Make-up tips: hide dark circles perfectly

Cause research - what dark circles can reveal about your lifestyle

First things first: Dark circles and slight swellings on the orbits (lower bones of the eyes) do not necessarily have to do with too little sleep. Neither is a skin problem the cause of the discoloration.

• There are no fat cells under the thin skin of the eyes. Veins and lymph glands lie underneath without an intermediate layer. If their function is impaired, they emerge and become visible on the surface of the skin - in this case in the form of shadows.
• How prone to dark circles you are is a genetic issue. Last but not least, how thin your skin is in the relevant areas plays a role here. People with extremely thin skin are more likely to suffer from this phenomenon.
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• The color of the shadows is also genetically determined to a certain extent. For example, brown circles under the eyes are often associated with hyperpigmentation of the skin. Such can be hereditary and harmless.
• However, since thyroid, liver, gallbladder and kidney problems can also lead to hyperpigmentation, you should rather show a doctor if you have long-lasting dark circles in a brownish shade. He can then rule out that a disease is related.


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• Bluish or purple circles under the eyes are usually associated with changes in your blood. Decreasing oxygen concentration in the blood is the leading cause. A lack of sleep and stress can lower the oxygen content just as much as a lack of fluids or an improper diet - such as iron, vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
• The blood in yours body Flows more slowly when the blood oxygen is low for the reasons mentioned. Your blood changes color with the speed of flow: it becomes darker, which shows up in the eyes on the skin.
• The causes mentioned also apply to dark gray or black circles under the eyes. However, they usually refer to an even wilder lifestyle than the bluish-purple variant, because the blood is even darker in this case.
• Nicotine and alcohol can severely reduce blood oxygen, making drinking nights one of the most common causes of dark shadows. The reason: alcohol and, by the way, also salt, dehydrate the body. Nicotine actually slows down the flow of blood directly.

To effectively prevent dark circles and puffiness, a change in diet, sleep and exercise are miracle cures. Naturally, you can get slept eyes so avoid with a variety of measures.

Cucumber mask and coffee - home remedies for dark eyes

With medical help, dark circles can be made invisible for a certain period of time by injecting a hyaluronic acid preparation along the tear ducts. However, this procedure is relatively expensive at 500 to 1000 euros and, like any other intervention, it is also risky. Home remedies can also achieve good effects - without any risk.

• For example, put coffee or caffeinated creams on two cotton pads and let the caffeine work for a few minutes. Then place the pads on the affected areas for ten minutes. This stimulates the blood circulation and makes the blood lighter again.
• In addition to caffeine pads, chilled black tea bags or pads with rosemary water also have this effect. Caution: When using rosemary, only slightly wet the shadows and do not leave the pads on your eyes. The same applies to the potato starch treatment that is often used for similar purposes: Do not bring them into eye contact.
• It is even easier to promote blood circulation with gentle tapping massages. Do this with your index finger in the direction of the bridge of your nose and never tap too hard to avoid damaging the sensitive area.
• Another popular home remedy for dark eyes is cucumber slices bathed in rose water. You know this procedure from every second Hollywood film: You soak the cucumber slices together with rose petals in cold water and place them on for ten minutes. The eye area receives moisture and can regenerate.
• Ice cubes are the most effective home remedy for puffiness under the eyes because water retention is removed by the cold. But be careful: Please do not leave it on your eyes, just dab the swollen areas with it. To do this, wrap the ice in a cloth so that it does not stick to the hot skin.
• If genetic hyperpigmentation of your skin around the dark circles is to blame, apply a cream containing vitamins A and D to the area of ​​the shadows. It has a lightening effect and at the same time tightens the skin, which is hugely beneficial for a fresh look.

If you do not have enough time to make life difficult for the dark circles under the eyes with these home remedies, you still have the option of concealing the areas in a few minutes. With a few make-up tips, you can do that too.

Make-up tips for a fresh look

To make dark circles disappear despite time pressure, you need a moisturizing, rich and firming care cream for the eye area. This is especially important for drooping eyelids so that the covering compound does not later warp into the wrinkles. To make up for the shadows, get a light-reflecting concealer that is about a shade lighter than yours skin. But be careful: It is best to use high-quality products with luster pigments that have a creamy to liquid consistency to cover them.

1. Apply the eye care cream to the eye area and leave it on until your skin has absorbed it. Caution: Do not apply too generously, otherwise the eye area will be greasy.
2. Now apply the concealer in dots over the dark circles. With a liquid product, this can be done directly from the tube. Dab the cream concealer with your finger.
3. Connect the dabbed concealer dots together.
4. You gently pat the substance in with your finger or a pad.
5. Use a cotton ball to smudge the transitions between the masking cream and the skin. Warning: Always wipe down and do not apply too much pressure to avoid wiping off the cream.
6. Now apply a foundation in your skin tone. The covered areas become invisible. Powder may also help with the blending.

Your dark circles should have faded from these makeup tips. For the future, you now know: Eat healthy, drink a lot, get enough exercise and get enough sleep. Then you probably won't even need the concealer on this matter.