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Unpleasant blue in the area of the eyelids will add age even to the youngest. Let’s talk about all the available ways to get rid of bruises under the eyes.
Causes of bruising under the eyes
One of the unpleasant phenomena is dark circles, or, as they are also called by the people, bruises under the eyes. They have not gone away, although many finally have the opportunity to get enough sleep.
So, let’s look at the reasons.
Hereditary factor. Quite often, puffiness and blueness around the eyelids are inherited from the older generation. Here we can give at least three reasons: too thin skin in the area around the eyelids, closely spaced vessels and a tendency to pigmentation. These three hereditary factors are recognized as key by dermatologists based on numerous studies by British and French scientists.
Age changes. After 25-30 years, and even earlier, the synthesis of collagen fibers begins to slow down. As a result, the skin loses its tone. Already thin in the area around the eyes, it becomes even less dense, which also gives rise to the appearance of dark circles.
Reaction to allergens. Dark circles under the eyes may be the result of the body’s reaction to certain foods or cosmetics. This is due to the work of the hormonal system. Often it is the eyelid area and the area around the eyes that reacts to the release of histamine in the first place, but, as a rule, such circles are red.
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How to get rid of bruises under the eyes: methods of struggle
Permanent bruises under the eyes, how to get rid of bruises under the eyes are the most frequent cosmetic queries in search engines.
There are two news: good and bad.
The bottom line is that you can’t get rid of bruises under the eyes at home if they are caused by a genetic predisposition. Decorative cosmetics will help here (long live concealers!) And supportive care in the form of compresses, lotions and other folk methods (but we’ll make a reservation right away that home-made products bring little real benefit).
There is good news too. If you correctly approach the choice of products and carefully select cosmetics for eyelid skin care, you can achieve impressive results.
By the way, about the selection of cosmetics for these purposes – more precisely, about the active ingredients that will help to cope with the problem – American scientists also write, investigating the problem of bruises under the eyes in a comprehensive manner. So, we will tell you what methods of dealing with bruises under the eyes exist.
Massage
Regular massage helps reduce the problem of bruising under the eyes.
Is it possible to get rid of bruises under the eyes with massage? In theory, yes. But it is worth warning that inept movements can harm the delicate and fragile skin of the eyelids. However, if you are confident in your own abilities and have already mastered several massage techniques, then you are halfway to getting rid of bruises under the eyes. Just in case, a few suggestions.
Do not rub or stretch the skin around the eyes, massage it as gently as possible.
It is worth doing a massage of this area (and, by the way, of the entire face) only after applying the cream – in no case do not leave the skin dry.
If it is necessary to get rid of dark circles and edema, the agent is distributed from the inner corner of the eye to the outer one along the upper eyelid and from the outer to the inner one – along the lower one, this will enhance lymphatic drainage. You can gently tap on the skin with your fingertips (this technique is called “rain”).
Anti-aging products are applied with the ring finger along the lines of least stretch, with light pressure on the skin.
Cleanse your face and sit in front of a mirror. Touch the inner corners of your eyelids with your fingertips. Lightly press the points with your index fingers and gently massage them for about 10 seconds.
Repeat the same exercise with the outer corners of the eyes: massage the points with your fingertips for about 10-15 seconds.
Dip your fingers in cold water and pinch along your brows. After such a massage, swelling under the eyes decreases and the skin in the periorbital zone slightly brightens.
Exercises for the face
To obtain the effect of a wide-open look, the following exercises help well.
Fix the forehead with the palms, placing their bases under the eyebrows, slightly pull the forehead and eyebrows up by 2-3 mm with the palms. Move your gaze down. Slowly, forcefully blink 20 times. Lock the position for 20 seconds. Perform 2-3 times.
Place your palms on your temples, slightly pull your temples up towards the top of your head. Close your eyes slowly and tightly 20 times, then hold for 20 seconds in static.
Place your palms on your temples and slightly pull your temples up to the top of your head. Slowly and widely open and close your mouth 20-30 times.
Cosmetics for skin care under the eyes
Creams, masks, patches help to get rid of bruises around the eyes. Look for substances such as caffeine, extracts of parsley, horse chestnut, microalgae, escin, vitamins A and C, peptides in their composition. Their effectiveness is confirmed by American researchers.
