You love boxing so much, but you do not need to look like a boxer with dark under-eye circles. As a consolation, you might be delighted to know that ninety percent of people have experienced having dark circles under their eyes. But it does not mean that you should welcome these unsightly appearances on your face.



Dark under-eye circles are a common cosmetic problem. They can be caused by heredity, bone structure, allergies, insufficient sleep and a host of other factors. One thing is for sure, they make you look tired and ugly. But rather than endure the embarrassment of having these dark circles, you can try any of the plans listed below and achieve a brighter appearance for your eyes and overall face.

Corrective Procedures

Undergoing corrective procedures is a more forceful solution to stamp out dark under-eye circles; these procedures are also more extravagant. From chemical peels, laser microdermabrasion, to cosmetic surgeries, these procedures can remove unwanted facial pigmentation, like under-eye circles, in weeks and not months or years. However, these procedures come with greater caution because any mistake can be irreversible and can make your appearance more unacceptable. Corrective procedures must always be done by accredited dermatologists or other skin experts.

Cosmetic Concealment

The most basic and economical way of putting your dark under-eye circles out of the view is by using cosmetic concealers such as foundations and shades. To conceal your under-eye circles, simply apply the foundation on the affected surface. The best way to do this is by using your ring fingers because it allows you to blend the shades to the color of your skin more smoothly. Apply the concealer by lightly and slowly tapping the foundation powder onto the affected surface; always start at the inner eye area and work your way out to your upper cheeks. Do not forget to dust off excess and loose powder to attain a more polished look.

Curative Care

If you want a more permanent fix to your under-eye circles, you have to deal with them on a daily basis. This means assimilating into your regular beauty regimen the use of moisturizers and other applications that are specially formulated to reduce under-eye circles. Look for products that have the beneficial ingredients like collagen, Vitamin E or elastin which have been found to improve the health of the skin around your eye area.

Eye creams are the most preferred curative products for under-eye circles. They stir up blood circulation around the eye area and the rest of the face which results to healthier and unblemished skin. You can try out a number of eye creams until you find the one that works best to reduce your under-eye circles. Just be sure that these products do not cause any allergic or other unwanted reactions on your skin.

You can also use acid-based products moderately just to help loosen up dead skin cells on your eye area. This not only allows new layers of healthy skin cells to come up to the surface, it also allows skin nutrients from moisturizers and other skin care products to deeply penetrate the skin in your eye-area.

Always keep in mind that the skin under your eyes, and all over your face for that matter, is delicate and can be easily damaged. Avoid too much hydration on these parts because you may risk clogging your skin's pores and that can spark other problems for your face. As part of your curative care regimen, you should visit skin care spas or clinics at least once a month.

Also, make it a point to strengthen the tiny blood vessels around the eye area if you want to improve the appearance of your eyes.