Dark circles under eyes +rep

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14-01-2013, 11:39 PM
Cerys

Dark circles under eyes +rep

Hi ;3
I've had these for as long as I can remember, but recently I've been looking for a way to get rid of them; kind of darkness under my eyes.
It looks like its from lack of sleep, but I get more than enough sleep for this to not be a problem I think?

Anyway, anyone sure what they actually are? And how do I get rid of them? I'm up for using anything like wipes or creames etc c: or is my best bet just to put makeup over? Ew. If so, what makeup.

+rep for anything helpful c:
14-01-2013, 11:45 PM
dirrty

attempt to fix whats inside before you buy a load of products for ye face. i used to have a dark circles for a long, long time and once i started to take vitamin d tablets (went doctors, had blood tests for other reasons and was told i had vitamin d deficiency) and they went away which was good as i wasn't really expecting/using the tablets for dark circles.. plus, i drink around 2-4 litres of green tea everyday, which i guess the amount of water (and the tea) attributes to healthier skin.
14-01-2013, 11:47 PM
RyRy

Yeah more sleep does help. I've got bags under my eyes but I use this anti-fatigue eye stick I got from (i THINK) the no7 range from boots. Does improve after consistent use.
14-01-2013, 11:52 PM
Cerys

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirrty

attempt to fix whats inside before you buy a load of products for ye face. i used to have a dark circles for a long, long time and once i started to take vitamin d tablets (went doctors, had blood tests for other reasons and was told i had vitamin d deficiency) and they went away which was good as i wasn't really expecting/using the tablets for dark circles.. plus, i drink around 2-4 litres of green tea everyday, which i guess the amount of water (and the tea) attributes to healthier skin.

Probably a good point. I'll get my mum to stock up on vitamin tablets ahaa ;3 hopefully itll work. Thankyouu (:

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyRy

Yeah more sleep does help. I've got bags under my eyes but I use this anti-fatigue eye stick I got from (i THINK) the no7 range from boots. Does improve after consistent use.

I'll try look for one, thankyou :) By after consistent use do you mean after a few weeks or aa few months of using it everyday?
14-01-2013, 11:53 PM
RyRy

Quote:

Originally Posted by :Cerys

Probably a good point. I'll get my mum to stock up on vitamin tablets ahaa ;3 hopefully itll work. Thankyouu (:

I'll try look for one, thankyou :) By after consistent use do you mean after a few weeks or aa few months of using it everyday?

I use it everyday and tbh I notice a difference after a week or two.
14-01-2013, 11:53 PM
Cerys

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirrty

attempt to fix whats inside before you buy a load of products for ye face. i used to have a dark circles for a long, long time and once i started to take vitamin d tablets (went doctors, had blood tests for other reasons and was told i had vitamin d deficiency) and they went away which was good as i wasn't really expecting/using the tablets for dark circles.. plus, i drink around 2-4 litres of green tea everyday, which i guess the amount of water (and the tea) attributes to healthier skin.

Probably a good point - never thought of it like that before! I'll get my mum to stock up on vitamin tablets ahaa ;3 hopefully itll work. Thankyouu (:

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyRy

Yeah more sleep does help. I've got bags under my eyes but I use this anti-fatigue eye stick I got from (i THINK) the no7 range from boots. Does improve after consistent use.

I'll try look for one, thankyou :) By after consistent use do you mean after a few weeks or aa few months of using it everyday?

---------- Post added 14-01-2013 at 11:55 PM ----------

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Originally Posted by RyRy

I use it everyday and tbh I notice a difference after a week or two.

Okay, was looking for something quick like that. Just gotta hope it works. Thanks!
15-01-2013, 12:48 AM
Jorders

I have the same problem and was looking into it the other week.
I saw loads of people saying that if you slices a cucumber slice in half and put one half under each eye for some time every night before sleep it can help or something? Never bothered trying anything though.

Apparently they can form due to enflamed blood vessels if you are awake too long and thus straining your eyes and the cucumber helps to cool them or some scientific ** I do not understand.
15-01-2013, 01:12 AM
lawrawrrr

I have them so much, but I just cover them up with foundation. Rimmel coverstick and the garnier roll-on ones are really good for covering up dark spots :)
15-01-2013, 01:35 AM
Stephen

Quote:

Originally Posted by :Cerys

Probably a good point - never thought of it like that before! I'll get my mum to stock up on vitamin tablets ahaa ;3 hopefully itll work. Thankyouu (:

I'll try look for one, thankyou :) By after consistent use do you mean after a few weeks or aa few months of using it everyday?

---------- Post added 14-01-2013 at 11:55 PM ----------

Okay, was looking for something quick like that. Just gotta hope it works. Thanks!

don't waste money on vitamin d
it's probably nothing to do with that

might be iron deficiency or something
15-01-2013, 03:28 PM
Cerys

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jorders

I have the same problem and was looking into it the other week.
I saw loads of people saying that if you slices a cucumber slice in half and put one half under each eye for some time every night before sleep it can help or something? Never bothered trying anything though.

Apparently they can form due to enflamed blood vessels if you are awake too long and thus straining your eyes and the cucumber helps to cool them or some scientific ** I do not understand.

But I'm not awake too long, I don't think D; wake at 7am and *try* to sleep at 10pm. I'll try the cucumber thing though, ahaa ;3

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Originally Posted by Stephen

don't waste money on vitamin d
it's probably nothing to do with that

might be iron deficiency or something

What foods have iron in??

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Originally Posted by laura

I have them so much, but I just cover them up with foundation. Rimmel coverstick and the garnier roll-on ones are really good for covering up dark spots :)

I'll try look for them next time I'm out ;D Never really worn makeup before, so this will be interesting hehe

Thanks guys c:
15-01-2013, 04:06 PM
dirrty

get a blood test and they'll tell you if you have a deficiency, then will give you the necessary medication. and mention the dark circles aswell. they'll sort it out tbf
15-01-2013, 07:36 PM
MKR&*42

Quote:

Originally Posted by :Cerys

What foods have iron in??

Mainly red meat, I can't remember if you're a vegetarian or not but I think vegetarians are at a higher risk of iron deficiency/anemia - doctors is best bet as everyone has said though.

I use eye serum from thebodyshop and it's definitely improved them (after constant use haha), but doesn''t (and doubt it will) fully hide them.
15-01-2013, 07:47 PM
Cerys

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirrty

get a blood test and they'll tell you if you have a deficiency, then will give you the necessary medication. and mention the dark circles aswell. they'll sort it out tbf

Okay thanks c:

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Originally Posted by Intersocial

Mainly red meat, I can't remember if you're a vegetarian or not but I think vegetarians are at a higher risk of iron deficiency/anemia - doctors is best bet as everyone has said though.

I use eye serum from thebodyshop and it's definitely improved them (after constant use haha), but doesn''t (and doubt it will) fully hide them.

Ooh.. this could be the problem then tbh. I dont eat red meat at all. Im a chicken lover ahaa ;3
Thankyouu!