What causes dark circles?

If we lived in a fair world dark circles would be a punishment for stopping out too late and partying into the early hours.

But life just isn’t like that – no matter how much of an early to bed kind of person you are – panda eyes can still greet you in the morning mirror. If you are prone to getting them you probably hate the way they make you look more tired and much older than you really are.

So what causes under eye circles and is there anything we can do to prevent them? Read more

Eye cream for dark circles

If you suffer from dark circles under your eyes – and many of us do as we get older – more than anything you want to get rid of them. A good diet, plenty of rest and high level sun protection all help to stop the problem getting worse but a targeted eye cream can make a big improvement.

So what is the best eye cream for dark circles?

Anti aging skin care has come a long way in recent years and you can now buy great products which specifically target the problem. Read more

How to get rid of puffy eyes

Puffy eyes can make you look terrible – especially in the morning when you ought to look younger and fresher than when you went to bed.  Even if your eye puffiness isn’t quite as bad as Rocky’s – it’s really not a look you want.

There can be a range of causes – the most common is toxic build up from poor lymphatic drainage and sluggish circulation.

Whatever the cause – you want those puffy eyes gone.  Not only do you look terrible but puffiness stretches the delicate under eye skin and cause wrinkles. Here’s our evening and morning routine to get rid of your puffy eye problem for good.
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Puffy eyes – the no cost solution

Sometimes it’s the simple low cost tips that really work – as Helen Mirren knows.

You may have forked out in the past on expensive eye masks to reduce puffiness around the eyes – and many of them are excellent. But you may not have been aware that there’s a great home made remedy for puffy eyes – tea bags!

You probably have a packet in your store cupboard and it won’t cost you a thing to turn them into an eye mask.
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Eye wrinkles:10 step prevention program

Eye wrinkles are the first sign for many of us that we are getting older – and not in a good way.

You may spend a fortune on the most expensive anti aging skin care but unless you give the delicate under eye area some love and attention it will all go to waste.

The skin around your eyes needs much more careful treatment than any other area of your face since it is so vulnerable to pulling and stretching. Unfortunately it’s probably the part of your face that gets the harshest treatment. Read more

How to find an eye cream that works

Choosing the best eye cream for you is not a simple matter.

Eye cream active ingredients have become more complex and varied. Reading labels on anti aging skin care can be confusing and many of us end up spending a lot of money trying out products that just don’t work.

But when it comes down to it, the bewildering array of eye creams on the cosmetic counter offer solutions to two specific problems – puffy eyes and dark circles.
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