will using a gradual self tanner moisturizer around my eye area reduce dark under-eye circles?

Question

I was thinking about picking up some of the Jergens natural glow Face moisturizer. Has anyone seen an improvment on dark undereye circles from using this product? Mine are terrible and I hate having to cake on loads of makeup to cover them. Thanks!

I get 8-10 hours of sleep a night so its not that. The only thing that helps my under eye circles is sun tanning, but I don't do that anymore.

Answer 1

i have to suggest that you schedule enough sleep in your life. lack of sleep causes your under eye circles.
want a skin conditioner that ain't gonna cost an arm and a leg? buy some Vaseline intensive care lotion. it comes in different strengths and it's cheap.

Answer 2

I used a sunless tanner for about 2 months this fall because I had some weddings to go to. I have dark circles under my eyes because I work a full time job, part time job, and go to school full time so I always look tired. But seriously, while I was using the sunless tanners I didn't look tired at all. I'm not saying that they will totally take away the dark circles, but the lotion definetly helps!! I would recommend it.

Answer 3

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/



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Answer 4

It is not recommended to use these chemicals near the eyes. the skin under the eye is very thin, and delicate. As a pro makeup artist, and fellow dark circle sufferer, the best solution is sparing use of creamy, not dry, concealer that has light reflective qualities. Choose a yellow based color (yellow counteracts blue) no more that 2 shades lighter than your natural skin color. Too light and you will end up pasty gray,& attracting more attention to the area. If you powder to set the area use light reflective powder, minerals are perfect, but very lightly. When cleaning eye area avoid tugging at all costs it breaks the small blood vessles causing more darkness.

Answer 5

I think this would work...but your under eye area is very sensitive, I don't know about applying tanning chemicals there. It would probably be harmless, but if you put a lot of heavy stuff under your eyes besides concealor and some light moisturizer, you could end up getting wrinkles.

Answer 6

I would dab it on with a foundation sponge or a Q-tip. Just let it dry and don't wipe it in your eye. If you do, it causes a bit of an itchy eye for a few minutes, but no problems afterward. I use a bit on my face every now and then to even out my skin tone, so it should work great for that too.

Answer 7

No it will have the opposite effect - get some vitamin E capsules and after you remove your makeup at night apply the contents of one full capsule under each eye-you will see a huge difference i just a few applications! Good Luck!