Under Eye
Circles - Causes and Cures
By Ally McNeal
Under-eye circles may be one of the first things you see when
you look in the mirror. These black or dark circles under the
eyes can be caused by many different factors, including
heredity, sun exposure, allergies, lack of sleep, medications,
poor nutrition, age, and hormonal changes associated with
pregnancy and menstruation.
The skin under the eye is very thin, and when blood passes
through the veins close to the surface of the skin, this can
cast a bluish/blackish shadow to the under eye skin. Any
increase in blood flow will cause the areas under the eyes to
appear darker.
While heredity can be one factor for development of under eye
circles, sun exposure is another. Even though tanning may make
your whole body look good, it’s not good for the skin under the
eyes. Too much sun can cause excessive pigmentation of the area
beneath the eyes, resulting in dark spots.
Allergies are another factor that can lead to dark circles. Any
skin or respiratory condition which has you rubbing or wiping
your eyes will trigger increased blood flow. More blood flow to
the sensitive under-eye area means a greater likelihood of dark
circles.
Certain medications can cause dark circles, especially those
medications which lead to blood vessel dilation. Hormonal
changes associated with pregnancy and menstruation may change
the color and texture of the skin, resulting in a greater
appearance of under eye circles.
While all these factors can play a role in the development of
dark circles under your eyes, the two most common culprits are
lack of adequate nutrition and lack of enough sleep.
People with diets low in vitamins C and E (antioxidants), low
in lutein, beta carotene, and zinc are likely to have dark
circles. You can combat this by adding in more fruits and
vegetables to your diet.
People who don’t get enough sleep are also prone to under eye
circles. This can be addressed most easily by a better sleep
routine. It’s best, too, to sleep on your back with your head
slightly elevated for the best results.
Treating under eye circles can take some time, but here are some
suggestions for doing so:
* Get proper nutrition.
* Get enough sleep.
* Avoid frequent rubbing or wiping of your eyes.
* Use a cosmetic concealing stick to hide the circles.
* Use an eye cream containing Vitamin K, which has been shown
to reduce dark circles.
* Protect your skin from the sun.
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Natural Remedies For Under Eye Circles -
More Tips and Tricks:
1. Cool used tea bags in the fridge and then
apply these as cold compresses on your under eye circles while relaxing.
2. Place Cucumber slices over your eyes and
under eye circle and leave them on for half an hour while relaxing.
3. Eat Healthy balanced meals with a variety
of vegetables, fruits, legumes, cereals and dairy product.
4. Get active. Start walking or exercising
regularly.
5 Drink 8-10 glasses of clean, clear water
daily.
6. Cut out on alcohol, caffeine, nicotine or
other drugs.
7. Get adequate sleep of 6-8 hours daily.
8. Eliminate stress from your life. ... you could use some tapes and cd's to help you eliminate anxiety
and stress. Such as
Totally Tranquill Peace of Mind
9. Try deep breathing or some form of
meditation each day to help you relax.
10. The combination of healthy eating,
regular exercise, stress relief and relaxation is going to drastically
improve your life style.
Home Remedy for Under Eye Circles - To Remove
Dark Circles under Your eyes:
To remove dark circles under your eyes make a paste by using 1
tsp tomato juice, 1/2 tsp lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric
powder and a pinch of gram flour. Apply this paste under your
eyes and keep it for 10 minutes. You will notice the difference
with regular use.
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