Dark Circles

Would a generic K cream work instead? That might be an option without the big price tag? Also, I have heard that Preparation H will shrink bags. Anyone try that?

Star

YIKES---your right that stuff isn't cheap. I found for 100 a pop at:
http://store.yahoo.com/skin1/petthomrot.html#EyeCreams

Know any cheaper places?

thanx for the input

Hi Trix & all,

Thanks for all the info. Of course I was fascinated with how to remove dark circles since I get them every once in awhile. I did some research as well as talking to a woman I know who is a nurse for a plastic surgeon. Here is what she said the doctor recommends for undereye darkness and circles:

Peter Thomas Roth Power K Eye Rescue. It is a cream that contains: Vitamin K combined with Vitamin C, Kojic Acid, and other antioxidants. It is a new eye cream that is specifically formulated to reduce the appearance and ultimate eliminate undereye circles. Although concealer works just as well, for people who want to eliminate the circles she said the Peter Roth works very well. It is generally available at high end department stores although it is not cheap. You apply it 2x a day in the morning and evening. The cream also helps reduce bags and sags as well as dark circles.

I am still researching all natural treatments but I found this very interesting. I have heard good things about Peter Thomas Roth so this is even more interesting.

However, concealer as you found...also works great.

Best wishes,
Karen

i have the same problem and what i do is dab a little dot of concealer (i use covergirl invisible undereye concealer) right in the corner of my eye and dots all along the circles. then rub it in. it usually looks too fake-looking after i do this so i blend some tawny-colored blush from nose to ear and then my skin really glows! it makes u look more alert too.

YES--my prayers have been answered! Last week I went to the Bobbi Brown cosmetic counter to get a make-over. Not only did I look fabolous and natural when she got done---but I also found my new product that I just cant' live without.

They have an excellent conclear for anyone who has problems under their eyes like mine. The conclear with the corrective conclear was $68!!!! I'm sorry, but that was a big chuck for some makeup; but OMG I LOVE IT!!!! I feel more confident now. THe corrector is a rosy color and does miracles to cover up that dark color. Next I apply the regular color conclear and then it comes with some light powder to keep it all in place.

If your serious about hiding those pesky bags then this is an excellent investment. Go to the Bobbi Brown counter yourself and try it out.

Now obviously not all of these massage movemets are appropriate for the eye area....But gentle tapping is I think what we were discussing.



TAPOTEMENT
Tapping, Pincement, Slapping Hacking, Cupping, Beating, Pounding Stimulation of tired muscles
Relaxation of hypertonic muscles
Loosens mucus in thoracic cavity Stimulates nervous system, muscles, vessels
Enhances muscle tone via contract-relax response
Increases circulation
Stimulates organs through low back
Increases gaseous exchange
Stimulates skin and glandular activity
Muscles is spasm or cramping
Spastic paralysis
Atrophied muscles
Flaccid paralysis
Insomnia, neurasthenia or complete exhaustion
Neuritis or painful conditions
Over bony area
No heavy tapotement over the kidneys
No heavy tapotement over low back in pregnancy or menstruation

Trixie; I will find outmore, let you know...I have that info some where or I'll ask massage people I know...I'm on it.

I haven't actually heard the word "tapotment", but I was talking about light tapping, so that could be it!

Actually those dark patches have nothing to do with lack of sleep etc (that causes bags!), but with circulation. The skin under your eyes is very thin and the dark stuff you see is blood.
I read somewhere that regular light dabbing (with a finger) on the dark patches makes them a little lighter; it's supposed to stimulate circulation in that area.