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reptilegirl
reptilegirl: 9 months ago

How do I get rid of shadows under my eyes?

(I don't want to use makeup) I sleep more than 8 hours, could it be stress?

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stillwatersiren
stillwatersiren: 9 months ago

This is coming from someone who has had dark under eyes all her life: If you only have them occasionally, it may be lack of sleep. However, if you have them all the time, even when you sleep well, then it's probably just genetics and you can't do much about it. Apparently, leaky capillaries cause the dark discoloration in the delicate skin under the eye. I've read that you can try putting used tea bags on them - the caffeine might improve their appearance - but make sure they've cooled first! Also, NEVER put ice or anything frozen on them as others have suggested. This will only make you look way worse - red and puffy. The under eye skin is way too sensitive for that! There's not too much you can try that isn't either makeup or an expensive cream that may not even work. Best thing is to just accept it as part of your unique, natural look. You will be beautiful with or without them. Did you know that at one time in history, dark under eyes were even in vogue? Mine used to bother me more, but now I'm mostly over it. On the rare occasion that I wear makeup, I put a little bit of concealer on them and that's it. Otherwise, I just go with it.

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TheHelper566
TheHelper566: 9 months ago via iPhone

More sleep

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LadyDeadpool: 9 months ago via Android
I have the same problem. More sleep doesn't help much.
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TheHelper566: 9 months ago via iPhone
It does for me
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XxYSOSERIOUSxX: 9 months ago via Android

Cucumber

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just_saying
just_saying: 9 months ago

Do you have allergies? When my allergies are bothering me, I get dark circles under my eyes. If you have allergies, your doctor can give you medication or advice!

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AuroraDragon93
AuroraDragon93: 9 months ago

how much more than 8 hours do you sleep? the average requirement for length of time being asleep is between 8 and 8.5 hours. anything more or less than that can and will result in more fatigue and dark circles under your eyes.

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markep: 9 months ago
i totally agree with you this person has tried to tell me you only need 5-6 hrs of sleep and shes in the medical field hmmmmm
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lovelyme1
lovelyme1: 9 months ago via iPhone | Last edited at 10:35PM on 9/8/2012

put Ice every morning

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verona111
verona111: 9 months ago

I put a concealer everyday. sleeping right, is the best solution tho.

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The_Real_Laurence
The_Real_Laurence: 9 months ago

i believe it's in the genes...

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Supehia
Supehia: 9 months ago

use some anti dark circle cream and try to have a full sleep

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holidayhijinks
holidayhijinks: 9 months ago

Extra sleep and no liquor or cigarettes, etc. and an excellent diet.

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sasnine11
sasnine11: 9 months ago

sleeping is the best medicine to get rid of eye shadows

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Schnaars
Schnaars: 9 months ago

Sleep.

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kelenna
kelenna: 9 months ago

Put cucumbers and it will be better

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shannonangelina5
shannonangelina5: 9 months ago

Sleep, cucumbers, and if you have to go to bed late and wake up early then stick a spoon in the freezer and take it out in the morning and hold it on your under eyes for a minute. they also sell under eye concealer/brightener makeup. good luck!

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PedroLeite
PedroLeite: 9 months ago | Last edited at 5:54PM on 9/9/2012

sleep

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thimbles4me
thimbles4me: 9 months ago

I have had dark circles under my eyes since I can remember even have pictures as a toddler with them so for me I just live with them.

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RuthEHill
RuthEHill: 9 months ago

Sleep is important;however,stress, misuse of alcoholic beverages or drugs,can also be factors. And don't forget age. More noticable as we age. Cucumber slices help relieve this issue for some folks. Today there are many eye makeup concealers in all price ranges for those who cannot decrease the coloring. Use sparingly and follow up with your regular makeup.Men can also have the same issue

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tyronelynn
tyronelynn: 9 months ago | Last edited at 8:13PM on 9/9/2012

Shadows under, the main reason for the formation of habits and genetic. In addition, Long-term lack of sleep, Often wear contact lenses, or not enough gentle makeup remover are likely to cause the shadows under.

