dark circles under my eyes (ahhhh!)
#1
06-22-06, 08:57 AM
dark circles under my eyes (ahhhh!)
I'm a 25 year old male and I've had dark circles under my eyes since I was a little kid. I'm assuming they are hereditary since many in my family have the same problem. They aren't "bags" per se, just darkened skin in and around the tear trough area.
Is there anything that can get rid of this? Whether it's lasers, chemical peels, or invasive surgery, I'm willing to try it. I'm tired of looking tired!
Is there anything that can get rid of this? Whether it's lasers, chemical peels, or invasive surgery, I'm willing to try it. I'm tired of looking tired!
#3
06-22-06, 03:16 PM
Read this and see if you fall under any of them. Obviously, ignore the "Pregnancy and Menstruation" part as that can not be a cause for you.
http://allergies.about.com/od/darkcircles/a/aa071304.htm
http://allergies.about.com/od/darkcircles/a/aa071304.htm
#4
06-22-06, 07:16 PM
Thanks for the replies.
I did consult a dermotologist a few years back, but he said that because my family has them, it was "natural and wouldn't recommend young people getting cosmetic surgery just to feel better about themselves". What does he know, anyway!!!
I checked the link you gave me, and I'm pretty sure it's hereditary. I'm sure there are a lot of other people out there in the same situation, so I guess I'll have to wait to see if any of them reply. Thanks again!
I did consult a dermotologist a few years back, but he said that because my family has them, it was "natural and wouldn't recommend young people getting cosmetic surgery just to feel better about themselves". What does he know, anyway!!!
I checked the link you gave me, and I'm pretty sure it's hereditary. I'm sure there are a lot of other people out there in the same situation, so I guess I'll have to wait to see if any of them reply. Thanks again!
#5
06-22-06, 08:57 PM
Group Moderator
If the dermatologist talked about, but wouldn't recommend, cosmetic surgery, it sounds like the plastic surgeon is the person you should talk to if you want to pursue this.
kathann
voted this post useful.
#6
06-26-06, 08:09 AM
This product will not completely get rid of the dark circles, but it does help.
http://www.clinique.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY4909&PRODUCT_ID=PROD8837
http://www.clinique.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY4909&PRODUCT_ID=PROD8837
#7
07-26-06, 08:22 AM
Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2
Upvotes: 0
Received 0 Upvotes
on
0 Posts
help
i need help
i have dark eye circles around my eyes and i dont know why!?! i get good amount of sleep. But i didnt have them when i was a baby. I asked some of my friends and they say it because i wear glasses is that true? I was think about getting contact lenes because glasses are annoying. But I dont want to get them because i have dark circle and my glasses dont show them as much when i wear them. Contacts show everything around my eyes. Sometimes i try so hard to look good my friends dont try as hard as me and they get the perfect look. Doesnt anyone feel like that?
Also i heard about using potatoes under your eyes?? does that work?? Plus was is viatmin k capsules??
i have dark eye circles around my eyes and i dont know why!?! i get good amount of sleep. But i didnt have them when i was a baby. I asked some of my friends and they say it because i wear glasses is that true? I was think about getting contact lenes because glasses are annoying. But I dont want to get them because i have dark circle and my glasses dont show them as much when i wear them. Contacts show everything around my eyes. Sometimes i try so hard to look good my friends dont try as hard as me and they get the perfect look. Doesnt anyone feel like that?
Also i heard about using potatoes under your eyes?? does that work?? Plus was is viatmin k capsules??
#8
07-26-06, 08:55 AM
Group Moderator
The solution is based on what the cause of the circles is in the first place. Without knowing that, I am unable to give any advice other than trying over the counter products claiming to combat this condition or seeking the advice of a dermatologist.
kathann
voted this post useful.
#9
07-26-06, 09:45 AM
Welcome to the DIY forums ineedanswers 
You may want to read up on the site I referred beerock to. Here's another one:
http://www.thedailystar.net/magazine/2005/10/02/health.htm
If none of those top eight causes apply to you as Mitch17 mentioned, seek the advice of a dermatologist. If you don't know what the real cause is, it's hard to come up with a good solution.
You may want to read up on the site I referred beerock to. Here's another one:
http://www.thedailystar.net/magazine/2005/10/02/health.htm
If none of those top eight causes apply to you as Mitch17 mentioned, seek the advice of a dermatologist. If you don't know what the real cause is, it's hard to come up with a good solution.
#10
07-26-06, 12:02 PM
Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2
Upvotes: 0
Received 0 Upvotes
on
0 Posts
help
thanks for the replies!
im pretty sure i have them because of hereditary but is there anyways i can remove them? Will any scrubs help?
it is just i have pale skin and my face looks odd with them
im pretty sure i have them because of hereditary but is there anyways i can remove them? Will any scrubs help?
it is just i have pale skin and my face looks odd with them
#11
07-26-06, 12:24 PM
You can't scrub it out or off. Read that article again I've posted. There's a lot of information about dealing with it.
Remember it's still best to check with a dermatologist as Mitch17 mentioned.
