How to remove bruises under the eyes at home: La Roche-Posay dermatologist advises

Causes of bruising under the eyes

Let’s analyze how blue under the eyes is formed:

• Overwork, stress, lack of sleep Blue circles under the eyes really appear against the background of severe fatigue and lack of proper rest, as a result of which the work of blood vessels is disrupted, the capillaries become more pronounced and a characteristic darkening of the skin appears. Most often, getting enough sleep is enough to get rid of the problem, but sometimes sleep alone is not enough.
• Age-related skin changes Due to the age-related decrease in the synthesis of natural collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, the already thin and dry skin of the eyelids loses density, elasticity, becomes even thinner and blood vessels begin to appear through it and purple shadows under the lower eyelids become more distinct.
• Heredity Often, darkened areas of the skin under the eyes are due to a genetic predisposition: thin skin, fragile blood vessels, a tendency to hyperpigmentation of the skin are inherited. Against the background of a genetic predisposition, dark circles can appear even in children at an early age and are permanent.
• Some diseases For example, allergies, kidney and cardiovascular failure, liver damage, low hemoglobin, pancreatic diseases, metabolic disorders – such health problems are reflected in large dark circles under the eyes.
• Improper eye care Incorrectly selected cosmetics with aggressive and harsh formulas thin and break the integrity of the epidermis and can cause an allergic reaction. Also, excessive exposure to the delicate area under the eyes, for example, diligent rubbing and stretching of the skin during makeup removal can also provoke such darkening.

How to remove bruises and bags under the eyes at home?

It is possible to completely get rid of bruises under the eyes, provided that the cause of their occurrence is not a hereditary factor. This process involves complex measures and will take time. Having ruled out health problems and the diseases listed above, be prepared not only to arm yourself with brightening cosmetics for the care of the eye area, but also to change your lifestyle.

Consider ways to remove bruises under the eyes at home:

1. First, include in your daily beauty routine deeply moisturizing and skin whitening products with anti-age formulas based on hygroscopic, lymphatic drainage and microcirculation stimulating components: hyaluronic acid, vitamins C, A, E, kojic acid, caffeine, algae extract, chestnut, mint and its derivatives (menthol, racementhol, mentoxypropanediol).
2. Secondly, follow the regime, get enough sleep, minimize stress and emotional overstrain. Good sleep improves the supply of skin cells with oxygen, speeds up their metabolism and improves blood microcirculation.
3. Thirdly, lead a healthy lifestyle: give up bad habits, eat a balanced diet, keep an adequate drinking regime, engage in physical activity, walk more often in the fresh air.
4. Fourthly, do facial exercises and self-massage of the face, dispersing the lymph and blood in the area of ​​skin darkening. This will not only relieve you of the blue in the periorbital zone, but also prevent early aging and the appearance of wrinkles.
5. Fifth, daily and year-round, use sunscreens with a high degree of protection of at least SPF50 to protect thin and vulnerable skin under the eyes from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation, which not only dries, but also provokes photoaging of the skin of the eyelids.

• Hydraphase Intense Eyes Caffeine and fragmented hyaluronic acid moisturize, tone, reduce puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. Suitable for sensitive skin.
Intensively moisturizes, visibly reduces “bruises” under the eyes.

Hydraphase ha Eyes — Where can one buy:

At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces

• Care for ultra-sensitive skin around the eyes Toleriane Ultra Yeux Reduces sensations of discomfort in the skin around the eyes, effectively relieves redness, irritation and swelling in the eyelid area. Suitable for reactive skin.
Reduces swelling, puffiness and discomfort of the skin around the eyes.

TOLERIANE DERMALLERGO eye contour — Where can one buy:

At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces

• Anti-aging care for the eye contour Redermic R Yeux Effective against age-related skin changes: pigmentation, wrinkles, loss of turgor. Contains retinol and La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water. With regular use, wrinkles are smoothed out, dark circles become less noticeable, bags under the eyes are reduced.
Against wrinkles, bags, bruises and dark circles under the eyes.

Redermic retinol eye contour — Where can one buy:

At the moment, La Roche-Posay products are not available for purchase in the official online store. You can purchase our products in other channels you know – in pharmacies, other authorized partners and online marketplaces

Self-massage will help improve blood circulation, normalize lymph flow in the lower eyelids. Simple techniques are easy to perform and give a visible positive result. In combination with appropriate care, you will notice how the blue circles under the eyes are significantly reduced.

1. Place the pads of your index, middle and ring fingers on your closed eyelids. With gentle circular motions, first clockwise, then counter-clockwise, massage the eyeballs, gently pressing on the eyelids (be careful not to press too hard). 30 seconds of massage is enough.
2. With light patting movements of the pads of the ring and middle fingers, move along the area of ​​​​dark circles from the inner corner of the eye to the outer. Make sure the skin is not stretched. Repeat the movements above the upper eyelid, in the area under the eyebrows. Such a lymphatic drainage massage improves blood circulation in the problem area.