Because of a lack of sleep caused by the shadows under, you can be alleviated by cold method. Wrapped twenty-three ice, the towel fold eyelids, and then put ice on it. Frozen tea bag or a cotton pad soaked in cold milk, swelling sedation. Or Small Cucumber Mask, Bedtime drink water in moderation, Eye cream can not be over oil...

A very important point - try to relax, release the pressure, to maintain pleasant!

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Bobaloue
Bobaloue: 9 months ago

move or stand in front of the light . . . the shadow is now behind you !

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Tdogga
Tdogga: 9 months ago

sleep with the lights on

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jrohit843
jrohit843: 9 months ago

sleep with the lights on Shadows under, the main reason for the formation of habits and genetic. In addition, Long-term lack of sleep, Often wear contact lenses, or not enough gentle makeup remover are likely to cause the shadows under.

Because of a lack of sleep caused by the shadows under, you can be alleviated by cold method. Wrapped twenty-three ice, the towel fold eyelids, and then put ice on it. Frozen tea bag or a cotton pad soaked in cold milk, swelling sedation. Or Small Cucumber Mask, Bedtime drink water in moderation, Eye cream can not be over oil...

A very important point - try to relax, release the pressure, to maintain pleasant!

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jrohit843: 9 months ago
mara idea mast hai na
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katiecats
katiecats: 9 months ago

a little bit of foundation

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budrose
budrose: 9 months ago

I was told it was lack of vitamins! WHATEVER!

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markep
markep: 9 months ago

lack of sleep alcohol abuse stress and possible incorrect job or friendships

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nicoleeee435
nicoleeee435: 9 months ago

make sure you take off your makeup every night and then put cream on and in the morning put conceler/foundation on before you go out

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philipsteele
philipsteele: 9 months ago

Lack of good sleep will give you the same..there have lots of creams available, you can use them...try to consult any best skin doctor and choose the right creams..I have the same prob...:)

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matumimatu
matumimatu: 9 months ago

Drink raw organic apple cider vinegar. Give it 3 months to work. Drink it daily mixed with organic honey and natural (pure not tap) (carbonated if you like) water. It`s not as horrible as it sounds. Also try the best to eat & live a healthy diet and lifestyle. The dark circles sound like an enzyme deficiency that can be corrected with this drink..(tonic) It`s great and will help your health in more ways than you can count on all your fingers (and toes) Please look up the benefits of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar... There`s a book by Bragg`s that covers all the detail. Absolutely amazing stuff.

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858: 9 months ago
Do you have to put the honey in the tonic?
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matumimatu: 9 months ago
You don`t have to put the honey in, it does however, make it tastier...especially if you use a natural carbonated water like Pellegrino , Gerolsteiner or the like.
The ( local, organic, raw ) honey is also super healthy and may even help with the eyes...especially if it has to do with something allergy related ( which I doubt though ) However, it is true, some girls look really very uniquely cute with dark circles under their eyes...( a little on the goth side of things ) (You can also try using your power of belief and pretending they are gone for real, until they disappear...well, according to Rhonda Byrne, who wrote the secret, it works.)...but don`t ask me about that.
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ecopharmarx
ecopharmarx: 9 months ago

Apply an under-eye cream every night. This will provide the sensitive skin beneath your eyes with moisture and will firm up the skin. With repeated use, these creams constrict blood vessels and prevent the formation of under eye bags.

Read more: http://www.ecopharmarx.net/generic-latisse/

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rubyJacksonn
rubyJacksonn: 9 months ago

If u put cold tea bags under ur eyes for fifteen minutes or frozen slices of potato works too for fifteen minutes. OR
Apply a paste made by crushing a handful of Mint leaves .
Take 1 tspn Tomato pulp,1 pinch of Turmeric powder ½ tspn of limejuice and 1 tspn of gram flour . make a paste and apply gently and remove gently with moist cotton pads after ½ an hour.

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Sarah1998
Sarah1998: 9 months ago

I have dark things around my eye too and my mother said you aren't getting enough sleep but i've been getting 10 hours a so a day then i ask my doctor and they said i sleep with my eye open a little bit so you getting light in your eyes so your not really sleep so she told me to use the eye cover so it could block out all the light. Talk to your doctor about that or it can be obesity and you lose energy quickly.

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