Undereye Circles

Updated on March 18, 2011
B.J. asks from Plainfield, IL
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Help! My undereye circles are getting out of control! No matter how much sleep I get thery're there and getting darker! Can anyone reccommend any creams or home remedies that may help?!

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E.M.

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Vitamin K works wonders for them. Also, try Mary Kay's Timewise Targeted Action Eye Revitalizer. It's awesome :)

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A.C.

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Are you sure you aren't eating something that is causing them? Allergies and food sensitivities can sometimes cause dark circles.

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T.J.

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Hylexin, I got it at sephora. Expensive but you only use a tiny bit so it lasts for a long time and really works! This tired working mom swears by it :)

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C.R.

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Are they really dark or is there a hollowness under your eye that make it appear dark? For years I tried using all kinds of things never realizing that it was a groove under my eyes that was causing a shadow under my eyes. Had some filler injected two years ago and still looks great :)
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K.S.

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At your next check up discuss this with your doctor unless you by chance are pregnant. Progesterone during pregnancy darkens pigmentation. If you ars not pregant then there are some illnesses that carry darkening of pigmentation as well. I hope it is not that but wanted to mention in case you can catch any issues early on.

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J.B.

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Circles under the eyes are caused from blood that pools there. I use Arbonne eye cream it works great. Not only for dark circles but also wrinkles and puffiness too.

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M.!.

answers from Columbus on

Look into Teamine as well. It helps w wrimkles too and was dermatologist recommended to me.

L.W.

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I just read this..Hope it helps

Remedies For Dark Circles
What Really Works?
They make us look haggard, wasted and depressed. What remedies for dark circles really work?
A picture speaks a thousand (not-so-good) words. So what dark circle creams and home therapy can get rid of them, or at least cover them?
Dark under eye circles don’t have to bother you forever, so let’s get to work.
Dark Circle Causes
Iron deficiency anemia, lack of sleep, hyperpigmentation, stress, thinning skin, sun damage, food allergies, genetics, fluid retention (due to excessive salty diet and smoking), dehydration, weight loss, aging. These all contribute to the problem. So if the root cause of your problem belongs to any of them, it’s time to correct it.
The bad news is, if it’s genetic, be prepared for minimal results.
Remedies For Dark Circles
An instant dark circles remedy is to use the correct concealer. The shade should be lighter than your foundation. If circles are very dark, choose 2 shades lighter. Great choices can be Revlon New Complexion Concealer, Estee Lauder Smoothing Skin Concealer, Cover Girl Smoothers Concealer, or Neutrogena Smoothing Skin Stick.
Apply a good Vitamin K cream. Vita-K Solution gel or Peter Thomas Roth Power K Eye Rescue help strengthen capillary walls around the dark circles to make them less visible.
One should go for laser treatment only if the case is chronic. Lasers can increase production of collagen thereby thickening skin to make dark circles less visible.
Home remedies for dark circles can include the following:
Drink plenty of water to combat dehydration.
Wear at least SPF 30 sunscreen to prevent more sun damage.
Get enough sleep.
Leave cold teabags, cucumber or potato slices, or washcloths with ice cubes on eyes for 15 minutes regularly.
Take iron supplements if anemic, but consult your doctor first.
Identify the allergens and avoid them. Whether it be pollen, food, whatever, avoidance is the best solution to this. And avoid rubbing your eyes.
Hylexin is the first dark circles eye cream developed for serious dark circles. Featured in several magazines such as Marie Claire, FashionWeekDaily, The Wall Street Journal , Star and Luck.
When you look for a good remedy for dark circles, make sure you look for a corrective puffiness and dark circles eye cream that does additional benefits – firming, moisturizing and repairing the delicate tissue around the eye.

It is not recommended to use any skin lightening product as remedies for dark circles, because the eye area is the thinnest and most sensitive part of the face. Although hyperpigmentation can be corrected, it will need more than that. Because skin lighteners involves skin exfoliation that can encourage further thinning and rubbing of the eyes which is a no-no.

Your eyes are the jewel of your body. Keep them beautiful. :-)

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S.B.

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I would recommend SPÉCIALEYES Specialize Intensive Eye Treatment by Votre Vu because of the description below:
Just say no to puffiness and dark circles and enlist the help of this soothing and effective crème eye treatment that will tone the skin around the eye and promote quicker capillary drainage. When used daily, curative nutrients like evening primrose oil provide both instant and long-term benefits that can result in firmer and brighter skin around the eyes. Used consistently, and especially when in tandem with Tout Le Monde Eye Gelée, it will also aid in diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles providing splendid moisturizing and daily protection.

It is available through my website and here is the link to the product: http://www.votrevu.com/sites/sallybriar/productcatalog?pa...

Please let me know if you have any questions. S.

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T.T.

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it has nothing to do with sleep and everything to do with food allergies/intolerances and environmental allergies

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M.R.

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I would look into food sensitivities and environmental sensitivities. Lyme Disease can also cause dark circles, as can some other disorders/diseases.

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J.L.

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Under eye circles are often related to allergies. Do you have any allergies? I have pretty good success covering mine with concealer slightly lighter than my regular skin tone. Only slightly. Then I apply a skin primer and then brush on Benefit powder concealer. Benefit also makes a really wide range of concealers so they probably have one you'd like.

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N.O.

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My dermatologist recommended the Olay Regenerist line of products.

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