Many women, and even men, get them- those annoying dark circles or bags underneath your eyes. They’re caused from veins carrying blue (deoxygenated) blood beneath the surface of the skin and can be very irritating. Allergies and fatigue can cause the skin underneath the eyes to look pale, making dark circles more noticeable. A lack of vitamins and nutrients, such as vitamin K or iron, in the diet may also be to blame, leading to discoloration.
Whether you had a long night, didn’t get enough sleep, or are under a lot of stress, those annoying things keep coming back. The quickest way to hide these dark circles is by using concealer. But be careful when choosing one because the biggest mistake women make is using a concealer that is too light for their skin. Stick to gold tones that match your skin because the gold will counter-act the blue’ish tones. Make sure to blend the concealer around your entire eye, not just underneath. This makes your entire eye look naturally bright and you won’t have one bright block underneath your eye.
Concealer can go a long way, masking the discoloration temporarily, but what about when the concealer wears off? You can look into buying special under-eye products that help get rid of these circles so you can skip the concealer entirely.
If you are going to buy an under-eye treatment, make sure to read up on the special ingredients these serums and creams use. Not all of them will be the right one for you and your eyes. If you have sensitive skin, go for a milder and gentler formula so you won’t irritate your skin. Depending on the severity of your dark circles, different products have different strengths so make sure to get the right one for your condition.
Always try to get at least 7 hours of sleep and eat well balanced meals throughout the day because the most important step you can take to treat your dark circles and puffiness is to cleanse your body on the inside first.
