Statistics say: in 22 cases out of 100, men at the first meeting pay attention to the eyes of a woman.. After all, the eyes are the reflection of the soul. But who wants the beauty of the soul to remain hidden behind a dim mirror in the form of dark circles? The eyes are attractive not only for their color and shape, but also for the condition of the eyelids.. Lack of oxygen, sleepless nights, improper care - all this leads to the appearance of bags and dark circles under the eyes..

The skin around the eyes is exquisitely delicate and sensitive, requiring special attention and care.. Before you fight dark circles, you need to determine their causes..

Dark circles are usually caused by excess pigmentation.. This is reinforced by anatomy: the skin around the eyes is located in the eye socket and is in shadow.

However, there are more complex reasons:.

Internal diseases (local treatment in such cases is ineffective).

Thin skin: with age, the skin and subcutaneous fat are thinner, making the vessels more visible.

Allergic reactions to irritants in the air and food.

Inappropriate cosmetics.

iron deficiency.

Dehydration.

Lack of sleep.

Stay in the sun.

Computer work.

Smoking and alcohol (vasoconstriction).

Nervousness.

Dark circles can also indicate increased nervousness..

In winter, the skin around the eyes can take on a bluish tint due to the cold, which makes subcutaneous fat less visible.. The usual nourishing cream, applied 30 minutes before bedtime from the temples to the bridge of the nose along the lower eyelid, helps to solve this problem..

However, do not forget that excess cream can cause swelling, so remove excess cream with a tissue..

More effective is the solution to the cause of dark circles: monitor nutrition (reduce salt, spicy and fatty foods), get enough sleep, spend more time outdoors, maintain a healthy lifestyle, choose cosmetics based on skin type and sensitivity, remove makeup before bed.

Fruits and berries rich in vitamin C (strengthens the walls of blood vessels) and sunscreen with SPF 15-20 can be useful.

Local cosmetics can also help. There are many products to get rid of dark circles or mask them: creams, mousses, gels, tonics containing ingredients that improve blood and lymph circulation..

It is important to note creams that include vitamin K, which reduces dark circles.. Some studies suggest synergy of vitamin K and vitamin A in cream.

Do not forget about folk remedies. Masks, creams and compresses:.

Potato mask: place grated potatoes in gauze and cover your eyes for 15-20 minutes. Then apply cream with vitamins A and E, removing excess with a cotton swab dipped in iced tea.

Nut cream: mix butter, walnut and fruit juice.

Cottage cheese compress: apply pounded cottage cheese to the skin around the eyes for 10-15 minutes.

Tea compress:

soak cotton swabs in strong brewed tea and apply to eyes for 5-7 minutes.

Green parsley leaves may also help..

Iced tea bag compress is another option..

Bags under the eyes - another nuisance. It is important to get rid of the causes of the appearance: normalize kidney function, get enough sleep, reduce stress, limit salt and fluid intake before bed.

A variety of methods of assistance and treatment confirm: a woman deserves indisputable beauty.

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