It happens to all of us on certain mornings to look in the mirror and see dark circles , puffiness and even folds that distort our face. Do you want to make these marks disappear ? Here are some tips.
Dark circles
Dark circles under the eyes often betray a dysregulation of the lymphatic tissues and are generally attributable to poor blood circulation. They can be black, bluish, yellowish.
These dark circles are often hereditary. They are accentuated with fatigue, an unhealthy lifestyle, smoking, alcohol consumption or an unhealthy diet.
How to make dark circles disappear?
To reduce dark circles , you must get enough sleep , drink plenty of water , eat a healthy diet and exercise. Of course, we don’t always succeed! Some mornings you need to have something on hand. Dark circles will not disappear, but rather they can be concealed.
Makeup
First, apply a clear powder under the eyes. This step will allow you to conceal dark circles in the morning.
Then spread a foundation on which you will add a concealer , one or two shades lighter than your face.
If the dark circles remain apparent, it would be better not to use an eyeshadow that is too dark, as this will accentuate the image of fatigue and bad looks.
Eye contour care
Morning and evening, apply a specific treatment for the eye contour rich in active draining elements such as ruscus (a shrub of the Liliaceae family) and vitamin K.
Drink water
At the same time, you will need to increase your water intake to revitalize and drain your liver, in addition to adding tone to the lymphatic tissues.
homemade stuff
You can get castor oil (sold in pharmacies) or a floral tonic lotion that you will have previously cooled in the refrigerator. With a few drops of oil, gently massage the contour of your eyes by tapping with your index finger. Then smooth your skin with light pressure.
Do not throw away your green tea bags or even chamomile herbal tea. Put them in the fridge and use them on the mornings when fatigue is felt on your face. Place them gently on your eyes for a few minutes. They will reactivate the blood circulation under your eyes.
What about hemorrhoid creams?
To make dark circles disappear, some have praised the virtues of creams to relieve hemorrhoids. It would even be one of Sandra Bullock ‘s beauty secrets for having such a beautiful complexion.
Indeed, dark circles under the eyes, like hemorrhoids, are caused by a lymphatic and blood problem. However, the skin of the anal region and that of the eyes are very different. In order to avoid allergic reactions or burns, it is not recommended to use anti-hemorrhoid cream on the skin of the face.
Instead , doctors recommend using a cream designed specifically for the eye area. Do not hesitate to discuss it with your pharmacist.
Bags under the eyes
The appearance of bags under the eyes is generally associated with a phenomenon of water retention or fatty matter depositing under the lower eyelid, all associated with sagging skin.
Like dark circles, they betray a state of fatigue or poor lifestyle habits. They are also hereditary and increase with age.
How to make puffiness disappear?
Once again, you can use makeup to hide the bags under your eyes . However, this method will have its limitations. Better hygiene of life
Betting on a healthy diet will facilitate lymphatic circulation and reduce puffiness under the eyes.
You can also apply firming creams enriched with tensor active ingredients. They are available in most pharmacies and specialty shops.
Plastic surgery
It is also possible to resort to surgery, if the pockets are accentuated. The plastic surgeon makes a small incision inside the eyelids to remove excess skin and fat. The operation is relatively simple, but it must be done in most cases under general anesthesia or sedation. The healing is usually done quickly and the results are seen after 3 to 6 months.