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kameron
post Feb 18 2007, 03:10 PM
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every single day i have terrible purple circles under my eyes...
anybody know some remedies to get rid of them?
or something to make them not so puffy and noticeable?

&& i cant wear make up... im a boy.
 
 
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post Mar 6 2007, 09:40 PM
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Establish whether or not this condition runs in the family. Dark circles in particular are believed to frequently be hereditary. This doesn’t mean that you can’t do anything about the conditions, but you should be prepared for minimal success actually trying to get rid of them.
Identify allergens. Allergies may be the most common cause of skin discoloration and puffiness under the eyes. If allergies are the root of your problem, you simply need to treat them or remove the allergen (i.e., the thing to which you are allergic). Seasonal allergy problems such as hay fever can frequently be effectively treated with over-the-counter and prescription medications. For other allergies the best course of action is usually avoidance. If your dark circles or puffiness are constant, you may have an undetected food allergy or an allergy to a chemical in your home or workplace. Talk to a dermatologist for help determining what you may be allergic to.

Bloodshot EyeGet plenty of sleep nightly. It’s not entirely clear why inadequate sleep results in dark circles under the eyes, but we’ve all seen it happen either to ourselves or someone we know. For one thing, lack of sleep tends to cause the skin to become paler (thus increasing the appearance of darkness under the eyes), and it reduces circulation. It’s also believed that too little time lying down is a cause in itself. Determine how much sleep you need (it’s usually 7-9 hours per night) and try to get that amount regularly for a couple of weeks to see if that helps. Remember that alcohol and drugs can adversely affect the quality of your sleep; abstain from these products or use only in moderation for best results.
Treat your skin while you sleep. There are overnight facial masques available that may help reduce the appearance of puffiness or discoloration, but you can also make your own. Just before you go to bed, take a washcloth and wet it just a bit with cold water. Then squeeze out any excess water and place it over your eyes as you sleep.

Cucumber TherapyApply cool tea bags, an ice cube wrapped in soft cloth, or cucumber slices to your eyes daily. The tannin in tea bags has been shown to reduce swelling and discoloration, and cucumber slices have long been used to reduce puffiness and refresh the appearance of skin around the eyes. Lie down, preferably in the morning, and leave fresh cucumber slices or cool, damp caffeinated tea bags (you can refrigerate them overnight so they’ll be ready) over your eyes for about 10-15 minutes. Keep your eyes closed.
Wash your face with cool to somewhat cold water in the morning or when puffiness occurs. The cold water will cause blood vessels to constrict, and thus reduces swelling.
Try to relax the space. You can do this by wetting a Q-tip and then freezing it for a little while. Then you should gently wipe under your eyes in the areas where the circles are occurring. When wiping, close your eyes and try not to flinch.
Apply an eye cream containing vitamin K and retinol. Dark circles may be caused by a deficiency of vitamin K. Regardless of the cause, however, recent research has shown that skin creams containing these two ingredients reduce puffiness and discoloration significantly in many patients. Long-term daily use seems to have the greatest effect.
Avoid rubbing your eyes. Usually rubbing of the eyes is brought on by allergies, but not always. Regardless of the reason, stop doing it. The rubbing irritates the skin and can break tiny capillaries beneath the skin, causing both puffiness and discoloration.
Eat a healthy, balanced diet and drink plenty of water. A whole host of cosmetic problems can be attributed to vitamin deficiencies. Dark circles and puffiness are often attributed to lack of vitamin K or inadequate antioxidants. Be sure to get plenty of fruits and vegetables—especially cabbage, spinach, and other leafy green vegetables—and take a daily vitamin supplement if necessary. Get adequate fluids to improve circulation.
Reduce salt intake. Excess salt causes the body to retain water in unusual places, and this can result in puffiness under the eyes. Too much salt can also impair your circulation, and cause the blood vessels under the skin to appear bluer.
Quit smoking. Smoking causes vascular (blood vessel) problems that can not only threaten your life, but also make your blood vessels appear more prominent and bluer beneath the skin.
Cover the problem up with cosmetics. If all else fails, use a yellow or flesh-toned color which will camouflage the problem.
To do away with the unsightly swelling, use a little Preparation H or hemorrhoid cream. Just be careful not to put it too close to your eyes. It will shrink the skin if it is swollen, but won't make the dark circles go away.
Cutting onions will help you cry out some of the moisture under and around your eyes , however it isn't recommended you carry out this procedure daily .This will reduce the darkness under the eyes somehow . Using tea bags under your eyes straight afterwards also helps . Puffiness may not reduce immediately but will shortly afterwards

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kzp   under eye   Feb 18 2007, 03:10 PM
My Cinderella.   Perhaps you haven't been getting as much rest ...   Feb 19 2007, 05:30 PM
kzp   what is that?   Feb 19 2007, 06:18 PM
My Cinderella.   Well, if you want to consider it makeup, then yeah...   Feb 19 2007, 08:56 PM
Chérie.   Make-up was first used with men. Women didn't ...   Feb 20 2007, 12:08 AM
hixfive   yes, cucumber slices do work (for me) isnt there a...   Feb 20 2007, 08:49 PM
mishyerr   Buy some under-eye cream. You just rub it on the s...   Feb 20 2007, 08:57 PM
kzp   yeah i have some of that. i just dont use it enoug...   Feb 21 2007, 10:32 PM
xoxo_koala_kisses_   ^ No, it has some kind of mineral or something in ...   Feb 21 2007, 10:51 PM
kzp   thats exactly how mine are. just like yours. i do ...   Feb 22 2007, 03:36 PM
Jeng   Go get some then, and apply an even layer and make...   Feb 23 2007, 08:05 AM
ashopely   i'm having the same problems right now. went...   Feb 23 2007, 02:10 PM
kzp   QUOTE(ashopely @ Feb 23 2007, 1:10 PM) i...   Feb 24 2007, 01:13 PM
ashopely   can't you while you're doing hw? if you...   Feb 24 2007, 07:58 PM
just_rissa   I would get some sleep if I were you. And yes, try...   Feb 24 2007, 11:46 PM
cup noodles   Establish whether or not this condition runs in th...   Mar 6 2007, 09:40 PM
emazing   Hm, I have terrible undereye bags as well, and the...   Mar 10 2007, 06:25 PM
&/degradanca.   i have the exact same problem. mine are definitel...   Mar 10 2007, 09:08 PM
mishyerr   I think bags are cute. Honestly. Maybe because I...   Mar 12 2007, 05:12 PM
NYCin2009   bags are usually caused my poor diet or lack of sl...   Jun 3 2007, 01:57 AM


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