How to remove dark circles under the eyes quickly and permanently

Causes of dark circles under the eyes

Let's look at how blue spots form under the eyes:

• Overwork, stress, lack of sleep
  Blue circles under the eyes actually appear against the background of severe fatigue and lack of proper rest, as a result of which the functioning of blood vessels is disrupted, capillaries become more pronounced and a characteristic darkening of the skin appears. Most often, a good night's sleep is enough to get rid of the problem, but sometimes sleep alone is not enough.
• Age-related skin changes
  Due to the age-related decrease in the synthesis of natural collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, the already thin and dry skin of the eyelids loses density, elasticity, becomes even thinner and blood vessels begin to appear through it and purple shadows under the lower eyelids become more distinct.
• Heredity
  Often, darkened areas of skin under the eyes are due to a genetic predisposition: thin skin, fragile blood vessels, and a tendency to hyperpigmentation of the skin are inherited. Due to a genetic predisposition, dark circles can appear even in children at an early age and are permanent.
• Some diseases
  For example, allergies, kidney and cardiovascular failure, liver damage, low hemoglobin, pancreatic diseases, metabolic disorders - such health problems are reflected in large dark circles under the eyes.
• Improper care of the area around the eyes
  Incorrectly selected cosmetics with aggressive and harsh formulas thin and disrupt the integrity of the epidermis and can cause an allergic reaction. Also, excessive impact on the delicate area under the eyes, for example, diligent rubbing and stretching of the skin while removing makeup can also provoke such darkening.

Causes of bruises

Many reasons can provoke the appearance of blue under the eyes. These may be internal problems related to the functioning of the organs, or environmental factors that lead to the formation of unsightly dark circles. The most common reasons are the following:

• regular overwork and lack of sleep;
• severe kidney disease, such as glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis or renal failure;
• anatomical features of the structure of the skin of the eyelids, prone to sagging and bruising;
• bruises, blows that provoke the formation of bruises or black eyes, as they are popularly called;
• bad habits, for example, long-term smoking or alcohol abuse on a regular basis;
• age-related changes in the skin;
• fragility of capillaries in the eye area;
• swelling of the face and eye area due to excessive drinking of water or dehydration;
• heart or vascular disease, such as heart failure or capillary fragility;
• frequent stress that provokes metabolic disorders;
• abuse of salty and spicy foods;
• incorrect selection of cosmetics;
• abuse of cosmetic masks or salon facial treatments;
• problematic type of epidermis, prone to the formation of dark circles;
• incorrect head position during sleep;
• wearing incorrectly selected glasses on a regular basis.

Such factors can cause cosmetic defects in women and men.

In teenagers and children, bruises become the result of an allergic reaction to any product or overwork on a constant basis, vitamin deficiency or poor diet with a predominance of fried and canned foods.

How to remove bruises and bags under the eyes at home?

It is possible to completely get rid of dark circles under the eyes, provided that the cause of their occurrence is not a hereditary factor. This process involves complex measures and will take time. Having ruled out health problems and the diseases listed above, be prepared not only to arm yourself with brightening cosmetics to care for the eye area, but also to change your lifestyle.

Let's look at ways to remove dark circles under the eyes at home:

1. First, include in your daily beauty routine deeply moisturizing and skin-whitening products with anti-age formulas based on hygroscopic, lymphatic drainage and microcirculation-stimulating components: hyaluronic acid, vitamins C, A, E, kojic acid, caffeine, algae extract, chestnut, mint and its derivatives (menthol, racementol, mentoxypropanediol).
2. Secondly, follow a routine, get enough sleep, and minimize stress and emotional stress. Adequate sleep improves the supply of oxygen to skin cells, accelerates their metabolism and improves blood microcirculation.
3. Thirdly, lead a healthy lifestyle: give up bad habits, eat a balanced diet, keep adequate drinking water, engage in physical activity, and walk in the fresh air more often.
4. Fourth, do facial exercises and self-massage of the face, which disperses lymph and blood in the area of ​​darkening of the skin. This will not only relieve you of blue discoloration in the periorbital area, but will also prevent earlier aging and the appearance of wrinkles.
5. Fifth, use sunscreens with a high degree of protection of at least SPF50 daily and year-round to protect the thin and vulnerable skin under the eyes from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation, which not only dries, but also provokes photoaging of the skin of the eyelids.

