Fix dark circles under the eyes don't cover them
published:
Saturday | July 12, 2008
Keisha Brown, Saturday Life Writer
Ladies, if after you apply foundation in the morning, your next step is dabbing your concealer under your eyes to hide those pesky dark circles, it's time you did something about it. Put down the concealer and go get some real help. Stop hiding the problem and fix the problem instead.
What you should know
Some dark under-eye circles are an inherited trait related to bone structure and skin pigment. Facial bone structure that produces the appearance of deep-set eyes also contributes to the appearance of shadowed under-eye circles.
Veins around the eyes are more prominent on individuals with pale skin and this can accentuate blotchess. For some people, exposure to the sun can lead to excessive melanin production in the area under the eyes, which also results in dark circles under the eyes.
A variety of medical conditions can also contribute directly or indirectly to the appearance of dark under-eye circles. Allergies and asthma lead to itchy, swollen eyes that can be made worse by scratching. Any medication that dilates blood vessels can affect the skin around the eyes, making the area darker.
The marks sometimes indicate circulatory problems, including kidney and liver malfunction. Nutritional problems, particularly a shortage of vitamin K, and dehydration can also cause the condition.
Stress, fatigue, and ageing can contribute to the appearance of under-eye circles. These factors may be the sole cause of the condition, and can exacerbate the appearance of dark circles in combination with other causes.
The circles caused by stress and fatigue can often be remedied by getting adequate rest and proper nutrition. Age-related under-eye circles and persistent dark circles that result from other causes, however, typically require cosmetic treatment from a qualified cosmetic dermatologist.
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don't cover them
Keisha Brown
Saturday Life Writer
Ladies, if after you apply foundation in the morning, your next step is dabbing your concealer under your eyes to hide those pesky dark circles.
It's time you did something about it. Put down the concealer and go get some real help. Stop hiding the problem and fix the problem instead.
What you should know
Some dark under-eye circles are an inherited trait related to bone structure and skin pigment. Facial bone structure that produces the appearance of deep-set eyes also contributes to the appearance of shadowed under eye circles.
Veins around the eyes are more prominent on individuals with pale skin and this can accentuate blotchess. For some people, exposure to the sun can lead to excessive melanin production in the area under the eyes, which also results in dark circles under the eyes.
A variety of medical conditions can also contribute directly or indirectly to the appearance of dark under-eye circles. Allergies and asthma lead to itchy, swollen eyes that can be made worse by scratching. Any medication that dilates blood vessels can affect the skin around the eyes, making the area darker.
The marks sometimes indicate circulatory problems, including kidney and liver malfunction. Nutritional problems, particularly a shortage of vitamin K, and dehydration can also cause the condition.
Stress, fatigue, and ageing can contribute to the appearance of under-eye circles. These factors may be the sole cause of the condition, and can exacerbate the appearance of dark circles in combination with other causes.
The circles caused by stress and fatigue can often be remedied by getting adequate rest and proper nutrition. Age-related under-eye circles and persistent dark circles that result from other causes, however, typically require cosmetic treatment from a qualified cosmetic dermatologist.
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don't cover them
Keisha Brown
Saturday Life Writer
Ladies, if after you apply foundation in the morning, your next step is dabbing your concealer under your eyes to hide those pesky dark circles.
It's time you did something about it. Put down the concealer and go get some real help. Stop hiding the problem and fix the problem instead.
What you should know
Some dark under-eye circles are an inherited trait related to bone structure and skin pigment. Facial bone structure that produces the appearance of deep-set eyes also contributes to the appearance of shadowed under eye circles.
Veins around the eyes are more prominent on individuals with pale skin and this can accentuate blotchess. For some people, exposure to the sun can lead to excessive melanin production in the area under the eyes, which also results in dark circles under the eyes.
A variety of medical conditions can also contribute directly or indirectly to the appearance of dark under-eye circles. Allergies and asthma lead to itchy, swollen eyes that can be made worse by scratching. Any medication that dilates blood vessels can affect the skin around the eyes, making the area darker.
The marks sometimes indicate circulatory problems, including kidney and liver malfunction. Nutritional problems, particularly a shortage of vitamin K, and dehydration can also cause the condition.
Stress, fatigue, and ageing can contribute to the appearance of under-eye circles. These factors may be the sole cause of the condition, and can exacerbate the appearance of dark circles in combination with other causes.
The circles caused by stress and fatigue can often be remedied by getting adequate rest and proper nutrition. Age-related under-eye circles and persistent dark circles that result from other causes, however, typically require cosmetic treatment from a qualified cosmetic dermatologist.
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The circles caused by stress and fatigue can often be remedied by getting adequate rest and proper nutrition.
What you should do
Under-eye circles can generally be prevented or minimised. The best methods for doing this include using a daily moisturiser with sunscreen, maintaining a healthy and balanced diet with plenty of iron and vitamin K, and getting enough sleep.
For most young people, these preventive methods will be enough to keep dark circles from becoming a problem. As people grow older, however, the skin is less able to rebound from stress, fatigue, and exposure to environmental elements, even with the aid of nutrition, sleep and moisturising lotions.
There are a variety of treatments available for dark under-eye circles. Many topical creams are available that have been specifically designed to address the marks. Common ingredients include chamomile and vitamin E. Laser resurfacing and intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments are good options because they can reduce or eliminate the appearance of prominent veins and capillaries.
Chemical peels, too, can be effective in rejuvenating skin around the eyes to eliminate dark circles by exfoliating damaged upper layers of skin to reveal new, healthier skin. Also, injectable dermal filler procedures, such as collagen injections and fat transfer, can be used to augment recessed areas to eliminate the shadowing that can give the appearance of dark under-eye circles.
