whats the cure for undereye circles?

Question

I have dark circles (not bags!) that i want to get rid of....but I want to avoid buying a bunch of "miracle creams" that dont work. Any suggestions for a cream that will lighten or erase the dark cirlces? I already get enought sleep, take vitamins and moisturize daily.

Answer 1

Buy a box of regular, old fashioned unflavored gelatin (e.g. Knox) from grocery store. Take a small cup or bowl and put in 1 teaspoon of the gelatin mix. Add one tablespoon of boiling water & stir for a minute. Test it on your wrist to make sure it is not too hot. Then, using a cotton ball, pat it under your eyes as you would an eye cream or gel. Go lie down and listen to some music, or take a bath & let it stay on for at least 30 minutes. Then just rinse it off.Gelatin is very high in Vitamin K & Biotin. It will not remove your dark circles on the first application (but you will notice a difference), but if you do it daily for a week, and then 2-3 times a week for maintenance, you should notice a drastic reduction in dark circles.
Fore more home remedies and tips to reduce dark circles, visit http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2007/01/01/special-spa-home-remedy-to-reduce-dark-circles/

Answer 2

I tried a lot of brands for my dark circles and never noticed that unereye cream worked (not even the luxury eye creams), so don't waste too much money on it. Instead you can try homemade recipes. They cost next to nothing and, strangely enough, I found them more effective than the other products. My favorite is immortelle (or helichrysum) hydrosol that I spritz on my lids in the morning and at night. You could buy it from the internet: http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/helichrysum-immever-floral-water-p-795.html
Check this site for other home remedies for dark circles: http://www.wellnesstalk.org/darkcircles.html

Answer 3

I use Maybelline's cover stick in Ivory - it comes in about 5 different shades, is reasonably priced at around $5, and lasts about 3-4 months.

It really does the trick and also can be used on blemishes - a little dab and blend!

Still another way I use it is on my eyelid and under the brow as a base before applying my eyeshadow. This kinda' "cements" the shadow for the day with no fading or falling into the creases.

So, a real necessity for us beauties!!

Answer 4

Okay you already know this but drink lots of water,
You defiantly want to try The facial Highlighting Pen by Mary Kay: The special light-reflecting pigments in the new MK Signature™ Facial Highlighting Pen optically “lift” the shadowy areas of your face. Instantly your skin looks brighter, your tone more even and your face more radiant. This easy-to-use, super-sheer formula can be reapplied throughout the day to keep you looking refreshed and natural. And it’s available in four shades, for all skin tones.
This will help with the dark circles, to conceal them.
You also may have allergies, you can see your DR. for that. But for the time being try the Pen. I use it everyday.

Answer 5

some people naturally have more pigmentation (the stuff that makes your skin darker) around their eyes...you could go out and buy a good concealer...maybe estee lauder or something...and also...puttin a teaspoon in the freezer 4 10 mins then taking it out and puttin it under your eyes for 15/20 seconds also makes a difference...hope that helps...

p.s make sure the concealer is the right shade 4 your skin...white circles look just as bad as black ones!!

Answer 6

A concealer will do the job, but isn't a permanent solution.

The only thing that really works is Hylexin serious dark circles. It says that dark circles really come from leaking blood vessles and Hylexin prevents it, so your dark circles disappear...
It is really expensive though...
But for me, it helped.

Answer 7

Drink lots of water, get lots of sleep and get a Vitamin E stick from Wal-Mart in the vitamin supplement section. I've been using it and it's really helping to lighten them!

Answer 8

I read something about using potatoes once. Anyway, I have 50 zillion different types of eye creams and none of them remotely work. You should use a yellow concealer mixed with a tiny bit of foundation.

Answer 9

My allergist told me that it's a hereditary condition. It's caused by allergies, and allergists call kids who have them "shiners." There are bleaching products, but it doesn't help what is below the skin.

Get tested for allergies. The only possible remedy my doctor suggested was allergy shots.

Answer 10

When my sister checked it out with a Dr she was told it was a sign of low iron, being aneimic..I would get a blood test.