La Roche-Posay cosmetics for getting rid of dark circles under the eyes

• Hydraphase Intense Yeux
  Caffeine and fragmented hyaluronic acid moisturize, tone, reduce puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. Suitable for sensitive skin.

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Cream-gel for eye contour

Intensely moisturizes and significantly reduces dark circles under the eyes.

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• Care for hypersensitive skin around the eyes Toleriane Ultra Yeux
  Reduces discomfort in the skin around the eyes, effectively relieves redness, irritation and swelling in the eyelid area. Suitable for reactive skin.

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Eye care

Reduces swelling, puffiness and discomfort of the skin around the eyes.

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• Anti-aging care for the eye contour Redermic R Yeux
  Effective against age-related skin changes: pigmentation, wrinkles, loss of turgor. Contains retinol and La Roche-Posay Thermal Water. With regular use, wrinkles are smoothed out, dark circles become less noticeable, bags under the eyes are reduced.

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Massage for blue circles under the eyes

Self-massage will help improve blood circulation and normalize lymphatic drainage in the lower eyelid area. Simple techniques are easy to perform and give visible positive results. In combination with appropriate care, you will notice how the blue circles under your eyes will significantly reduce.

1. Place the pads of your index, middle and ring fingers on your closed eyelids. Using gentle circular motions, first clockwise, then counterclockwise, massage your eyeballs, pressing lightly on your eyelids (be careful not to press too hard). 30 seconds of massage is enough.
2. Using light patting movements with the pads of your ring and middle fingers, move along the area of ​​dark circles from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner. Make sure that the skin does not stretch. Repeat the movements above the upper eyelid, in the area under the eyebrows. This lymphatic drainage massage improves blood circulation in the problem area.

Massage against blue circles is performed on the skin without makeup, strictly after cleansing.
For best glide, you can pre-apply cream or gel for the eye contour. Alexander Prokofiev: Dermatovenereologist La Roche-Posay

Exercises against dark circles under the eyes

Face fitness is another effective way to get rid of bruises and severe bags under the eyes. Gymnastics for the eyes and skin of the eyelids at home will help get rid of darkening, and also help smooth out wrinkles and prevent the formation of new wrinkles. The main thing is regularity.

1. Squeeze your eyes tightly, then open your eyes wide, straining your eyelids. Don't blink for 10 seconds. Repeat the exercise 10 times.
2. Squint your eyes, feeling the tension in your eyelids. Hold them in this position for 5 seconds. Repeat the exercise 15-20 times.
3. Look right, left, then up and down. Only the eyeballs are involved, the neck and head remain static. Repeat the exercise 5 times left and right, 5 times up and down. Then draw figure eights with your eyes, changing direction clockwise and counterclockwise. Repeat 5 times.

Cosmetology procedures [6]

The most effective methods to even out the skin tone under the eyes are salon procedures. Firstly, because a professional cosmetologist will work with you, and secondly, he will work specifically on the problem area. If you want to choose one of these beauty treatments, check out the basics.

1. Peels.

The basis of peeling is the removal of the upper keratinized skin cells. To do this, a special exfoliating agent is applied to the problem area; gentle solutions are used for the area around the eyes: fruit, retinoic, trichloroacetic acids. After peeling, the skin becomes lighter, since a certain amount of pigment is removed along with the dead epidermis, but at the same time the skin becomes susceptible to ultraviolet radiation.

2. Mesotherapy

The rejuvenating meso-cocktail is injected subcutaneously by microinjections; there is also a non-injection method. These cocktails are based on amino acids, hyaluronic acid and other active substances. After a full course of procedures, the skin under the eyes is smoothed, circles and bruises under the eyes disappear. This effect can last up to six months.

Mesotherapy for eyelids

3. Lipofilling

This procedure is based on the transplantation of one’s own subcutaneous fat from the thighs and abdomen, if it is necessary to smooth out problem areas elsewhere. If the collection and cleaning of the material were carried out according to the rules, then the risk of rejection or complications is minimal. Fat grafting can be used if dark spots under the eyes are due to the natural structure of the skull or the result of natural aging.

4. Microcurrent therapy

It is used in combination with cosmetic masks so that when microcurrents influence the epidermis, the active components of the product penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin. In terms of its effectiveness, it can replace treatment methods such as mesotherapy.

