Under-eye circles are often caused by blood trapped in weak capillaries. They become visible when the already delicate skin around the eyes thins. This degeneration, resulting from a loss of collagen and elastin, sinus congestion, and/or hormonal change, discolors the eye area.
Skin Care Quick Tip:
Use an eye cream with ingredients that target under eye
- Licorice root, bearberry and Waltheria Indica (Uhaloa) may also help lighten [pigment] over time.
- Products containing vitamin C or K can help strengthen the venous walls.
- Treatments for chronic or severe under-eye circles may incorporate laser therapy.
- Massage the eye area daily, circling from the outside in, to stimulate blood flow.
Concealers are the go to product for creating an even skin tone. However, when the objective is to cancel out dark circles, beginning makeup application with a concealer is a novice mistake. Aliesh offers the following makeup and skin care Quick Tips to even the color of skin around the eyes.
Makeup Quick Tip:
- Step 1: Apply foundation.
- Step 2: Use a thin synthetic brush to apply a color correcting concealer in the concave areas and feather out.
- Step 3: Blend concealer in with the ring finger because it has the lightest touch.
- Step 4: Be sure to set foundation and concealer with a loose powder.
These tips first appeared in FIX: Under-Eye & Discoloration Les Nouvelles Esthétiques & Spa (January 2007)
