1. If you have suddenly developed pronounced under-eye “bags”…
It could be a symptom of an allergic reaction or kidney infection. If other symptoms are also present, such as fever, skin rash, or difficulty breathing, consult your doctor right away. If an allergy is involved, find out what foods you are allergic to and eliminate them from your menu.
The most frequently occurred allergies are to newfangled foods, such as commercial pasteurized milk from hormone-treated cows, processed grains, fruits and veggies with residual pesticides, and other products that people had never eaten until just several generations ago.
Allergies can also be caused by commercial beauty products, such as under-eye creams or mascaras.
2. If you suffer from under-eye puffiness on a regular basis …
Check if it is related to your monthly cycle. If puffiness appears several days before your period, consider it a manifestation of PMS.
Try to use natural diuretics, such as green tea, and eliminate salty foods, most carbohydrates, and excess liquid from your menu about one week prior to your period.
Such measures should drastically reduce hormonal-induced dark circles and puffiness under your eyes, which are caused by premenstrual water retention.
3. Heredity can be involved in the condition, especially when we approach our 40s …
Just look at your Mom or Granma to check if they have dark circles under their eyes, too. If yes, your under-eye puffiness is, most probably, a hereditary condition that runs in the family and there is really not much you can do about it.
In such a case, just try to make peace with your looks and do not be fooled by commercial tricks to sell you yet another “miraculous remedy”.
okay sheila il sure let u know..
Hi,
My name is Ashley Radley. I am 14 years old and i already have wrinkles and extra skin under my eyes. The darkness has kinda gone away but when you view me from a distance they are there when i look close they are not. i am tired of being someone know as ugly because my eyes are different but i cant look in the mirror and more and say I have pretty eyes. When I was little i use to get compliments o how beautiful my eyes are and now a day random people,grown ups, would make up jokes about me about my eyes. I have tried the potato and cucumber but it burns and i am afraid to try it again. i don’t know if its suppose to burn and i don’t know if i am suppose to see a immediate result. I want them to be gone and i want to feel beautiful again. please help me
Ashley I share your pain! I’m 21 and have had dark circles under my eyes for as long as I can remember – unfortunately it does seem to be heriditary so there wont be a miracle cure.
HOWEVER – I have heard amazing things about Preparation H, a haemorrhoid cream, which models (and many other people) use for their under-eyes, and many people use it as a anti-wrinkle cream as it smoothes out the skin. You have to get the version with Biodyne in it though as that is the secret ingredient, and the American version doesnt have this – so you’d have to get the Canadian version.
Try a good concealer too to cover them up – I’ve used pretty much all the good brands, and the best by far is Yves Saint Laurent’s Touche Eclat. it’s a bit pricey but really works well.
And please dont get too down about them – I used to as well, but honestly nobody notices them as much as you do yourself. Bags under your eyes doesnt make someone not beautiful! I’m sure you look fine, ignore anyone who says otherwise.
Hope I’ve helped a bit xx
Hey Ashley,
I don’t know about the potato, but the cucumber’s definitely not supposed to burn. If it does though, then I suggest you see a dermatologist about it and refer your issues to him. Maybe he’ll be able to help you out. And no honey, the results are not supposed to be immediate. They take a few weeks to a few months to truly take effect.
Hey Sel,
Thanks a lot for your inputs here. I really do hope they help Ashley and anyone else that might be in the same boat.
sheila omg it is sooo working .. around my eyes r not dat dark.. and i hav 2 say i also takin vit e and doing wat u said 2 do.. omg im soo happy and 2moro is my b/day so wen its time 4 a pic i can smile soooo big cuz soon i wil hav no more dark circles.. tnx u sheila.. hey r u or anyone in here on facebook?
hey shala,
i’m glad sweetie that it’s working for you.. oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! hope you have a great year!