Massage against blue circles is performed on the skin without makeup, strictly after cleansing. For the best glide, you can pre-apply an eye contour cream or gel.

Alexander Prokofiev: Dermatovenereologist La Roche-Posay

Face fitness is another effective way to get rid of bruises and severe bags under the eyes. Gymnastics for the eyes and skin of the eyelids at home will help get rid of darkening, and also helps smooth wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new creases. The main thing is regularity.

1. Close your eyes tightly, then open your eyes wide, tensing your eyelids. Don’t blink for 10 seconds. Repeat the exercise 10 times.
2. Squint, feeling the tension in your eyelids. Hold them in this position for 5 seconds. Repeat the exercise 15-20 times.
3. Look right, left, then up and down. Only the eyeballs are involved, the neck and head remain static. Repeat the exercise 5 times to the right and to the left, 5 times up and down. Then draw figure eights with your eyes, changing direction clockwise and counterclockwise. Repeat 5 times.

How to get rid of bruises under the eyes with the help of salon procedures?

You can cope with the problem and remove bruises in the periorbital zone using aesthetic procedures:

• Carboxytherapy is an injection of carbon dioxide under the skin. The procedure stimulates the synthesis of collagen, strengthens the skin and visibly brightens the blue under the eyes.
• Mesotherapy is an injection method of subcutaneous injection of a meso-cocktail based on hyaluronic acid and other active ingredients (peptides, vitamins, amino acids and nucleosides), deeply moisturizing the skin, contributing to its accelerated regeneration and rejuvenation.
• Laser therapy (fractional photothermolysis) – exposure to the problem area with a laser beam. The procedure is traumatic, after it there may be swelling that will last for several days.
• Microcurrent therapy is a less radical, unlike a laser, method of getting rid of dark circles under the eyes. Exposure to microcurrent provides lymphatic drainage, has a beneficial effect on capillaries, brightens bruises and reduces swelling.
• Lipofilling – filling the periorbital zone with your own fat cells.

Secrets of quick disguise: how to remove bruises under the eyes in 5 minutes?

You can temporarily lighten the skin in the lower eyelid area using SOS products:

• Eye patches with a refreshing, brightening and toning effect, tightly adhering to the skin, are able to restore a fresh and rested look in a matter of minutes. Also, patches give a noticeable moisturizing and smoothing effect.
• Masks (gel, fabric, cream) for the area around the eyes are distinguished by a highly concentrated composition, they intensively affect the skin and actively saturate it with useful elements. Masks strengthen the walls of blood vessels, have a drainage effect, moisturize well, cool, give radiance, even out skin tone and relief. For best results, store masks and eye patches in the refrigerator.
• You can also quickly get rid of dark circles with a corrector or tinting cream suitable for the delicate area under the eyes, for example, Anthelios SPF 50+ Toning Fluid for Face and Skin around the Eyes with an ultra-light texture and SPF.
• A compress based on chilled La Roche-Posay Thermal Water or an ice cube made from herbal extracts, green tea or coffee is another emergency way to tone the skin of the eyelids and quickly remove bruises under the eyes. Exposure to cold reduces swelling, improves blood circulation, constricts capillaries, reducing blueness.
• Take a hot shower – steam will steam and moisturize the skin, improve blood flow and lymph flow. After the procedure, apply an appropriate care product to the area around the eyes.

Will folk remedies help to remove blue circles under the eyes?

You can help lighten bruises around the eyes using folk methods, for example, by applying a crushed aloe leaf, a used tea bag, a slice of fresh pineapple, a slice of cucumber, grated potato gruel to the lower eyelids. The listed products are easy to find at home, on the shelves of the refrigerator.

Home care for the eye area can be used in the absence of corrective cosmetics. Natural products can cause swelling, allergies, irritation of the vulnerable and delicate skin of the eyelids and are less effective than professional care from a reliable manufacturer, the formulas of which undergo strict dermatological and ophthalmological control.

Alexander Prokofiev: Dermatovenereologist La Roche-Posay

What to do to prevent the appearance of blue under the eyes?

• Arrange for the body a good rest, get enough sleep. Try to sleep on your back, excluding the position of the body face down – this position provokes swelling and wrinkles.
• Follow a sufficient drinking regimen that maintains normal cell hydrobalance and prevents dehydration and thinning of the skin of the eyelids. The first stage of dehydration is water retention in the tissues and bags under the eyes, the second is bruising.
• Wash your face with cool water – the procedure not only perfectly tones the skin, but also strengthens blood vessels.
• Women aged 30+ are advised to include eye contour products with retinol in their beauty care routine, which promote collagen synthesis, even out skin tone and texture and tighten it. Redermic R Yeux Intensive Concentrated Anti-Aging Eye Care is suitable.
• An effective way to minimize the appearance of shadows under the eyes is the use of brightening agents for the skin around the eyes and sunscreens.
• Review your diet and minimize the intake of salty, spicy, fatty, fried foods that contribute to the accumulation of moisture in the tissues. Enrich your usual menu with fresh vegetables and fruits, rich in vitamins and minerals that strengthen and nourish the skin from the inside.