6 Things You Can’t Do At Night if you want To Avoid Dark Circles In The Morning
June 8, 2016
Late night study sessions or dancing until the early hours of the A.M. can cause some unsightly patches underneath your eyes. What’s worse, they can be a real pain to get rid of. That’s why prevention is key to fighting dark circles, so here are six things you should never do at night to avoid dark circles.
Dark circles can be caused by many different factors, from genetics to diet to sleep deprivation. The reason? The skin around your eyes is particularly thin, so it’s easier to damage, and also shows signs of stress quicker than other parts of your face. Luckily, you can protect your skin from dark circles by moisturizing the area, using sunscreen religiously, staying hydrated, eating well and applying Easy Eye Solutions daily. But if you do all of these things and you are still waking up with an almost permanent shadow underneath your eyes, it could be due to your night time routine.
Below are six common things you might be doing before you go to bed that could be the reason you’re waking up with dark circles.
1. You Take Hot Baths
Hot water and steam can worsen your dark, puffy under eyes. Instead of taking a hot bath, wash your face with cool water to soothe your skin. Cold water can reduce the swelling under your eyes, which is what causes puffy dark circles to appear.
2. You Consume Alcohol
Too much alcohol dehydrates you, making skin look dull and dry. If you’re battling under eye circles, skip the nightcap and reach for water or tea instead.
3. You Smoke
As if you needed another reason not to smoke. Smoking will only put more pressure on your blood vessels and make your dark eyes worse.
4. You Eat Salty Snacks
Salt dehydrates, exacerbating the problem. Instead of bringing the corn chips into bed with you for a midnight snack, opt for moisture-packed fruits and veggies.
5. You Forget To Moisturize
Lack of moisture is the main factor in most skin problems, so it’s important to hydrate both internally and externally. You should always remember to moisturize your face least twice a day.
6. You Go To Bed Thirsty
Staying hydrated internally is just as important as applying moisture, if not more so, so remember to drink up before you go to bed.