.

Another cause of undereye circles is eyelid swelling during sleep. When you lie down, gravity can cause fluid to collect in your lower eyelids. This swelling may create the appearance of shadows below your eyes. In addition, dark circles can result from chronic skin conditions, such as atopic eczema. Dark circles can also run in families.

Over-the-counter products may help diminish dark circles under eyes. Look for skin creams that contain vitamin C or K, alpha hydroxy acid and kinetin. Treatment for chronic and severe undereye circles is directed at the underlying cause, if known, and may include bleaching agents and laser therapy.

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[SuperQueer]

Are there any specific creams or...whatever that anyone can recommend? I'm pretty much a dunce when it comes to that stuff.

porcelana and esoterica are both fading cremes.

 

[looseliam]

I've used the following:

Preparation H

Or, empty a bag of frozen peas (and let them defrost a bit )into a nylon stocking. Tie it off and rest if over your eyes for about 5-10 mins.

At least these have worked for me.

 

[CagedBird]

Do you drink a lot of water before you go to bed? This can cause dark shadows under the eyes, because as you sleep, your body uses the water to flush out toxins( including from the face and head). If you drink too much water before bed, there's going to be build up of fluid under the eys, causing dark shadows.

Thats interesting to me Nate555. By chance, do you have the source for this info?
Ive increased my water intake to double in the last month & have developed dark undereyes........strange if drinking water near bedtime would do this???

Good thread Jordy03.

 

[xXSeanXx]

Drink lots of water. If you smoke, stop. Try not to drink alcohol.

Then get some Liz earle daily eye repair OR a stick of concealer. A few daps and pats with your ring finger and nobody will know, you will just look clearer.