Trying to get rid of or conceal dark circles under your eyes can be an annoyance to deal with, especially if want to sort it quickly before heading out. A few surprising tips could help you with a short-term method, including using an everyday household kitchen item. Additionally, there are longer-term steps you can take to make sure your skin stays healthy.
Geraldine McColgan, Head Spa Educator and Naturopathic Nutritionist from spa-quality skincare brand Carol Joy London , has shared a few tips to keep them at bay. 5 tips to get rid of dark circles under your eyes Remember to use eye cream Eye cream acts as a good base for under-eye makeup as it can prevent products, like concealer and foundation, from becoming cakey or settling in fine lines. Geraldine also recommends retinol as a good ingredient to look out for in eye creams as it can help to stimulate the body’s natural production of collagen, which in turn smooths fine lines and wrinkles.
She adds: "When it comes to eye creams, caffeine is another hero ingredient to look out for. It aids with lymphatic drainage and microcirculation to reduce dark circles and prevent puffiness.” Utilise ice cubes Geraldine says: "Whole ice facials have many benefits, but just icing the area around your eyes can also help to reduce any puffiness.
“However, if you have broken capillaries, you should avoid icing your skin as it can worsen irritation and redness." Instead of ice people could use a cold compress or flannel soaked in coo.
