What are some good products to use for dark circles under the eyes?

Question

I have dark circles under and around the sides of my eyes. I want to find a good product,(a cheap one that works) that realyy works. I've heard that Preperation H works,has anyone else?

Answer 1

I wouldn't use preperation H!!! I use mary kay soothing eye gel sooooo nice!

Answer 2

-Bags are sometimes caused by water retention, if you're retaining water your problem may only be temporary and will clear on its own.

-Sleep on your back. Apparently this keeps water from pooling up under your eyes overnight.

-Use an anti-puffiness cream or serum, there are plenty out there. Dab it very gently under your eyes and pick a formula that can be worn alone or under makeup. I find that those containing chamomille work well. I have sensitive and oily skin and it works well for me when I need to use it. Overnight I use Neutrogena Active Copper cream, works well and I found that I rarely wake up with bags anymore.

-Stay clear of things that irritate allergies or the eyes in general (i.e., cigarette smoke)

-Bags that are hereditary or are the result of fat deposits building up will likely require surgery to permanently remove them.

A couple of "home remedy" type things I found too:

Raw potato slices will help tighten baggy, puffy eyes. All you need is a potato and a knife or slicer!

To Make:

1. Slice 1/4 potato to fit over your eyes.

2. Cut 2 slices or, if you prefer, 5 to 10 very thin slices, several for each eye. Either method works.

To Use:

1. Spritz eye area with water.

2. Lying down, place the potato slices on your eyelids and leave in place for at least 10 minutes for best results.

Also, you can place a couple of spoons (metal) in your freezer overnight. While lying down, rest the cold spoons on your eyes for 10-20 minutes. According to the site I found this on, the condition should improve after 14 consecutive days of use. My personal opinion is that overnight in the fridge is a better choice or a cold compress of some sort. I don't know if anyone out there has ever had the experience of pulling something frozen off of skin-but it HURTS and can tear skin off.

There are countless ways to decrease or diminish eye baggage. These are just a few suggestions. Hope they help.

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

PHP. H not for circles, if u are born{ inherit} them then use a lite make up , You can use a good eye cream which feels good and smoothes, The best is Minerals, Use littlle bit a shade ligher than the color of skin on your wrist. good luck.

Answer 5

Preparation H only works for the swelling under your eyes, not the darkness.

Answer 6

Physician's Formula Gentle Cover Concealer Stick. I love it.

Answer 7

check the links below for natural homemade beauty tips to:--Dark circles / Puffiness / Eye bags
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2006/08/natural-eye-care-tips-dark-circles.html#name1

Answer 8

i have this proplem,but its better than havin un ugly nose
f u have born with it u cants remove it ,accept it
u can jus cover it by mak up
its a sensitive area so try nt usin cheap concealors
i use lancome its jentle on my skin

Answer 9

It makes the skin tant but doesn't take away wrinkles. It's the secret that models don't want you to know.

Answer 10

try anything by mac. mac is a little more but it works wonders. or us oil of olay that works also