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After a busy weekend that resulted in very little sleep, we were anxious to find the answer. We reduced our search down to the most essential words and typed "dark circle eyes" into the Yahoo! search box. We didn't find any relevant Yahoo! categories, but the web page matches proved useful. Many of the matches looked promising, so instead of haphazardly clicking on random web sites, we looked for familiar URLs. Our first stop was Science Q & A from the New York Times web site. The column explained there are a number of possibilities for dark circles under the eyes. As you tack on the years, the skin covering
your eyelids thins out, which may cause the blood vessels to become more apparent, giving your lower eyelids a darker appearance. It's also possible that thin eyelids can be inherited. Dark eyelids can also be caused from swelling in your lower eyelids. When you're lying down, gravity causes fluid to collect in your lower eyelids, which may create shadows below your eyes. We went back to the search results and clicked on Dr. Weil's web site. The good doctor agreed with the Mayo Clinic's diagnosis, claiming that in most cases the condition is a result of aging or inheritance, and does not indicate illness or toxicity in the body. He also provides two simple Ayurvedic remedies that can help eliminate the hollow
look. - Gently massage saffron or almond oil on the dark area before going to bed.
- Dip cotton pads in fig juice, rosewater, or cold milk. Lie down with your feet raised higher than your head, then place the wet pads on your closed eyes. Stay that way for 10 minutes.
Whether you've inherited the dark circles under your eyes or are just suffering from fatigue, there are ways to conceal the problem. Head to Learn2.com to read more about hiding the circles with makeup.
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