CosBeauty Magazine #76
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ark<br />
circles<br />
and<br />
stressed<br />
out skin<br />
2.<br />
3. 4.<br />
1.<br />
Whether it’s been a big night on the town, a<br />
sleepless night, or skin that is just totally stressed<br />
out, we all know the feels.<br />
Dark eye bags are thanks to tiny broken<br />
capillaries, which can show through as dark<br />
patches. There are a variety of factors that<br />
can make them appear more prominent, so<br />
taking a holistic approach will make them a<br />
thing of the past.<br />
While lack of sleep could be the culprit to<br />
those dark circles, feeling stressed out, having<br />
allergies or irritation from rubbing your eyes<br />
could also be a factor.<br />
Banish dark circles by making sure you get<br />
enough sleep, don’t rub your eyes (the under-eye<br />
is so delicate) and remember to wear sunglasses<br />
for UVA/UVB protection.<br />
Also, make sure you are getting enough iron<br />
(red meat, leafy greens, nuts and seeds). If you<br />
have low iron in your blood, haemoglobin<br />
(which carries oxygen) can break down more<br />
easily, causing the thin skin below the eyes to<br />
appear dark or bruised.<br />
Lastly, try and lower those stress levels! When<br />
you’re stressed, more blood is directed to your<br />
main organs, leaving you with a drained and<br />
discoloured appearance. This also makes dark<br />
circles more noticeable. What’s more is that<br />
stress can cause the fragile capillaries around the<br />
eyes to break or leak blood, resulting in that dark<br />
purple tinge.<br />
5.<br />
7.<br />
TRY<br />
1. Medik8 Dark Circles, $89<br />
2. Dr. LeWinn’s Instant Beauty<br />
Radiance Booster, $49.95<br />
3. Sisley Paris Botanical D-Tox, $270<br />
4. Mesoesetetic Anti-Stress Face Mask, $98<br />
5. Benefit The Porefessional Primer, $53<br />
6. Paula’s Choice Radiance Renewal Mask, $55<br />
7. Société Clinical Skincare Rejuvenating Peptide<br />
Gel Mask, $130<br />
6.<br />
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS<br />
You’ve got an event on and you only want to take<br />
one bag, not three. We need those dark circles to<br />
get packing straight away, so here’s what to do:<br />
Apply haemorrhoid cream under your eyes. Why?<br />
The primary ingredient used in haemorrhoid<br />
treatment cream is phenylephrine, which acts to<br />
restrict blood vessels and reduce swelling. A peasized<br />
amount is all you need! Gently apply it with<br />
your fingertip.<br />
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