Hydr0boy
02-14-2003, 03:32 AM
Hey all, I started getting dark circles under my eyes about a year ago, and it's killing me. I don't have a regular bedtime, but I usually get 8+ hours of sleep a day, and they never seem to go away. Could it be because of a vitamin deficiency, or perhaps lack of water intake (I hate water) or diet (I eat like a pig)? Please help me. I can hardly look people in the face anymore...
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bjg
02-14-2003, 08:32 AM
drinking lots of water helped lighten mine
Hydr0boy
02-14-2003, 07:14 PM
Awesome I'm glad to hear that. I started drinking 2 liters of water a day a few days ago. Think that's enough?
Floridiangirl
02-18-2003, 01:39 PM
I have heard from an allergist that dark circles under the eyes often indicates allergies. Do you suffer from them at all?
DenverGal
02-19-2003, 06:42 PM
Has anyone tried the Dark Eye Diminisher by St. Ives? Does it work? It says you should notice a difference in 2 weeks. I'm tempted to try it.
Kanga
02-19-2003, 08:33 PM
I tried using Dark Circle Diminisher by St. Ives. I've tried it twice so far. For more than four weeks each time. I noticed very very little difference, if any at all. Right now I'm using A Perfect World for Eyes by Origins and it's alright. I'd still like something better. If you find anything, let me know =)
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Hydr0boy
02-24-2003, 05:34 PM
Floridian, I have no allergies except cats. This is the second week I'm on nothing but water, and no noticeable difference yet...I'll keep you guys posted.
HalfwayThere
03-30-2003, 08:15 PM
Originally posted by Hydr0boy:
Floridian, I have no allergies except cats.
Hydr0Boy, Floridian is probably right about the allergies. I have hereditary dark circles as well and I've been told the same thing. How do you know for sure that cat dander is the only thing you're allergic to? Have you been tested? It might be the only thing that gives you a conspicous/immediate reaction, and is easily detected because perhaps you have a more severe and instantaneous reaction when around cats or cat dander than other allergens. But that doesn't necessarily mean you aren't having less severe allergic reactions to other things.
I used to think I wasn't allergic to anything because I didn't have the severe reactions that some of my friends had to their allergies, such as the guy who got an all-over body rash and life-threatening swelling in this throat after eating shellfish. But after many years of observation and some unscientific testing of my own, I have discovered an array of items that give me varying degrees of allergic reactions, including, to name a few, migraines, itchy, and watery eyes, itchy skin. The allergens include MSG, dust mites, dust, mold, some ingredients in detergents and deodorant soaps, and pine oil-based products.
In addition to the other allergic reactions, my eyes always seem to look worse when I am exposed to these things. If I stay away from them, the dark circles aren't as pronounced and my eyes look more refreshed. I hadn't heard that water could help with dark circles, but in hindsight, I have to say that when I've been good about drinking LOTS of water, my face always looks brighter and more refreshed. I will have to pay closer attention to see if I can tell the difference in the degree of darkness in my circles.
Good luck.
Floridian, I have no allergies except cats.
Hydr0Boy, Floridian is probably right about the allergies. I have hereditary dark circles as well and I've been told the same thing. How do you know for sure that cat dander is the only thing you're allergic to? Have you been tested? It might be the only thing that gives you a conspicous/immediate reaction, and is easily detected because perhaps you have a more severe and instantaneous reaction when around cats or cat dander than other allergens. But that doesn't necessarily mean you aren't having less severe allergic reactions to other things.
I used to think I wasn't allergic to anything because I didn't have the severe reactions that some of my friends had to their allergies, such as the guy who got an all-over body rash and life-threatening swelling in this throat after eating shellfish. But after many years of observation and some unscientific testing of my own, I have discovered an array of items that give me varying degrees of allergic reactions, including, to name a few, migraines, itchy, and watery eyes, itchy skin. The allergens include MSG, dust mites, dust, mold, some ingredients in detergents and deodorant soaps, and pine oil-based products.
In addition to the other allergic reactions, my eyes always seem to look worse when I am exposed to these things. If I stay away from them, the dark circles aren't as pronounced and my eyes look more refreshed. I hadn't heard that water could help with dark circles, but in hindsight, I have to say that when I've been good about drinking LOTS of water, my face always looks brighter and more refreshed. I will have to pay closer attention to see if I can tell the difference in the degree of darkness in my circles.
Good luck.
skpb
05-21-2003, 03:18 PM
Please check out the new article on the American Academy of Dermatology's website. It contains exactly the type of information you are looking for. I have pasted the web address below. The article is entitled "OLD VITAMINS LEARN NEW TRICKS
New Research Identifies Additional Vitamins That Can Benefit the Skin."
http://www.aad.org/PressReleases/Baumann%20-%20Vitamins.html
New Research Identifies Additional Vitamins That Can Benefit the Skin."
http://www.aad.org/PressReleases/Baumann%20-%20Vitamins.html
lemondrop
05-23-2003, 06:14 PM
What I've found that works very well is good ol' fashioned white potatos. Cut them in slices (raw) and place them under your eyes. Works like bleach! I've had some great results :)
armageddon69
05-26-2003, 05:54 PM
how long do you have to hold them there? hoe many days does it take to work?
swtnjkitti
05-27-2003, 05:06 PM
I would also like to know that? How long do you keep it on and how long until you notice a difference?
Thanks
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GiMMiE BiG MaC
05-27-2003, 11:56 PM
I thought dark circles under your eyes were from lack of sleep and then turn into bags of..stuff, and if you dont get rid of them then u cant get rid of them...drinking water really works???
kmnorris
05-31-2003, 11:22 PM
The only time I get dark circles around my eyes is when I am not sleeping well or my allergies have acted up. Even though you think you are getting 8+ hours of sleep, is it good sleep. Try taking some benadryl at bedtime. If it's allergies or sleep deprivation, the benadryl will take care of both. Good luck.
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