There are many reasons that you may be sporting those dark circles under your eyes; some are avoidable and some are not. However, there are plenty of steps that you can take to prevent, treat and conceal dark, puffy and tired looking eyes so you can walk out the door in the morning looking your absolute best.

Prevent

The first and most obvious way to prevent dark circles from forming under your eyes is to get enough sleep. Seven to nine hours each night is what most of us require to keep those eyes bright and shining. Stress can also wreak havoc with our eyes, and while it is easier said than done, avoid stressful events as much as you can. At the very least, make sure that you have some high quality “me” time every week to relax and rejuvenate. Allergies are yet another culprit of those unsightly dark circles, so if you find yourself sneezing and itching, take an over the counter allergy relief product to keep your eyes looking their best. Dehydration can also take its toll on the eyes, so make sure you are getting your eight glasses of water every day, and go easy on your salt intake.

Treat

If you wake up in the morning to dark circles and puffy eyes, there are some things that you can do to help. First, try to soothe your irritated eyes with slices of potatoes or cucumbers, wet cotton balls, or moist chamomile tea bags that spent a few minutes in the refrigerator. An eye mask is another great tool to use to give those tired eyes a boost; try a lavender scented mask and enjoy the aromatherapy at the same time. If you find that you have chronic dark circles (these are often genetic), you can use an eye cream that contains vitamins K and A to treat the delicate skin under the eye. There are also laser treatments available that can diminish the dark circles that don’t seem to disappear by any other method.

Conceal

It’s true; sometimes we simply have no choice but to hide those telltale circles from our sleepless night before. This job is best done by a concealing stick that is a shade lighter than your regular foundation shade. For extremely dark circles, you can go two shades lighter, but beware that you don’t end up with the “raccoon” look. Apply the concealing stick in dots around the perimeter of the area, and then gently blend with your finger tips. Use extreme care when working in this area, since this is some of the most delicate skin on your face.  

Sometimes dark circles are an unfortunate fact of life, but there are steps that we can take to keep those tired looking eyes shining a bit brighter. Say goodbye to those dark circles.

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