Under-Eye Dark Circles And Puffy Eyes Remedies

Dark circles and puffy eyes are tell tale signs of age, lack of sleep, and stress. Did you know that it may be due to environment and diet? When you see a family member or friend and puffy and dark eyes are visible, first thing that comes to mind may be that they are stressed about something or haven’t slept. Truth is, other factors could be at play.

Most women really don’t know what to do about puffiness and dark circles. Methods and treatments, tried, not working. Sometimes, not even giving a slight result. However, with just a few easy tips, those tired eyes will be rejuvenated! A combination of the proper way to take care of the delicate skin surrounding the eyes, effective quality products, conscious diet, and simple at home techniques, puffiness and dark circles surrounding the eyes will be a thing of the past!

First and foremost, beautiful skin - which is our largest organ-starts from within. Which means, everything we are and aren’t putting in our bodies. A deficiency in vitamin K is a culprit that shows in the eyes. Foods to introduce or increase in your intake would mainly be leafy green vegetables. Other foods high in vitamin K are: meats, eggs, cauliflower, and wheat bran. The combination of an eye cream applied properly, will decrease the appearance of the puffiness and dark circles. When using an eye cream, remember that the area is sensitive and delicate. Be sure to work the cream in a circular motion from the outside corner, under the eye, and towards the center. Be conscious about using a light touch-applying with the ring or pinky finger. These two produce less pressure than the others.

In no time, those puffy dark eyes will have lightened and you can rest assured these tips will help to send those puffy bags packing!

Additional special tips:

Eye cream can be applied around the mouth. This does for the area, what it does for the eyes!
Try a chamomile tea cold compress. Steep chamomile tea bags, then emerge in an ice bath for 5 minutes. Place cool, wet cotton round over eyes followed by the tea bags. Relax for 10 minutes. The cool chamomile has soothing antioxidant properties wonderful for the eyes.