5. Lymphatic drainage

Designed for those who want to remove bags under their eyes. After it, blood circulation and fluid outflow improves. Essentially, lymphatic drainage is a regular massage; you can choose manual or hardware. They are equally effective.

6. Carboxytherapy

Another way to get rid of circles under the eyes is carboxytherapy, which involves injections of carbon dioxide. It is administered subcutaneously to enhance the production of natural collagen. A full course of carbon dioxide injections is designed for 10-12 procedures; they can be combined with peelings, mesotherapy and other techniques.

How to get rid of dark circles under the eyes using salon treatments?

You can cope with the problem and remove bruises in the periorbital area using aesthetic procedures:

• Carboxytherapy is an injection method of introducing carbon dioxide under the skin. The procedure helps stimulate collagen synthesis, strengthens the skin and visibly lightens the blue under the eyes.
• Mesotherapy is an injection method of subcutaneous administration of a meso-cocktail based on hyaluronic acid and other active components (peptides, vitamins, amino acids and nucleosides), deeply moisturizing the skin, promoting its accelerated regeneration and rejuvenation.
• Laser therapy (fractional photothermolysis) – exposure of the problem area to a laser beam. The procedure is traumatic and may leave swelling that will last for several days.
• Microcurrent therapy is a less radical method, unlike laser, for getting rid of dark circles under the eyes. Microcurrent effects provide lymphatic drainage, have a beneficial effect on capillaries, lighten bruises and reduce swelling.
• Lipofilling is the filling of the periorbital zone with one’s own fat cells.

Traditional methods [4]

If you want to try traditional medicine recipes for yourself, then be prepared to see the results; you will have to spend time. But you will be completely sure that by getting rid of dark circles under your eyes, you are not causing yourself any harm. Pay attention to these mask recipes:

1. From fresh cucumbers, parsley . Grind the cucumber and fresh parsley, or in a blender, add a little sour cream. Apply the paste to your eyelids and leave for 10 minutes, then rinse.
2. Fresh potatoes. Finely grate one potato and mix with a teaspoon of olive oil. Keep the mask on for up to 20 minutes, then rinse off.
3. Cosmetic ice. Green tea, chamomile and sage infusions are suitable for preparing cosmetic ice. You can also add aloe juice, cucumber, parsley, and cabbage if desired. Pour the prepared broth into ice cube trays and place in the freezer. For treatment, you need to apply ice to problem areas during your morning wash.
4. Cottage cheese and honey. If you need to remove dark circles under the eyes, you can use natural cottage cheese. Mix it with a teaspoon of honey and you will get a toning and brightening mask. Apply this mixture 2-3 times a week until the blue under the eyes completely disappears.
5. Compresses with milk . Natural milk has a lightening property; using warm compresses will help ensure this. Soak cotton pads in warm liquid and place on eyes. Leave them on for 15 minutes, no need to rinse off. Milk can be replaced with green tea.
6. An ordinary spoon . Everyone knows that if you apply ice to the site of a bruise, this can prevent the appearance of a hematoma. Use this tip, but use a spoon instead of cold compresses. Place the spoon, pre-chilled in the freezer, with the convex side to the eye and wait a few minutes. This express method quickly helps relieve swelling.

Secrets of quick disguise: how to remove dark circles under the eyes in 5 minutes?

You can temporarily lighten the skin in the lower eyelid area using SOS products:

• Eye patches with a refreshing, brightening and toning effect, tightly adjacent to the skin, can restore a fresh and rested look to your eyes in a matter of minutes. The patches also provide a noticeable moisturizing and smoothing effect.
• Masks (gel, fabric, cream) for the area around the eyes have a highly concentrated composition, have an intensive effect on the skin and actively saturate it with beneficial elements. Masks strengthen the walls of blood vessels, have a drainage effect, moisturize well, cool, impart radiance, and even out skin tone and texture. For best results, store masks and patches for dark circles under the eyes in the refrigerator.
• A corrector or tinting cream suitable for the delicate area under the eyes, for example, Anthelios SPF 50+ Tinting Fluid for the face and skin around the eyes with an ultra-light texture and sun protection factor, will also help to quickly get rid of dark circles.
• A compress based on chilled La Roche-Posay Thermal water or an ice cube made from plant extracts, green tea or coffee is another emergency way to tone the skin of the eyelids and quickly remove dark circles under the eyes. Exposure to cold reduces swelling, improves blood circulation, narrows capillaries, reducing blue spots.
• Take a hot shower - the steam will steam and moisturize the skin, improve blood flow and lymphatic drainage. After the procedure, apply an appropriate care product to the area around the eyes.

