Dark circles under the eyes are caused by several factors such as dehydration, allergies, lack of sleep, or due to aging. As a person gets old, the padding under her eyes begins to thin and this will contribute to a dark and sunken circle. It can also be a cause of hereditary condition that affects pigmentation. The use of birth control measures as well as pregnancy and sun damage can weaken the capillaries which result to dark circles under the eyes also. There are some home remedies that can be used to treat eye swelling and allergy so as to reduce the appearance of dark circles. However the best remedy to treat dark circles caused by aging is by taking Vitamin K. This vitamin is also contained in some creams by which you can apply to treat dark circles.
Vitamin K Rich Foods
Incorporate foods that are rich in vitamin K in your diet. Vitamin K contributes for a better blood circulation and coagulation. Don’t forget to include antioxidants also as they help heal and repair damaged skin. Good sources of vitamin K and antioxidants are spinach, carrots, cabbage, broccoli and strawberries.
Vitamin K Supplements
If you think you are not getting enough vitamin K from the foods you eat, you can take vitamin K supplements or a multivitamin that has vitamin K in it to replace the insufficiency. Taking vitamin K everyday can help with the overall skin discoloration. Adults should take 80mg for males and 65mg for females.
Eye Cream with Vitamin K
Buy a moisturizing eye cream which has vitamin K and apply it to the dark circles under the eye. This is to strengthen the capillary walls and at the same time to reduce the visibility of blood vessels on the thin skin below the eye. This moisturizing cream must contain at least 5% of vitamin K.
Other Ingredients of the Cream
Look for a moisturizing cream which contains other healing ingredients. Although vitamin K works to strengthen the capillaries and can heal skin damage, it cannot moisturize and lighten the skin. In this case you should look for a cream that contains: arnica which can heal and lightens damaged tissue; aloe vera which moisturizes and firms the skin and increases elasticity; and retinol which improves blood circulation. It is better to list the ingredients that you have to look for in a vitamin K cream to ensure that the cream can treat the dark circles under your eye, can moisturize and increase blood circulation at the same time.
Cream Application
First, wash your face thoroughly with gentle soap and warm water before you apply the cream. This is to open the pores for maximum absorption of the healing cream. Then massage the cream lightly onto the skin. You should apply at least twice a day, after taking shower in the morning and before bed time. If the dark circles already disappeared, continue the application at least once a day to prevent dark circles from coming back. The duration of the result with the application of vitamin K cream may vary on the thickness of the skin, severity of the dark circles and skin type. It might take 8 weeks to see results.
These are but some facts about using Vitamin K for dark circles. You may have seen your many options but if you have doubts, you can always raise your concerns to professionals.
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