Dark eye circles are caused by a lot of things, among them lack of sleep and stress. However, there are some things you can try at home to prevent dark under-eye circles from being too conspicuous.
Why dark eye circles appear
Lack of sleep for the most part results to a lesser flow of blood to the head, which makes the skin look paler and makes under-eye circles look more prominent. This is even made more prominent around the eyes where skin is at its thinnest.
Homemade remedies for dark eye circles
One of the best remedies for under-eye circles is a cool piece of cucumber placed over your eyes. It soothes and calms the skin around your eyes. Another option is tea bags placed over your eyes. Tea bags contain caffeine which can reduce the puffiness you get when your eyes are tired.
OTC remedies for dark eye circles
Popular OTC remedies for tired eyes include eye and stress creams or serums. Other products that contain keniten or AHA are also good in reducing dark under-eye circles.
