How to reduce different types of dark circles: Reduce dark circles by moisturizing the eye area Skin needs to be hydrated to maintain its elasticity and tone. This is especially true for sensitive areas of the face where the skin is thin. The eye contour area must therefore be gently moisturized to prevent the appearance of dark circles and premature fine lines. Applying a suitable eye contour cream will help with this. For greater effectiveness, you can place it in the refrigerator before use. The cold will help stimulate blood microcirculation in the eye. This circulation will visibly reduce the appearance of dark circles. Plus, it's very pleasant to apply if the cold doesn't bother you. Vegetable and essential oils, natural concealers? Calophyllum oil , an anti-dark circle treatment: This oil is rich in calophyllic and inophylline. These two active ingredients have circulatory and healing properties. It is an oil known for its powerful anti-dark circle properties. Acting directly on blood circulation, it reduces the bluish appearance of the skin linked to poor blood circulation. This oil helps decongest the eye while hydrating the skin. As an added bonus, if you are prone to rosacea, this oil reduces redness! It is therefore a three-in-one treatment. We recommend diluting it in another vegetable oil to minimize its odor, which may be unpleasant for some. Rosehip Oil : A natural anti-wrinkle agent, this plant oil contains essential fatty acids, as well as vitamin A and vitamin C. These help regenerate the skin and prevent the appearance of wrinkles. Avocado oil : Antioxidant and rich in vitamin E, it will activate lymphatic circulation under the eye, while protecting the sensitive and fragile skin in this area. Helichrysum essential oil : Diluted in a vegetable oil, it has a decongestant effect on the skin around the eye. It is a blood thinner and a natural anti-inflammatory. Its properties will help reduce skin swelling. Please note: this essential oil must be diluted in a vegetable oil before application. This area of the face is very sensitive. We do not recommend this essential oil for pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you accidentally apply vegetable oil inside the eye, simply rinse with warm water. Stimulate skin microcirculation through massage Massages are very effective for stimulating blood circulation around the eyes. As we saw earlier, boosting microcirculation in this area of the face helps reduce the appearance of dark circles. They will also be less dark. Congested circles will be less pronounced. Combined with a healthy lifestyle, massages will help prevent and delay the appearance of dark circles. How to perform your massage? When applying your concealer (eye cream, calophyllum vegetable oil, etc.), use your ring fingers to tap the area around your eyes with your fingertips. Use light movements, always from the inside to the outside of the eye. You can follow the shape of your orbital bone for this. Finish by smoothing the skin around your eyes with your cream, always applying very light pressure as this is a sensitive area. You can absolutely perform these small massages without applying any treatment first. However, we recommend using a treatment to help it penetrate the skin. You'll then benefit from both the massage and your treatment, which will be even more effective. The ring finger is the finger that naturally exerts the least pressure when used. Given the fragility of the skin around the eye, it is recommended to gently massage with this finger. The massage will revive the tissues, decongest them, and even relax you. Finally, it will stimulate collagen production. This helps keep your skin toned, firm, and elastic. Reduce dark circles by improving your lifestyle As you know, fatigue and stress can quickly make dark circles appear. It's therefore recommended to get enough sleep and go to bed earlier to alleviate fatigue. Doing something relaxing (sports, yoga, or any other activity that helps you relax and clear your head) will help limit and reduce stress. Excesses of all kinds should be avoided: cigarettes, alcohol, fatty foods and meals... Adopting a healthier lifestyle will be beneficial not only for the area around your eyes, but also for your health more generally. Finally, consider reducing your screen time and lowering screen brightness. The latter tends to tire the eyes on a daily basis and can promote the appearance of dark circles. Gentle makeup removal tailored to protect the eye area When we're tired, our dark circles are often more visible and pronounced. Our skin also appears dull and tired. To avoid accentuating this effect, it's important to remove our makeup properly before going to bed. Removing makeup will eliminate all the impurities present in your skin's pores. This will allow your skin to breathe and maintain its