How to use toothpaste to lighten bruises

How to quickly remove a black eye in one day using a handy product that is found in every home, namely toothpaste - a proven and easy method.

The composition of the usual toothpaste includes substances that promote the healing of damaged tissue: extracts of medicinal plants, antiseptics, moisturizing substances, microelements beneficial for the skin.

The benefits of therapeutic, preventive and hygienic toothpastes for bruising under the eye:

• Therapeutic and hygienic toothpastes help reduce swelling thanks to natural plant components and stimulate skin regeneration processes. The positive effect is facilitated by biologically active substances, vitamins and microelements, which are also present in the paste.
• Hygienic pastes contain antiseptic substances and essential oils that have a beneficial effect on damaged blood vessels at the site of injury. Herbal extracts cool the inflamed area and reduce pain.

How to apply toothpaste correctly to quickly remove a black eye and relieve puffiness in one day:

• First, you need to rule out an allergic skin reaction to the components of the toothpaste.
• You can check this on the elbow bend by applying a small amount of the product and waiting ¼ hour.
• If redness does not appear during this time, the product can be used on the skin of the face.

It is better to perform the procedure before going to bed and repeat it several more times in the morning. Mint, which is included in most pastes, will relieve pain overnight at the bruise site.

Before applying a thin layer of the product to a bruise, it is important to make sure that the paste does not contain harmful dyes and absorbent crystals, which can injure the skin and increase swelling.

Will folk remedies help remove blue circles under the eyes?

You can help lighten bruises around the eyes using traditional methods, for example, by applying a crushed aloe leaf, a used tea bag, a slice of fresh pineapple, a slice of cucumber, or grated potato gruel to the lower eyelids. The listed products are easy to find at home, on the shelves of the refrigerator.

Home care for the eye area can be used in the absence of corrective cosmetics. Natural products can cause swelling, allergies, irritation of the vulnerable and delicate skin of the eyelids and are less effective than professional care from a reliable manufacturer, whose formulas undergo strict dermatological and ophthalmological control.

Alexander Prokofiev: Dermatovenereologist La Roche-Posay

What can you do to prevent blue spots under your eyes?

• Give your body proper rest and get enough sleep. Try to sleep on your back, excluding the position of your body face down - this position provokes swelling and the appearance of wrinkles.
• Maintain sufficient drinking regime, which maintains normal cell hydrobalance and prevents dehydration and thinning of the skin of the eyelids. The first stage of dehydration is water retention in the tissues and bags under the eyes, the second is bruises.
• Wash your face with cool water - the procedure not only perfectly tones the skin, but also strengthens blood vessels.
• Women aged 30+ are recommended to include eye contour products with retinol in their beauty routine, which promote collagen synthesis, even out skin tone and texture, and tighten it. Intensive concentrated anti-aging care for the eye contour Redermic R Yeux is suitable.
• An effective way to minimize the appearance of shadows under the eyes is also to use lightening products for the skin around the eyes and sunscreens.
• Review your diet and minimize the consumption of salty, spicy, fatty, fried foods, which contribute to the accumulation of moisture in tissues. Enrich your usual menu with fresh vegetables and fruits, rich in vitamins and minerals that strengthen and nourish the skin from the inside.

Pharmacy remedies for bruises from impact [3]

In a regular home medicine cabinet you can find products that can replace cosmetics. These are special ointments that are designed to prevent a bruise from appearing after a blow or injury, or are recommended for resolving a bruise when it already exists. In first place on this list are ointments that contain badyaga. It is obtained from freshwater sponges, which are dried and ground into powder. Ointments with badyaga are intended against bruising, but they also dilate blood vessels and promote skin regeneration. It is enough to apply the ointment under the eyes once a day, provided there is no allergic reaction.

In addition, Bruise-off, Arnica and Heparin ointments help well against the occurrence of bruises and swelling under the eyes. When using for the first time, you need to test the product.

Ointments against bruises and swelling