Skin Care Decoded!

Most of us have the problem of dark circle around the eyes as we age. These discolorations under the eye are often due to inadequate sleep or in some cases result of allergies or an illness. Nevertheless, you can still try to erase the dark circle around eyes by following some of these advices. While these advices might not totally erase the dark circle around eyes, it will surely help to reduce the dark circle around your eyes

It is important to evaluate the lifestyle that you are currently living in to erase the dark circle around eyes. Think of what you are putting into your body every day. Eating a healthy and balanced diet can actually help. Dark circles and puffiness around your eyes are often due to the lack of vitamin K or inadequate antioxidants especially deficiency in vitamin B12. By eating plenty of fruits and vegetables especially cabbage, spinach and other leafy green vegetables and at the same time drink plenty of water can help improve blood circulation. Reduce the salt intake as excess salt can cause body to retain water in unusual places.

Ensure that you have sufficient vitamin intake in your body. Poor absorption of vitamin tends to reduce adrenal function causing you less vitamin B6 absorption. Regular vitamins, good calcium or magnesium and good mineral supplement restores the adrenal function.

Apart from eating a balanced diet, make sure you get plenty of sleep nightly. Lack of sleep usually causes the skin to become paler causing the appearance of darkness under the eyes more obvious. As different people need different hours of sleep, try getting at least 7-9 hours of sleep daily and do it regularly.

If you are a chain smoker, try reducing your smoking habits or quit totally as smoking causes vascular problems which can not only threaten your life but make your blood vessels look more prominent and bluer.

Relaxing also helps you to reduce the stress and anxiety which associates with the lack of sleep, eating and resting properly. Relaxing also helps your eye skin to improve as you feel less stressed and more at ease. The skin round your eyes will tend to reflect your emotional and physical status.