How to Get Rid of Dark Circles Under the Eyes

I run around all day—between baking my products, writing my book, trying to make meetings and cooking for others—I feel like I never stop working. So I guess I should have seen them coming—these dark circles that have set up camp under my eyes. But if you know me at all, you’ll know that I’m not going to just accept these circles as a sacrifice in the name of hard work. I lead a healthy lifestyle, try to get the sleep I need and follow a strict skin regimen to keep me looking my best. Now I’m going to integrate some new steps into my routine to make sure that I wake up with a rejuvenated fresh complexion, free from puffiness or circles.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Vitamin E
• Vitamin C Cream
• Tomato Juice, Lemon Juice, Turmeric, Flour
• Tea Bags
• Cucumber

1. Vitamin E goes a long way in rejuvenating your skin. Split open a Vitamin E capsule; use half under your eyes and swallow the other half. This way you’ll deal with the problem head on, as well as ingest it to combat the onset of wrinkles in the future.

2. Mix some Vitamin C into your moisturizer or foundation to make the step part of your everyday life. Creams tend to mix easier than oils, but depending on what substance you choose, you can apply it as you wish.

3. After you remove your makeup for the day, mix together a homemade mask that is tailor-made to relax your skin. Use a splash of tomato juice, a squeeze from a lemon, a dash of turmeric powder and a pinch of flour to make a tried-and-true natural remedy for dark circles. Leave the mask under your eyes for 15 minutes, and then wash off.

4. To keep your skin calm, place cool tea bags under your eyes. Also try to cool cucumbers. It may look goofy in the movies, but believe me, it works!

Tips & Warnings

• Sleep. Your skin truly reforms itself at night, and if you don’t get the necessary hours, it won’t complete its cycle.
• Drink Water. Your skin is often the best indicator of your health. If you stay hydrated, your health will thank you through your looks.
• Don’t smoke! If killing you isn’t reason enough to stay away from the cigarettes, they also contribute to dull skin complexion and dark circles under your eyes.
• Stay away from caffeine. It dehydrates your skin.

[zahzel]

on 5/20/2009 Good article saving to favs. Z :-)

[joanhaines]

on 5/20/2009 The tea bags trick just feels so nice too!

[kohuether]

on 5/20/2009 great tips! I can say that teabags definitely work. I'll try the other tips, too.

[eemie]

on 10/22/2008 Love your article! I'm definitely going to give this a try, been plagued with dark circles for months:(

[karengrates]

on 10/7/2008 You can also apply a mixture of almond oil and honey on the affected area every night before sleep. You will see a vast improvement within two to three weeks.