I know alot of people ask this question, but its worth a shot! LOL.?

Question

Alot of people ask how to get rid of dark circles, even I have about twice before, I think.

But I have been doing some research and I heard that Vitamin K is good for under eye circles, is that true? And theres a homemade recipe with gelatin? Does that work? (do you know the recipe?)

The bags under my eyes aren't from sleep deprivation, salty foods or any of that. They are hereditary; can I still get rid of them? (with out surgery! I'm 17 LOL) I'm hoping I grow into them with time but it's not looking up.

Right now I'm using; the Fast Response Eye Cream from MAC, and I don't think it's working .. but the lady at the counter said you normally see results within 6 weeks. I think its only been 3 so far.

Any other tips would be helpful! I wear glasses, sometimes contacts, but I get so self consious with contacts even with concealer.

Thanks in advance!

ah! I didnt know MAC ruins your pores! does it really? LOL I have to admit, I'm a MAC-aholic.

Do you think my dermatologist could recommend something for under eye circles?

I think im going sometime in the next 3 weeks for a visit.

I use concealer, (MAC :] lol) and it works good for concealing everything else BUT my under eyes. Its just horrible.

Answer 1

There are many causes of dark circles, from age, heredity, allergies, cold or sinus infection, bone structure and glasses which are not so commonly known.
http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2006/11/27/causes-of-dark-circles/

If you would like to apply home remedies to reduce dark circles, here are some of my suggestions:
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.
http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2007/01/01/special-spa-home-remedy-to-reduce-dark-circles/

Answer 2

I don't know an answer to dark circles, I have dark circles too and i HATE THEM!
but stop using MAC at once! MAC ruins your skin and makes your have huge pores, and it doesnt work! If you are using their make-up, thats even worse! Switch to Bare Essentials, i use it and it's really nice. It doesnt matte rwhat the MAC people say... it totally ruins it!

Answer 3

I have dark circles too but I just put on make up on so no one can tell that I have dark circles.

Answer 4

I have that problem too, after seeing my Doctor he did a liver test & found I had a liver disorder so he gave me medication & a liver tonic (Milk Thistle) so far I can see a slight improvement. I suggest a visit to your doctor to eliminate this first, & get his/hers profesional opinion & advice.
Good luck.

Answer 5

use biotherm eye retna cream, i may be spelling it wrong. I use it i love it.
and usually ingrediants that have lemon tend to work with the appearance. DO NOT PUT LEMONS ON YOUR EYES!!!! just look at the bottles ingreadience

Answer 6

try a better diet...and putting cucumber slices on your eyes. tea bags can help too. (as in you need to make tea, the the bags cool slightly, but still when warm) place them on your eyes, and listen to some music to soothe. =)

Answer 7

ok the dark circles might be alergies i'd be careful and ask a doctor soon!

Answer 8

does anyone know about the gelatin stuff i want to know too

i need recipes

Answer 9

i dont know about all teh other stuff but my mom used the vit k cream and she looked loads better

Answer 10

concealor my dear girl.