Every morning a woman starts by putting herself in order and often - applying makeup. Especially necessary concealer, because it helps to mask the dark circles under the lower eyelids, which not only give the face a tired and painful look, but also can visually add a few years. Therefore, women have long been interested in ways to find out the origin and remove boring bruises under the eyes - the causes and treatment of this problem directly depend on each other, and before buying the next tube concealer, you should try to establish factors that provoke the emergence of dark circles.
There were bruises under the eyes - the causes of this cosmetic defect
In most cases, the described problem is observed after a sleepless night. Because of fatigue, blood circulation is disturbed, accordingly, oxygen supply to tissues deteriorates, and skin cells do not have time to update. As a rule, after the restoration of the mode of work and rest, dark circles disappear without a trace.
Other causes of bruising under the eyes in the morning:
- general overwork of the body;
- wrong position of the head at night;
- the use of excessive amounts of alcohol;
- overexertion of the eyes;
- smoking;
- prolonged exposure to the open sun without protective glasses;
- aging;
- lack of vitamins and nutrients;
- low mobility;
- unsuitable decorative cosmetics;
- bad ecological conditions;
- heredity;
- features of the structure of the face;
- emotional experiences;
- chronic fatigue;
- constant stay indoors.
Almost all of these factors, except for heredity and physiological features of the structure of the face, can be eliminated independently, normalizing nutrition and lifestyle. It is more difficult if dark circles are associated with the development of internal diseases.
Pathological causes of severe bruising under the eyes:
- inflammatory processes in the nasal sinuses;
- heart failure ;
- allergic reactions;
- chronic migraine;
- Diseases of the skin;
- kidney and urinary system diseases;
- pathologies of the thyroid gland;
- systemic circulatory disorders;
- deterioration of the functioning of the liver and gallbladder;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system.
How to get rid of the cause of bruises under the eyes and dark circles under the lower eyelids?
If the considered defect is caused by physiological factors or unfavorable external circumstances, it is necessary to make a balanced diet and adjust the lifestyle.
The treatment of bruises under the eyes, provoked by diseases of the internal systems of the body, requires an integrated approach and referral to the appropriate specialist. Dark circles will not disappear until their true cause is eliminated.
Temporary positive results help to achieve such methods:
- creams with collagen, hyaluronic acid, green tea extract and caffeine;
- lymphatic drainage massage;
- mesotherapy ;
- professional whitening masks;
- electrostimulation;
- phototherapy.
You can also use folk techniques, for example, applying compresses. A quick treatment at home of bruises under the eyes will not work, but after 5-10 procedures the result will be noticeable.
Effective compresses based on such products:
- raw grated potatoes;
- strong black tea;
- cucumber freshly squeezed juice;
- ground parsley leaves;
- natural fat cottage cheese;
- homemade cow's milk.
In addition, it is recommended to easily wipe the lower and upper eyelids with a piece of ice every morning for 10-20 seconds, if there is no inclination for the appearance of vascular retina.