Remedies for dark circles under eyes

The skin under the eyes is very loose and thin. This makes it to darken under various influences. Let us know about some of the common conditions of dark circles, these include: heredity, fatigue and lack of proper sleep, allergies, asthma, eczema and uncorrected refractive errors (presence of any of these conditions make you to rub your eyes. Chronic rubbing of the eyes makes the skin under the eyes to darken), excess exposure to sun- this can cause higher skin pigmentation under the eyes, poor nutrition- the lack of proper nutrients in the diet, or the lack of a balanced diet may cause the skin under the eyes to look lackluster and dark, physiologic conditions like pregnancy and menstruation cause hormonal changes, which makes the skin, especially under the eyes to darken, increasing age also makes the skin thinner and paler, causing dark circles.

The treatment includes the following: lightening agents, such as hydroquinone, chemical peels remove the dead layers of skin and reduces pigmentatation, laser treatment- this involves Q-switched Ruby laser treatment or high-energy pulsed CO2 laser treatment.

Techniques to conceal dark circles- use an under-eye concealer, which is a shade lighter than the foundation you're using. Use a soft, gentle, circular motion to apply the concealer under your eyes. Apply the foundation up to the concealer and blend the two shades together, again using a gentle, circular motion. It is important NEVER to use an over-the-counter facial or body cream bleach under the eyes.

Natural remedies-these includes application of any of the following for about 15 minutes daily: chilled cucumber slices, half a peeled potato, almond oil massage under and around the eyes at bed time daily for 1-2 weeks or lemon juice application.
It is important to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water everyday. Avoid straining or rubbing the eyes. Get any refractive errors corrected. Get at least 8 hours of sleep.