Remedies for dark circles under the eyes often use a combination of vitamin C and rutin.
Vitamin C participates in the synthesis of collagen, which provides, among other things, the elasticity of blood vessels.
vitamin P (rutin) allows you to fight congestion under the eyes.
What remedies remove bruises under the eyes? We at Healthy-Food have made a special selection.
Care for the skin around the eyes “Age expert 55+”, L’Oréal Paris
Fights signs of fatigue, reduces puffiness, reduces circles under the eyes. Loaded with the active ingredient adenosine to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Elixir for the skin around the eyes Absolue L’Extrait, Lancôme
The composition of the elixir includes the precious Lancôme rose extract, which has a high regenerating potential: it accelerates the process of cell renewal, improving skin regeneration, restoring its protective barrier.
BB-cream roller around the eyes “The Secret of Perfection”, Garnier
Reduces signs of fatigue, hides bags and circles under the eyes. It gives the skin radiance and perfectly moisturizes the delicate skin of the eyelids.
Redermic R Yeux Intense Concentrated Gel Cream Eye Contour, La Roche-Posay
Contains Pure Retinol + Progressive Retinol Complex to correct signs of photo-aging, combined with caffeine to reduce signs of fatigue.
How to remove bruises using salon treatments
Lipofilling – the patient’s own fat is used, which fills the voids around the eyes. This additional volume also removes shadows under the eyes. Suitable for people with thin and fragile skin. Fillers based on hyaluronic acid give a similar effect.
Dermotonia – in other words, it is a vacuum massage. Thanks to him, puffiness around the eyes is significantly reduced, and lymphatic drainage is restored, which also helps to lighten the skin under the eyes, stimulates collagenogenesis.
Mesotherapy – cocktails of vitamins and hyaluronic acid are invasively injected under the skin, which helps to instantly get a positive effect. After a course of procedures, the face looks very fresh, as if after a rest.
Home remedies
Doing massage around the eyes, you can not stretch the skin.
Are there effective folk remedies for bruises under the eyes? They usually contain components that stimulate blood circulation and prevent swelling and dark circles, such as caffeine or cornflower extract. Sometimes cold exposure helps.
Everyone knows folk recipes like cold spoons and tea leaves.
Modern products work no less effectively, for example, lotions with cornflower extract. The cooled product can be soaked in cotton pads and applied to the eyelids for a couple of minutes or cosmetic ice can be made from it.
How to hide bruises around the eyes
Clear your skin. Do not forget the face cream and a special cream for the skin around the eyes.
Let the product soak in.
Apply makeup base.
Treat problem areas with a concealer: literally drop by drop onto the area under the lower eyelid and blend well with a brush or sponge.
Now you can proceed to the usual makeup: applying a tonal foundation, etc.
Makeup artists do not advise using foundation to mask dark circles under the eyes, as it is denser than concealer and tends to clog into the folds of the skin under the eyes. However, among modern foundations there are many products with a super-light texture, thanks to which they can easily be used as a concealer.
What will help to avoid bruising under the eyes
With hereditary bruises, due to the peculiarities of the anatomical structure of the face, the problem should be approached comprehensively, not limited to cosmetics and skin care. Diet will also do a good job.
It is worth paying attention to black currants, blueberries, blackberries, chokeberries (the already mentioned rutin is a derivative of the flavonoid quercetin, and all vegetables and fruits of a deep dark blue or purple color are its source). Eat more of them, especially in season.
Vitamin C, essential for radiant skin, can be obtained from rosehip or citrus infusions.
To prevent swelling that often accompanies bruises under the eyes, use natural remedies to remove excess fluid: include watermelon, melon, cucumbers, parsley, dried apricots in your diet.
If we are talking about pronounced bags under the eyes, it is necessary to exclude the presence of serious diseases of the heart and kidneys. And follow some rules.
Do not eat salty at night.
Do not take alcoholic beverages before bed.
Do not drink too much tea or water in the evenings.
Don’t sleep face down and stay up too late.
Take good care of the skin around the eyes.