It's not uncommon for someone with dark circles and puffy eyes to end up looking unhealthy, tired, and many years older than they actually are. It's also not unusual, for people with those dark circles and puffy eyes to not really feel as tired worn-out as they look. Even the very young of us can exhibit these conditions, as well as a the much older. For anyone looking to take a few years off their appearance, one of the best things you can do for your skin is to rejuvenate, and get a more youthful and healthy look through the elimination of dark circles and eye bags.
Of course to eliminate any problem such as dark circles or puffy eyes it's important to understand where this affliction comes from.
It's commonly known and accepted, that lack of sleep or lack of good continuity of sleep can result in either puffiness or dark circles under the eyes. What's not as commonly known, are the other causes of this condition.
Few people for instance know that sinus congestion and inflamed nasal passages can also be responsible for eyes that have dark circles underneath. What happens in this situation, is the impediment of good blood flow through the blood vessels of the face. This poor blood flow causes the blood to collect in pools, particularly around the eyes and end up causing a purple like tinge under the eyes.
So, it's good to know that identifying and eliminating any nasal or sinus problems will not only make you feel better, but will go a long way towards eliminating the darkness underneath your eyes.
If puffy eyes are a problem for you, then you should be aware that the buildup of fluid while your sleeping can be one of the reasons. You may find the first thing in the morning your the area under your eyes is puffier than normal. Other factors can come to play here as well, such as your energy levels and your age. A number of other conditions such as hormone swings, pregnancy, and menstruation, can increase the fluid buildup. Combining two more these conditions, will obviously make the swelling more obvious.
One simple and inexpensive solution to try, is to change a pillow. A pillow that will keep your head a little more elevated, may allow some of the fluid to drain, and not build up under your eyes.
Following the axiom of you are what you eat, diet can contribute to retaining water and puffiness around the eyes. Eating a low carbohydrate diet can help prevent this. Certain vitamins such as A, C and E are known to be good for the skin, and its elasticity. This will of course help keep puffiness around the eyes to a minimum. The other thing to watch out for in your diet, is an excess of salt consumption. Salt tends to contribute to fluid retention. Many fast foods and even processed foods found in your cupboards are likely to be high in salt.
A quick fix for for this condition, is to apply a cool ice pack or compress to the eye area. This will help restrict the flow of blood through vessels near the eye, and help reduce the puffiness. As with many conditions and symptoms, if they persist or seem extreme, it's always a good idea to check with your family doctor. They know your health history better than anyone, and can decide if the symptoms your experiencing are normal for you.
There are a few over-the-counter treatments you can try, with items you probably have around the house. Lavender oil is one such item. Try mixing up a couple cups of water with three or four drops of lavender oil. Soak a few cotton balls in the mixture and placed them over your eyes for a few minutes. It's a simple and inexpensive solution, that's easy to try.
If you look around a little, I'm sure you've seen some extremely expensive miracle solutions that promise the world, and rarely deliver on their promises. That's not to say they don't all work. Some of the better ones will, but are often targeted to very specific problem. With that in mind, it's important to understand the product you're using and exactly what condition it's meant to treat. It may be best to try a combination of creams each for a specific purposes. One to reduce dark circles, one to assist in blood flow, and perhaps one with good vitamins such as E, K and C to improve elasticity.
Author: Chris Campbell
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Of course to eliminate any problem such as dark circles or puffy eyes it's important to understand where this affliction comes from.
It's commonly known and accepted, that lack of sleep or lack of good continuity of sleep can result in either puffiness or dark circles under the eyes. What's not as commonly known, are the other causes of this condition.
Few people for instance know that sinus congestion and inflamed nasal passages can also be responsible for eyes that have dark circles underneath. What happens in this situation, is the impediment of good blood flow through the blood vessels of the face. This poor blood flow causes the blood to collect in pools, particularly around the eyes and end up causing a purple like tinge under the eyes.
So, it's good to know that identifying and eliminating any nasal or sinus problems will not only make you feel better, but will go a long way towards eliminating the darkness underneath your eyes.
If puffy eyes are a problem for you, then you should be aware that the buildup of fluid while your sleeping can be one of the reasons. You may find the first thing in the morning your the area under your eyes is puffier than normal. Other factors can come to play here as well, such as your energy levels and your age. A number of other conditions such as hormone swings, pregnancy, and menstruation, can increase the fluid buildup. Combining two more these conditions, will obviously make the swelling more obvious.
One simple and inexpensive solution to try, is to change a pillow. A pillow that will keep your head a little more elevated, may allow some of the fluid to drain, and not build up under your eyes.
Following the axiom of you are what you eat, diet can contribute to retaining water and puffiness around the eyes. Eating a low carbohydrate diet can help prevent this. Certain vitamins such as A, C and E are known to be good for the skin, and its elasticity. This will of course help keep puffiness around the eyes to a minimum. The other thing to watch out for in your diet, is an excess of salt consumption. Salt tends to contribute to fluid retention. Many fast foods and even processed foods found in your cupboards are likely to be high in salt.
A quick fix for for this condition, is to apply a cool ice pack or compress to the eye area. This will help restrict the flow of blood through vessels near the eye, and help reduce the puffiness. As with many conditions and symptoms, if they persist or seem extreme, it's always a good idea to check with your family doctor. They know your health history better than anyone, and can decide if the symptoms your experiencing are normal for you.
There are a few over-the-counter treatments you can try, with items you probably have around the house. Lavender oil is one such item. Try mixing up a couple cups of water with three or four drops of lavender oil. Soak a few cotton balls in the mixture and placed them over your eyes for a few minutes. It's a simple and inexpensive solution, that's easy to try.
If you look around a little, I'm sure you've seen some extremely expensive miracle solutions that promise the world, and rarely deliver on their promises. That's not to say they don't all work. Some of the better ones will, but are often targeted to very specific problem. With that in mind, it's important to understand the product you're using and exactly what condition it's meant to treat. It may be best to try a combination of creams each for a specific purposes. One to reduce dark circles, one to assist in blood flow, and perhaps one with good vitamins such as E, K and C to improve elasticity.
Author: Chris Campbell
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