suppleness. To remove makeup from your eye area, you can choose a treatment that suits you best: micellar water, two-phase makeup remover, oil, gel or even cleansing milk... Whatever product you use, choose the gentlest possible one. Makeup to reduce dark circles in the short term Natural treatments using oils and massages are very effective, but you'll probably have to be patient before seeing the first results. However, you may be impatient to see your dark circles fade and want to cover them up until they fade. In this case, you can opt for makeup, specifically concealer or corrector. These products will neutralize the blue or purple color of dark circles and smooth the skin around the eyes. Apply a light amount to the eye contour by dabbing with your finger or brush, then blend and mattify with an external loose powder. You can also remove your makeup with floral waters, paying particular attention to dark circles. Cornflower Floral Water : Gentle cornflower floral water soothes the skin and tired eyes. It's a true must-have when it comes to taking care of your skin. Cucumber Floral Water : Cucumber floral water is extremely refreshing and hydrating for all skin types. Damask Rose Floral Water : Soothing and invigorating, there's nothing better than a little rose floral water applied with a cotton pad to dark circles and eyelids. Your skin will feel refreshed and your eyes will look awakened. Simply use it when removing your eye makeup. It's also very effective in the morning to decongest eyes swollen by nighttime immobility. How to prevent and delay the appearance of dark circles Adopt a healthy lifestyle You've probably heard this advice more than once, and for good reason. We can't repeat it enough: A healthy lifestyle promotes better health. This applies to both internal signs (better organ function, energy, well-being) and external signs (more beautiful skin, stronger hair, etc.). Don't hesitate to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and vary your diet. Remember to limit excesses. Tobacco, alcohol, lack of sunlight, and exposure to ultraviolet rays have negative effects on your body, especially your skin. These factors tend to cause water retention. Water retention is actually an accumulation of water and fat that lodges under the skin. The eye area is not spared from this process. To prevent this accumulation and swelling of dark circles, you can also drink plenty of water. At least 1.5L per day. Finally, exercising, resting when your body needs it, and taking care of your skin are also recommended to prevent dark circles. Grandma's remedies Many of us have mothers or grandmothers who have managed to preserve their beauty over time. To have beautiful, toned skin, long hair, or even beautiful teeth, they always have simple, effective, and natural tips. There are some natural tricks to reduce and prevent dark circles. Cucumber : Who hasn't seen the image of a woman with two cucumber slices over her eyes during a treatment? At home or at a spa, you can enjoy this pampering treatment. With your eyes closed, you'll relax, while the cucumber's active ingredients firm, soothe, and tone the skin around your eyes. You can use cucumber floral water or a fresh cucumber for this. In any case, it must be applied fresh. The easiest way is to leave your cucumber or floral water in your refrigerator for at least 1 hour before using. Tea bags : Made from plants, tea also has benefits for the skin. For this tip, you need to place two tea bags in the freezer. It's perfectly possible to make a tea, let it steep, and then save your tea bags for use on your face. Problematic and unsightly for some, a minor detail for others, the elimination of dark circles is a topic that often raises questions. We hope to have provided you with some answers about dark circles and ways to reduce them. And you, what are your natural tips for reducing the visibility of dark circles? You can drink mild teas like mint or chamomile. Leave them on for at least 1 hour and then apply them to your eyes. The action of the cold combined with the properties of the plants in the tea will firm the skin around your eyes. Chamomile and mint have soothing and antioxidant properties for the skin. This will give you a "boost" effect. Spoons in the refrigerator: Following the same principles as tea bags, spoons in the refrigerator will have a cooling effect on the skin. Leave your spoons in the freezer for 15 minutes before using them. The cold will also stimulate blood circulation in the skin. Above all, the cold will have a decongestant effect, which will help reduce the puffy appearance of dark circles. To avoid thermal shock and the opposite effect to the one intended, we recommend placing a light, thin cloth between the cold spoon and the skin of your eye. Ice cubes can be used instead of spoons or tea bags.
