Hi ladies,
Noticed that no one has chatting in this thread since April...anyway, I have very dark eye rings since my uni days. I always have people coming to me and asked why I looked so tired (used to it alrdy).Tried eye treatment but doesn't help. Tried sleeping early but yet I have the habit of watching TV to relax myself before going to bed. I'm using Clinque's - All abt Eyes, won't say it works miracles but at least it doesn't irritate my eyes cos I've got really sensitive eyes.
I received this email from a friend and would like to share with all. I've tried the tea bag method and see some slight improvements.
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Getting rid of dark circles
>
>Another day of overtime leaves you practically no time to have a good rest
>at all. You might not even have time to take a good look at yourself in
the
>mirror much less preen in front of it. Once, you manage to get a fleeting
>glance in the mirror only to double back to take in the panda-eyed
creature
>staring back
>at you. Do all these sound familiar?
>Dark circles: how are they formed?
>
>Dark circles is the result of the skin on your eyelids thinning out with
>age, thus causing the blood vessels to become more apparent, giving your
>lower eyelids a darker appearance. It's also possible
>that thin eyelids are inherited. Dark eyelids can also be caused from
>swelling in your lower eyelids. When you're lying down, gravity causes
>fluid to collect in your lower eyelids, which may create shadows below
your
>eyes.
>
>Grandma to the rescue!
>
>So what do you do? Pile on tons of make-up?
>Concealing with make-up is not impossible but it does nothing to stamp out
>the problem. Over the counter eye creams promise to work wonders but even
>eye care products of big names companies could not produce miracle. But
>what's there to fret about?
>
>All you need to know are inside your grandmother's head. They may be as
old
>as your grandma but they sure seem effective for those who gave them a go
>on their faces
>
>Tea bags
>Place chilled used tea bags on eyelids and let the tea leaves work its way
>to clear the dark circles and under-eye bags.
>
>Cucumber
>Place slices of cucumber on the eyelids for around 15 minutes. Fresh
>cucumber can promote blood circulation, gets rid of dark circles and
>reducswollen eyes.
>
>Egg
>My grandma used to say that pressing a hot hard-boiled egg over the
bruised
>part of your body could help to spread the blood clot. Let me tell you
>something new: dark circles can be treated the same way too as heat from
>the hard-boiled egg can improve blood circulation. All you need to do is
>wrap the egg in a towel and lightly press it over the dark circles and
>they'll disappear. However, don't pop the egg straight into your mouth...
>naturally they cannot be eaten after the treatment!
>
>Apple
>While cucumber is often cited as a common cure in various sources, apples
>are not. Yet they are no less effective than the cucumber as they provide
>nutrients like iron to the eyelids. Two slices of apple placed on the
>eyelids can rid you of dark circles too.
>
>Lotus and water chestnut juice
>Lotus roots and water chestnut are rich sources of starch, iron and
>protein, which promote blood circulation. Before going to bed, blend a
>small piece of lotus root, 3 or 4 chestnuts and 2 glasses of water
>together. Dip cotton pads in the mixture and cover them over the eyelids
>for around 10 minutes. The juice is helpful in lightening dark circles.
>
>Other methods to eliminate the hollow look:
>Gently massage saffron or almond oil on the dark area before going to bed.
>Dip cotton pads in fig juice, rosewater, or cold milk. Lie down with our
>feet raised higher than your head, and then place the wet pads on your
>yelids. Remain in position for 10 minutes.
Noticed that no one has chatting in this thread since April...anyway, I have very dark eye rings since my uni days. I always have people coming to me and asked why I looked so tired (used to it alrdy).Tried eye treatment but doesn't help. Tried sleeping early but yet I have the habit of watching TV to relax myself before going to bed. I'm using Clinque's - All abt Eyes, won't say it works miracles but at least it doesn't irritate my eyes cos I've got really sensitive eyes.
I received this email from a friend and would like to share with all. I've tried the tea bag method and see some slight improvements.
--------------------------------------------------
Getting rid of dark circles
>
>Another day of overtime leaves you practically no time to have a good rest
>at all. You might not even have time to take a good look at yourself in
the
>mirror much less preen in front of it. Once, you manage to get a fleeting
>glance in the mirror only to double back to take in the panda-eyed
creature
>staring back
>at you. Do all these sound familiar?
>Dark circles: how are they formed?
>
>Dark circles is the result of the skin on your eyelids thinning out with
>age, thus causing the blood vessels to become more apparent, giving your
>lower eyelids a darker appearance. It's also possible
>that thin eyelids are inherited. Dark eyelids can also be caused from
>swelling in your lower eyelids. When you're lying down, gravity causes
>fluid to collect in your lower eyelids, which may create shadows below
your
>eyes.
>
>Grandma to the rescue!
>
>So what do you do? Pile on tons of make-up?
>Concealing with make-up is not impossible but it does nothing to stamp out
>the problem. Over the counter eye creams promise to work wonders but even
>eye care products of big names companies could not produce miracle. But
>what's there to fret about?
>
>All you need to know are inside your grandmother's head. They may be as
old
>as your grandma but they sure seem effective for those who gave them a go
>on their faces
>
>Tea bags
>Place chilled used tea bags on eyelids and let the tea leaves work its way
>to clear the dark circles and under-eye bags.
>
>Cucumber
>Place slices of cucumber on the eyelids for around 15 minutes. Fresh
>cucumber can promote blood circulation, gets rid of dark circles and
>reducswollen eyes.
>
>Egg
>My grandma used to say that pressing a hot hard-boiled egg over the
bruised
>part of your body could help to spread the blood clot. Let me tell you
>something new: dark circles can be treated the same way too as heat from
>the hard-boiled egg can improve blood circulation. All you need to do is
>wrap the egg in a towel and lightly press it over the dark circles and
>they'll disappear. However, don't pop the egg straight into your mouth...
>naturally they cannot be eaten after the treatment!
>
>Apple
>While cucumber is often cited as a common cure in various sources, apples
>are not. Yet they are no less effective than the cucumber as they provide
>nutrients like iron to the eyelids. Two slices of apple placed on the
>eyelids can rid you of dark circles too.
>
>Lotus and water chestnut juice
>Lotus roots and water chestnut are rich sources of starch, iron and
>protein, which promote blood circulation. Before going to bed, blend a
>small piece of lotus root, 3 or 4 chestnuts and 2 glasses of water
>together. Dip cotton pads in the mixture and cover them over the eyelids
>for around 10 minutes. The juice is helpful in lightening dark circles.
>
>Other methods to eliminate the hollow look:
>Gently massage saffron or almond oil on the dark area before going to bed.
>Dip cotton pads in fig juice, rosewater, or cold milk. Lie down with our
>feet raised higher than your head, and then place the wet pads on your
>yelids. Remain in position for 10 minutes.
