Wednesday, August 27, 2008

How to Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Eyes.


If you have dark circles under your eyes it could be due to food allergies or weak kidney function,poor kidney function leads to bad circulation and so causes dark circles, some people are born with dark pigmentation under their eyes and so this is hereditary. To find out which of these is causing your raccoon eyes just follow these steps !


Look in the mirror and lightly apply some pressure to your under eye area, if the dark area lightens momentarily then the most likely cause is poor circulation, if there is no lightening then your dark circles are more than likely genetic.


Either way there are a lot of things you can do do diminish or conceal them, try the following tips and you will have beautiful, bright eyes.


TIPS AND TRICKS


What foods to eat to get rid of dark circles under eyes ?


1. Eat foods that support kidney function such as, salmon, walnuts, garlic, kidney beans, ginger, raspberries, blackberries, onions and beetroot.


2. Take a horsetail supplement (500mg twice daily) and magnesium supplement (300mg twice daily).


3. Drink 2 glasses of cranberry juice daily.


4. Try Uva Ursi Tea or in capsule form.


5. Eat iron rich foods such as dark green leafy vegetables, spinach, lettuce, etc.,



What eye cream to use to get rid of dark circles under eyes ?


1. Creams which contain yarrow root, aloe vera and vitamin k are proven to have fantastic effects on dark under-eye circles.



How do I conceal dark circles under eyes ?


1. Use concealing powders which contain light diffusing particles and mica or a creamy concealer one shade lighter than your skin tone to conceal dark circles. Lightly dab on the concealer and blend well, do not rub it in to your skin as the skin under your eyes is very delicate.


2. Use a white make-up high-lighting pen or cream in the corners of your eyes to brighten up the eye area.



Other Tips and Tricks


1. Get at least 8 hours sleep every night, your beauty sleep really is important !


2. Use cucumber slices or used teabags on your eyes to brighten and refresh your under-eye area.



Follow these tips for beautiful, sparkling, bright eyes !





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