Posted on :
27 August, 2010
By :Seema
Dark under eye bags or dark under eye circles are every womans nightmare. Eyes being one of the main features of the face need special care. Dark circles are caused by either genetic problems or due to lack of sleep and eye problems.
You may think that dark circles are for women above a certain age but thats just a myth. If you are a student who studies under the lamp late and dont get enough sleep, you too will develop dark circles soon.
There are two ways you can conceal dark circles, either by makeup or by natural remedies.
Concealer forms an essential part of applying flawless makeup. Concealer come in different shades, depending on your skin tone and amount of coverage needed, buy a pink or yellow tinted concealer. Green shade concealer is for red spots or severe coverage and hence is not needed for under eye dark circles. Use a shade of concealer lighter than your skin tone. If you are dark complexioned, you can easily use mauve or tan-colored concealer.
When buying a concealer try it before buying against your complexion. Your concealer and foundation together can easily hide your dark circles. Buy a cream based concealer and use a sponge or brush to apply it. Cream concealer doesnt need that much settling as it glides easily. Make sure it is not cakey. Apply concealer only where needed and then apply your foundation over. Use a sponge or even your fingers to do your makeup.
Some women might choose to go the other way by apply foundation early and then concealer as your may not need that much coverage. Concealer is made of a better composition than foundation to provide more coverage. In this case once the foundation is applied, see how much concealer covers youre under eye dark circles. Settle your make up with translucent powder to avoid it looking shiny in places and voilà youre done.
A helpful tip for your eye makeup to look even better without dark circles is that once you apply your eye shadow and liner, apply a hint of added concealer to your dark circles if needed.
If you are someone looking for a permanent solution, natural remedies will be of use to you.
Drinking the right amount of water helps fade dark circles. Also eating the right kind of diet is necessary. If you are stressed most of the time and have been compromising on your diet its about time you added the necessary vitamins to your diet. Vitamin C and E include anti oxidants that are essential for radiant skin.
You will notice that were you to visit a dermatologist, you will be given additional multivitamin supplements to take immediately. Also, sleep is critical for beautiful eyes. Not only will you end up with dark circles but also puffy eyes if you do not catch 8 hours of sleep every day.
Apart from these, if you still want a permanent solution and fast, cosmetic surgery is the last option. I would love to hear your opinion on how to hide under eye dark circles. Please leave me a comment and let me know. Dont forget to subscribe our RSS to receive latest updates.