Here it is directly from that site:
"Dealing with them
Common sense measures such as getting plenty of sleep and treating allergies can often help reduce dark circles. Short-term tricks used by some models, such as applying cool cucumber slices or cool tea bags to the undereye area, reduce swelling in the short term. For those in whom the dark circles are due to true skin pigmentation, lightening agents -- used with care in this sensitive area -- can help. However, be sure to check with your dermatologist first, to determine whether your circles are due to superficial pigment or veins beneath the thin lower eyelid skin.
The definitive treatment for those with sagging undereye skin and dark circles is blepharoplasty. This surgery removes the excess skin and fat pads under the eyes. It is one of the most common aesthetic procedures performed by plastic surgeons. Blepharoplasty is often combined with laser resurfacing, depending on the amount of wrinkling around the eyes. This surgery does not actually remove dark circles, but once the bags are gone there will be less shadowing and the circles will be less noticeable. Your overall appearance will be more youthful and rested. The recovery time is one to two weeks.
Natural remedies for preventing puffy eyes, dark circles and fine lines bags, wrinkles, dark circles aren't life-threatening, but still, you'd rather not have them staring back at you in the mirror. With little fat and no thick collagen underneath, the sensitive skin around your eyes is the thinnest on your body. In some places, it's only 0.4 millimetres--about the thickness of four sheets of paper. No cream or pill can erase eye area beauty bummers, but there are natural ways to reduce their appearance and help prevent them in the first place.
Bag the Bags
Puffy eyes (or bags) are the number one complaint of many. Actually just build-up of fluid, undereye bags often signal that you're not getting the requisite seven to nine hours of sleep a night. Sleep is when your body rejuvenates. Blood flow and circulation increase, eliminating waste and delivering vital nutrients, like oxygen, to your skin. If you're getting plenty of shut-eye and still have puffy eyes, the culprit may be allergies, too much salt in your diet, poor circulation, hormonal changes, hereditary factors or simply the ageing process.
For an at-home "anti-puff" remedy, try applying a cold compress of rosemary tea to increase circulation, which helps reduce swelling around the eyes. Make tea by bringing a half cup of fresh rosemary and a quart of water to a boil. Steep for 20 minutes, then strain and chill. Soak a washcloth in the tea, ring out extra liquid anal place over eyes for 15 to 20 minutes, once a day, as needed.
Another circulation-boosting treatment is acupressure. This is an easy exercise that you can also do every day. Close your eyes and gently press your ring finger underneath one eye, moving from the inside corner to the outside corner. Do this 10 to 15 times. Then repeat on the other eye.
To minimise the appearance of bags, plump up skin with moisturiser, one that contains vitamin C, an antioxidant that protects skin cells from damage and supports collagen production; liquorice (or fennel) extract, an anti-inflammatory; and stabilised oxygen, a form of hydrogen peroxide that promotes circulation.
Hide those circles
As with bags, dark circles--which are simply veins showing through the thin skin--often result from lack of sleep. Other causes can be seasonal allergies, poor circulation, hormonal imbalances or genetics.
The best fix for dark circles is camouflage. For the most natural look, James recommends using a creamy stick concealer that is the same shade or one shade lighter than your skin tone. First, apply foundation. Then dot on concealer while lowering your chin slightly as you look into a mirror, bringing circles into focus. Start at the deepest part of the shadow using a small brush (like a lipstick brush). Use your pinkie or ring finger to blend.
Proactive Protection
Fine lines and wrinkles are an inevitable part of the ageing process, but that's no excuse to throw in your hat or sunglasses. Sun is your worst enemy, so proactive protection is key. Experts recommend using a full-spectrum SPF 15 sunscreen (or moisturiser) with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide daily and wear UV-blocking sunglasses faithfully to prevent squint lines. In addition, apply a moisturiser around your eyes--even if you have oily skin--since this skin dries out easily. Experts also recommend using a product with an antioxidant vitamin, such as C or E, which promotes cell turnover and helps skin retain its suppleness.
Handle with care
Be gentle when applying or removing eye products because as you age, the skin around the eye area doesn't "bounce back" like it used to. Rubbing and pulling will stretch the skin and reduce its elasticity. When treating the skin around your eyes, pat gently using your ring, middle or pinkie finger because they are not as strong as your index finger and therefore less likely to cause damage.
Always treat the area around your eyes with care. Never use toner as an eye makeup remover, even if it's made with witch hazel or labelled alcohol-free, it can irritate the sensitive eye area. Use a product for removing makeup that has ingredients known to be great for the skin, like apricot kernel oil, sweet almond oil or walnut oil. After you use the remover, sweep a cotton ball over your eye lids once with a moisturising 'untoner' of pure aloe vera juice (available in natural food stores), straight from the refrigerator."
Eating a whole-foods, plant-based diet, drinking plenty of water (eight 8-ounce glasses daily), and avoiding alcohol, coffee, tea and caffeinated soft drinks also go a long way in preventing bags, circles and wrinkles."
