How to Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes

Whether it's lack of sleep, sinus problems, and just bad genes -- dark circles and bags under the eyes are a difficult and some what frustrating thing to deal with. There isn't really any miracle fix for it -- unless your willing for fork out a thousand bucks on surgery. Here are some ways to hide, and help rid yourself of dark circles.

Instructions

1. Dark circles are caused by one of three primary reasons. Here's skinny on which solution works best for each type.

2. Bone structure. If you have deep-set eyes, shadowing contributes to the dark color under the eyes. Your best bet is to camouflage. Look for concealers with yellow undertones, which counteract the bluish cast to under-eye circles.

3. Pigmentation. Genetic hyper-pigmentation is the most treatable form of dark circles. Your best bet is to try a lightening cream or talk to a dermatologist about chemical peels or laser resurfacing (if you can afford it.)

4. Vasculature inflammation. Late nights, allergies and nutritional deficiencies can enlarge the blood vessels beneath the thin under-eye skin. Your best bet is cure is to take care of yourself! Sounds cliché but drink that water, get your beauty sleep, eat a healthy diet and avoid cigarette smoke (easy enough, right?).

5. There are a few creams out there you can try, however be ware of scams to grab your money.

Tips & Warnings

• There are a few creams out there that do work! Make sure to have an informed opinion before buying something that doesn't work.

• Make up can do wonders, however make sure you find a GOOD concealer or foundation. Usually, it's a shade lighter than your natural color.

• Never use the same color or darker for a concealer for under your eyes. ALWAYS go a shade, or maybe two (depending on how dark the circles are) than your regular foundation color. That way, your avoiding the "raccoon look".