Is having dark circles a serious health issue? Although this is not true. However, many people believe that dark circles under their eyes make them appear exhausted, aged, or ill. People use a variety of methods — both natural and medically recommended — to get rid of or reduce the appearance of dark circles under their eyes. In this article, we will discuss the best tips to remove dark circles.
Keep in mind that all the therapies cannot remove dark circles permanently. However, with their regular implementation, you can reduce your dark circles to a great extent.
Adequate sleep
Poor sleep and fatigue can result in dark circles under your eyes. Indeed, lack of sleep makes you paler. Due to this, your dark circles look darker. Make sure you get seven to eight hours of sleep a night and maintain good sleep habits.
Elevation during sleeping
Additional pillows under your head while sleeping can help reduce the puffiness caused by fluid accumulation in your lower eyelids.
Cold
Dilated blood vessels can sometimes cause the area under your eyes to darken. A cold compress can cause blood vessels to constrain, which can reduce the appearance of dark circles.
Use of retinoid creams
Retinoid creams, which can be found in beauty shops, can also help to promote collagen production and reduce the dark circle appearance. Furthermore, these vitamins A-derived creams also help to reduce melanin levels in the skin. Melanin is the pigment that gives skin its color.
Retinoid creams are not suitable for everyone. Before using retinoid creams, people should consult with their doctor or another healthcare professional.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is useful in increasing collagen production. Increasing collagen production beneath the eyes can help to reduce blood stasis, which can cause discoloration. Blood stasis is the accumulation of blood in blood vessels. When people use vitamin C-rich beauty products, they may notice a reduction in the appearance of dark circles under their eyes.
Cucumber
Natural herbalists recommend chilling thick slices of cucumber and then applying the chilled slices to the dark circles for about 10 minutes. Then, thoroughly rinse the area with water. This treatment should be repeated twice a day.
Teabags
Additionally, natural herbalists recommend soaking two teabags (caffeinated tea) in warm water and then chilling the bags for a few minutes in the refrigerator. Put a bag over each eye. Remove the teabags after five minutes. After then, rinse the area with cold water.
Vitamin E and almond oil
Natural herbalists recommend combining equal parts almond oil and vitamin E and gently massaging the mixture into dark circles just before bedtime. Wash the area with cold water first thing in the morning. Repeat the process every night until the dark circles are gone.
Vitamin K
Researchers tested the effect of an ant wrinkle and dark eye circle pad containing 3% caffeine and 1% vitamin K. For four weeks, participants wore the eye pads for one hour every night. At the end of the study, the researchers noticed a reduction in the appearance of dark eye circles. However, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy of vitamin K and caffeine-infused pads in reducing dark eye circles.
Keeping the sun at bay
People who protect their skin from the sun can reduce the appearance of dark eye circles. Some people’s dark eye circles can be exacerbated by ultraviolet radiation. Sunglasses, sunscreen moisturizers, and hats can safeguard the skin from the sun and inhibit the severity of dark eye circles.
Skin-lightening cream
A dermatologist may recommend a skin-lightening cream containing azelaic acid, kojic acid, glycolic acid, or hydroquinone to lighten under-eye hyperpigmentation.
Makeup and concealers
Some people choose to conceal their dark eye circles with makeup. Dark circles under the eyes can be concealed with a makeup foundation. Optical diffusers are cosmetics that reflect light away from the skin and can help to conceal dark circles. However, these methods do not treat or prevent dark circles under the eyes.
The takeaway
Dark circles are not a serious health problem. However, their appearance makes you look dull and lethargic. People claim to have eliminated or reduced the appearance of dark circles under their eyes in a variety of ways. Because everyone is different, some of these remedies may not work for you. The above-mentioned tips to remove dark circles are helpful and give you glowing skin if you implement these properly. Nonetheless, if you feel a serious problem regarding your dark circles, consult your doctor. Furthermore, if you have any skin issues do not apply these remedies without discussing your health professional.
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