You can do one of three things, conceal the dark circles, get rid of them for good, or lessen their appearance. This answer includes other suggestions that are not "home remedies", but I included them anyway. CAUSE: Dark rings around the eyes are a common problem. Eyelid skin is the thinnest skin found anywhere in the body. Consequently, the skin is relatively transparent. The darkness relates to circulating blood in the soft tissues beneath the skin. Some people believe it is actually pigment (melanin), however there has never been any definite proof of this claim. Chronic irritation, illness, poor nutrition, fatigue and many other conditions can accentuate these rings (from http://www.webmd.com) CONCEAL: When covering undereye circles, keep three things in mind: color, consistency and technique. Too light a concealer will exaggerate the problem, making the area look as if something was covered up. Choose a shade that is no more than one or two shades lighter than your skin color, and always avoid white. For those with darker skin, choose yellow-based concealers (try Physician's Formula brand concealer available at drugstores), which will counteract the blue in dark circles. Try mixing a bit of face lotion and concealer in the palm of your hand. Gently tap the mixture on the area under the inner eye only and lightly blend with your finger or a concealer brush. GET RID OF or LESSEN APPEARANCE: Research suggests that vitamin K, which has been used to diminish the appearance of bruises, can help to fade undereye circles. Try eating foods rich in vitamin K or using a topical vitamin K cream on the affected area (many options at drugstores). Adequate rest, good nutrition, and overall good health tends to make the circles less noticeable. If you have been ill/are ill, they will likely go away once your illness has passed.

I'm impressed andersen. There is one thing I wanted to add, cause it worked for me. For light-skinned people (not tanned, though I'm not 100% sure) putting cucumber slices on your eyes will turn the skin around your eyes white. Cucumber, strawberries & salt all have bleaching propreties. (I only actually recommend using cucumbers, because strawberries irritate skin & salt...eh).

I'm not a doctor but I have done alot of reading over the years and dark circles usually mean, that there is something going wrong in the stomach or liver area. I'm not trying to scare you but perhaps you should have a doctor check you out. Peace

Dark circles are a problem for some women, unfortunatly there is no cure. However my mother stood firm on using lemon juice raw straight from the lemon to lighten the whole face. If you use it around the eye area, use extreme caution as the juice will make you feel like your eyes are on fire. You can always use a good concealer to lessen the noticeablity of them. And yes sometimes if they are extremely dark it might indicate a medical problem.

Although a good concealer would help, it would also be wise to get more sleep if a busy lifestyle or what not deprives you of precious beauty sleep. Also, you might want to check for this pattern within your family because it can also be inherited.

more sleep i would say

As gerrik said, more sleep and drinking lots of water to flush out the toxins, in the meantime using a light-reflecting concealer in a shade lighter than your skin colour will disguise them. (Men can use this too!)

Eye creams

I don't know about removing them because I have some subtle ones myself. Some Mary Kay lady had some yellowish looking concealer a few years back that supposedly works wonders. I don't wear make up so I just live with the imperfections of my skin, it's all about character when you are over 40 like me.

Vitamin E. You can get creams you put on before you go to bet, which prevent. And you can get ones you put on when you wake up. All of these contain Vitamin E.

This was originally posted in the Home Remedies section, but might be useful here as well. You can do one of three things, conceal the dark circles, get rid of them for good, or lessen their appearance. This answer includes other suggestions that are not "home remedies", but I included them anyway. CAUSE: Dark rings around the eyes are a common problem. Eyelid skin is the thinnest skin found anywhere in the body. Consequently, the skin is relatively transparent. The darkness relates to circulating blood in the soft tissues beneath the skin. Some people believe it is actually pigment (melanin), however there has never been any definite proof of this claim. Chronic irritation, illness, poor nutrition, fatigue and many other conditions can accentuate these rings (from http://www.webmd.com/ ) CONCEAL: When covering undereye circles, keep three things in mind: color, consistency and technique. Too light a concealer will exaggerate the problem, making the area look as if something was covered up. Choose a shade that is no more than one or two shades lighter than your skin color, and always avoid white. For those with darker skin, choose yellow-based concealers (try Physician's Formula brand concealer available at drugstores), which will counteract the blue in dark circles. Try mixing a bit of face lotion and concealer in the palm of your hand. Gently tap the mixture on the area under the inner eye only and lightly blend with your finger or a concealer brush. GET RID OF (temporary cases only)or LESSEN APPEARANCE: Research suggests that vitamin K, which has been used to diminish the appearance of bruises, can help to fade undereye circles. Try eating foods rich in vitamin K or using a topical vitamin K cream on the affected area (many options at drugstores). Adequate rest, good nutrition, and overall good health tends to make the circles less noticeable. If you have been ill/are ill, they will likely go away once your illness has passed.

An old remedie is Vaseline.

Dark circles under the eyes can be a sign from several things. Check with your local physician and see if you have allergies. April/May is the time when allergies are most prevalent, and taking medicine could help. Sleep at least 8 hours a night, and eat healthy meals full of iron (brocolli helps).