Remember it's still best to check with a dermatologist as Mitch17 mentioned.
Here it is directly from that site:
"Dealing with them
Common sense measures such as getting plenty of sleep and treating allergies can often help reduce dark circles. Short-term tricks used by some models, such as applying cool cucumber slices or cool tea bags to the undereye area, reduce swelling in the short term. For those in whom the dark circles are due to true skin pigmentation, lightening agents -- used with care in this sensitive area -- can help. However, be sure to check with your dermatologist first, to determine whether your circles are due to superficial pigment or veins beneath the thin lower eyelid skin.
The definitive treatment for those with sagging undereye skin and dark circles is blepharoplasty. This surgery removes the excess skin and fat pads under the eyes. It is one of the most common aesthetic procedures performed by plastic surgeons. Blepharoplasty is often combined with laser resurfacing, depending on the amount of wrinkling around the eyes. This surgery does not actually remove dark circles, but once the bags are gone there will be less shadowing and the circles will be less noticeable. Your overall appearance will be more youthful and rested. The recovery time is one to two weeks.
Natural remedies for preventing puffy eyes, dark circles and fine lines bags, wrinkles, dark circles aren't life-threatening, but still, you'd rather not have them staring back at you in the mirror. With little fat and no thick collagen underneath, the sensitive skin around your eyes is the thinnest on your body. In some places, it's only 0.4 millimetres--about the thickness of four sheets of paper. No cream or pill can erase eye area beauty bummers, but there are natural ways to reduce their appearance and help prevent them in the first place.
Bag the Bags
Puffy eyes (or bags) are the number one complaint of many. Actually just build-up of fluid, undereye bags often signal that you're not getting the requisite seven to nine hours of sleep a night. Sleep is when your body rejuvenates. Blood flow and circulation increase, eliminating waste and delivering vital nutrients, like oxygen, to your skin. If you're getting plenty of shut-eye and still have puffy eyes, the culprit may be allergies, too much salt in your diet, poor circulation, hormonal changes, hereditary factors or simply the ageing process.
For an at-home "anti-puff" remedy, try applying a cold compress of rosemary tea to increase circulation, which helps reduce swelling around the eyes. Make tea by bringing a half cup of fresh rosemary and a quart of water to a boil. Steep for 20 minutes, then strain and chill. Soak a washcloth in the tea, ring out extra liquid anal place over eyes for 15 to 20 minutes, once a day, as needed.
Another circulation-boosting treatment is acupressure. This is an easy exercise that you can also do every day. Close your eyes and gently press your ring finger underneath one eye, moving from the inside corner to the outside corner. Do this 10 to 15 times. Then repeat on the other eye.
To minimise the appearance of bags, plump up skin with moisturiser, one that contains vitamin C, an antioxidant that protects skin cells from damage and supports collagen production; liquorice (or fennel) extract, an anti-inflammatory; and stabilised oxygen, a form of hydrogen peroxide that promotes circulation.
Hide those circles
As with bags, dark circles--which are simply veins showing through the thin skin--often result from lack of sleep. Other causes can be seasonal allergies, poor circulation, hormonal imbalances or genetics.
The best fix for dark circles is camouflage. For the most natural look, James recommends using a creamy stick concealer that is the same shade or one shade lighter than your skin tone. First, apply foundation. Then dot on concealer while lowering your chin slightly as you look into a mirror, bringing circles into focus. Start at the deepest part of the shadow using a small brush (like a lipstick brush). Use your pinkie or ring finger to blend.
Proactive Protection
Fine lines and wrinkles are an inevitable part of the ageing process, but that's no excuse to throw in your hat or sunglasses. Sun is your worst enemy, so proactive protection is key. Experts recommend using a full-spectrum SPF 15 sunscreen (or moisturiser) with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide daily and wear UV-blocking sunglasses faithfully to prevent squint lines. In addition, apply a moisturiser around your eyes--even if you have oily skin--since this skin dries out easily. Experts also recommend using a product with an antioxidant vitamin, such as C or E, which promotes cell turnover and helps skin retain its suppleness.
Handle with care
Be gentle when applying or removing eye products because as you age, the skin around the eye area doesn't "bounce back" like it used to. Rubbing and pulling will stretch the skin and reduce its elasticity. When treating the skin around your eyes, pat gently using your ring, middle or pinkie finger because they are not as strong as your index finger and therefore less likely to cause damage.
Always treat the area around your eyes with care. Never use toner as an eye makeup remover, even if it's made with witch hazel or labelled alcohol-free, it can irritate the sensitive eye area. Use a product for removing makeup that has ingredients known to be great for the skin, like apricot kernel oil, sweet almond oil or walnut oil. After you use the remover, sweep a cotton ball over your eye lids once with a moisturising 'untoner' of pure aloe vera juice (available in natural food stores), straight from the refrigerator."
Eating a whole-foods, plant-based diet, drinking plenty of water (eight 8-ounce glasses daily), and avoiding alcohol, coffee, tea and caffeinated soft drinks also go a long way in preventing bags, circles and wrinkles."
