under eye Options

[kameron]

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.

[*My Cinderella.*]

Perhaps you haven't been getting as much rest as you should. What time do you go to bed every day? Some good sleep can help reduce the swelling. I know this may seem a bit odd, but you can always try concealer.

[kameron]

what is that?

[*My Cinderella.*]

Well, if you want to consider it makeup, then yeah, it's makeup. It's basically just liquidy powder taht's the shade of your skin. (used to hide bags and what not)

[multifaceted]

Make-up was first used with men. Women didn't use make-up in the old times. Only men.

Male stars have make-up. And don't be afraid to use it. If you are that scared, just steal your mom's concealer.

Other than that, you can sleep more and get ice cubes, tea bags, or cucumber slices to reduce the swelling.

[synthase]

yes, cucumber slices do work (for me)
isnt there a topic on this already?

[*mishyerr*]

Buy some under-eye cream.
You just rub it on the skin under your eyes, and it's not considered make-up. It's more like lotion.

[kameron]

yeah i have some of that.
i just dont use it enough i guess.

is the cucumber thing just a myth?

[me1issaaaa]

^ No, it has some kind of mineral or something in it that's healthy for your skin and deminishes puffiness and all that good stuff.
Mine are genetic, I've always had circles under my eyes. They never go away, no matter how much sleep I get. Maybe your skin is just really fair like mine? Concealer should cover it up. No one will know you wear makeup unless you tell them, and as long as it's the right color

[kameron]

thats exactly how mine are.
just like yours.
i do have white skin.

im seriously thinking about investing in some concealer.

[Jeng]

Go get some then, and apply an even layer and make sure it's the right color tone that goes well with your skin.

[-sincerely]

i'm having the same problems right now.
went to bed at 3 am, woke up at 1:30 pm.
BAD bags.
heard tea bags works?

[kameron]

i'm having the same problems right now.
went to bed at 3 am, woke up at 1:30 pm.
BAD bags.
heard tea bags works?

i've heard of teabags.
but i will have to try them.
i will PM you.

the problem is that i dont have much time to lay down for 12556321 minutes and let teabags/cucumbers sit.

[-sincerely]

can't you while you're doing hw?
if you're outta school, while you're regularly watching tv, or making a call?

[Aerjae]

I would get some sleep if I were you. And yes, try cucumbers. hm... not eating them. on your eyes.

[voguelove]

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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[emazing]

Hm, I have terrible undereye bags as well, and they pretty much suck.
Luckily, Seventeen has some remedies that might help you get rid of your circles. Good luck! http://www.seventeen.com/beauty/secrets/to...,681006,00.html

[alysaphobia]

i have the exact same problem. mine are definitely hereditary, if you look back at my toddler photos i had them even then...
it sucks.
but for right now i'm trying to find a concealer that'll hide them.

[*mishyerr*]

I think bags are cute. Honestly.

Maybe because I have none :(

[NYCin2009]

bags are usually caused my poor diet or lack of sleep. They can be genetic or caused my a variety of other lifestyle choices.

I suggest getting more rest and drinking more water.

As far as other treatments, you should get one of the eye masks which relaxs the muscles around your eyes.

They have plenty of products that reduces the bags under eyes.

Concealer can work if you do it correctly, but if you don't learn to do it well it will just make it look worse and instead of concealing the problem it will highlight the problem.

If you're not into buying something i suggest googling homemade remedies, there are plenty.