How to Get Rid of Dark Circles

Between stress, lack of sleep, poor diet and genetics, dark under eye circles are a fairly common skin condition. But just because they’re common, doesn’t mean the situation is hopeless. From makeup and skin care solutions to lifestyle choices, there are plenty of ways to help minimize under eye circles.

Get Plenty of Sleep
Technically, they aren’t caused by lack of sleep, but if you’re prone to dark circles, you may want to think twice about pulling an all-nighter. Staying up too late can result in pale, washed out skin—a symptom of fatigue—which exacerbates discolorations. Thus, your already translucent eye skin becomes even more pale, highlighting broken capillaries under your eyes. Averaging 7-9 hours each night will help keep the color in your skin.

Balance Your Diet
Staying hydrated improves your circulation, allowing the right amount of blood to flow to your blood vessels. Dehydrating substances, such as caffeine and salt, can inhibit circulation, causing blood vessels to appear bluish. Taking a daily multi-vitamin and eating leafy greens will also help keep your skin healthy.

Give Your Eyes a Treat
Many people swear by the age-old home remedy of cucumber slices, but professional skin care treatments are often the best solution for under eye circles. Eye creams are designed to hydrate, condition and repair delicate eye skin with formulas that are generally far more potent than home remedies. For example, the clinically tested ingredient Occu-Derm helps keep dark under eye circles in check by preventing the accumulation of hemoglobin buildup that causes unsightly blue-black skin discolorations. Creams and masks containing vitamin K and natural antioxidants are also a good pick; these will help keep hemoglobin from oxidizing.

When All Else Fails, Conceal
Let’s face it, we’re not all born with perfect skin—that’s what makeup is for. And thanks to today’s high-quality cosmetics, concealing your under eye circles is a cinch. Start with a colour correcting primer to neutralize discolorations and even out your skin tone. Once your skin is primed, move on to your concealer. Ideally, you want a multi-tasking foundation and concealer to get the best coverage. At Pür Minerals, we recommend 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup—our foundation, powder and concealer with SPF 15—applied with the Utility Brush. This brush is designed to cover small areas with precision, so it’s perfect for masking under eye circles and hiding broken capillaries.