1. Sleep. Lack of sleep is the number-one cause of dark circles under the eyes. Turn in early and begin winding down and distancing yourself from all electronics 30 minutes before you want to go to sleep.
2. Avoid sugar; load up on antioxidants. What you eat matters! A diet rich in antioxidants and low in processed sugars will decrease inflammation in your body, including your skin. Load up on berries, beans, Brussels sprouts, and dark leafy greens and avoid alcohol.
3. See an allergist. One of the biggest dark circle contributors is allergies. When your body detects an allergen, it goes into inflammation mode and the eyes are one of the first places to show it. A saline solution can help with nasal congestion, as can manual lymphatic drainage—a gentle massage around the eyes, face, and neck.
4. Wear sunglasses. No, not to cover up those circles. Sun weakens the collagen in blood vessels, weak collagen means the blood vessels are more likely to rupture, releasing blood into the tissues.
5. Try tea. Two black tea bags, steeped in warm water. Squeeze them so they don’t leak, lay down, and relax. The tannins in black tea help reduce blood vessel dilation. Green tea bags, chilled works too. The cold reduces puffiness and ECGC (a phytochemical in green tea) is a potent antioxidant that helps repair damaged cells.
6. Or a milk mask. A milk compress will help brighten dull, dark skin and soothe irritation thanks to its combo of fat and lactic acid. Simply soak a compress in whole milk and rest it over your face or eyes for a few minutes.
7. Moisturize. Hydrating your under-eyes, which get irritated just by rubbing them too much, can help with overall quality. Look for a light moisturizer with soothing ingredients.
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