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3 Things You Do Everyday That Cause Under-Eye Circles

June 2, 2017 by Jennifer Hussein
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Under-eye circles are the absolute worst. Once you get them, they seem to never go away no matter how much concealer you put on to cover them, and they make you seem more tired and older than you really are! Well, a few adjustments to your day-to-day life can turn those annoying dark circles into vibrant, youthful-looking eyes in no time. Avoid making these major daily mistakes to kick those under-eye circles to the curb!

 

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sleep

One of the most obvious reasons why you're getting dark circles under your eyes is lack of sleep. This happens because lack of sleep causes your blood vessels to expand, causing a dark discoloration under your eyes. 

heavy makeup

Your makeup habits might be causing those heavy dark circles under your eyes. The kind of makeup you use around your eyes, like concealers and eyeshadows, could be too harsh on your skin, causing under eye circles. 

allergies

Allergens that surround you everyday could be causing those pesky dark circles! Allergic reactions can actually cause your blood vessels to dilate, and since your skin is the thinnest under your eyes, they tend to show more discoloartion when that happens. Taking antihistamines is a great fix to this problem!

clear skin

So, for more vibrant and youthful eyes, fix these daily mistakes ASAP! Try regulating your sleep pattern to make sure you're catching up on your rest, and lay off the makeup for a while to let your skin breathe. As for allergies, that's not a super easy fix, but making sure you stay away from any irritants and take medication for your allergens is a great way to start!

Author:

Jennifer Hussein is a former editorial intern for SHEFInds, where she covered everything from the latest beauty trends to the best moments in fashion. Currently, she is the Beauty and Wellness Editor of BestProducts.com and has contributed to Allure, Coveteur, STYLECASTER, Byrdie, and more.

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