I found a site that lists 15 common causes of dark circles: Aging Allergic shiners Allergies - dark circles under the eyes (Allergic shiners) Black eye - bruising in the eye Dehydration - dark rings around the eyes Dust allergy Dust mite allergies - dark circles under the eyes (Allergic shiners) Eczema - allergic shiners (dark rings around the eyes) Hay fever - dark circles under the eyes (Allergic shiners) Inherited eye blood vessel condition - dark circles under the eyes run in families. Mold allergies - dark circles under the eyes (Allergic shiners) Mold allergy Pallor - the paleness of the skin may accentuate the dark rings. Persistent eye rubbing Sleep difficulty - see the many causes of sleep difficulty symptoms (e.g. stress, depression, sleep disorders, etc.). http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptoms/dark_circles_under_eyes/causes.htm First, you should go to a doctor and talk it over with him. If you can discover that there is an easy rememdy (ie solving sleep disorder, finding what you are allergic to etc) this is better than going at it without the correct information.

Put cold teabags under your eyes for about 10-15 minutes, that's supposed to help. :]

For temporary help: Cold cucumber slices on each eye Teabags (chilled) on each closed eye (tannic acid helps) Cool washcloth on eyes for 15-20 minutes About all you can do is treat the symptoms. The common causes are named well above.

Make sure you are getting enough sleep at night.

a dermatologist recently told me that the darkness under my eyes is caused by dehydration.

i contend to the badger. if you've got insurance, why not go see a doctor?

I HAVE A OLIVE MEDIUM TONE COMPLEXTION. IF YOUR SHORT ON MONEY AND CAN'T BUY AN EYE CREAM RIGHT NOW AND HAVE THESE IN YOUR KITCHEN. USE THESE: 1 TABLESPOON OF 100% LEMON JUICE, 3 TABLESPOONS OF HONEY,MIX,PAT ON EYES GENTLY, LEAVE ON FOR 15 MINS. RINSE OFF WITH WARM WATER GENTLY. THEN SPLASH COLD WATER ON THEM, DEFINETLY USE AN EYECREAM AFTERWARDS! USE FOR 30 DAYS TWICE A DAY IF POSSIBLE. WORKED FOR ME. ALSO, THIS WORKED FOR ME PLUS REDUCED THE PUFFINESS MAJORLY. LEAVE ON 15 TO 20 MINS. THIN POTATO SLICES, I PRESSED (GENTLY) AGAINST MY EYES. LIGHTENS AND REDUCES PUFFINESS. IT WORKED FOR ME. DEFINETLY TAKES THE PUFFINESS DOWN. YOU CAN DO THIS ONCE IN THE MORNING AND AT NIGHT. ALWAYS MOISTURIZE. A CREAM I KNOW THAT WORKS IS: BOOTH'S LICOROICE EYE CREAM. THIS IS WHAT I USE NOW! YOU CAN GET IT AT WWW.DRUGSTORE.COM FOR ABOUT $15.00 INCLUDES SHIPPING. LIQOURICE IS THE BEST LIGHTNER YOU CAN PUT ON YOUR SKIN, BEATS LEMON, CHRYSIS, KOJIC ACID. GIVE IT 30 DAYS AND SEE A DIFFERENCE.

They can be caused by many things. Lack of proper rest, genetics, or by unhealthful diet. You may want to try nutritional supplements for liver and kidneys.

I use slices of cucumber I put the slices over my eyes well soaking in the tup for 20 miuntes after that I dab a little bit of "Preperation H" on the dark circles and leave on overnight washing it off in the morning.

That depends on what caused them - an allergy to milk products can cause them in which case, you need to switch to non-milk products. Lack of sleep - try to get more sleep. In the meantime, you can cover them up with make-up.

I found this good answer: from rdhinakar 4477: Dark circles under Eyes or Dark Circles Beneath eyes Dark circles under eyes are very common beauty complaint. Nine out of 10 people have dark circles under their eyes at one time or another. How dark circles under eyes are caused ? The skin under our eyes is very thin. As we get exposed to sun rays, the skin under the eyes gets damaged and becomes more thin and wrinkled. The veins below this thin skin start looking prominent. Thus the wrinkles and prominent veins form dark circles. Some times pigmentation also causes dark circles. Causes of dark circles under eyes: Age, Over exposure to sun, Lack of sleep, Lack of nutrients, Allergies, Eczema, Asthma, Hereditary, Fatigue, Chronic diseases, Pregnancy, Menstruation Solutions for under eye dark circles How to get rid of dark circle under eyes ? is the question that arises in your mind when you are suffering from under eye dark circles. Here are solutions for under eye dark circles Concealing the dark circles around eyes through make up techniques. Do not use bleach or peels to make the dark circles around eyes light. Treat the cause of illness mentioned above. Sleep for sufficiently long hours to prevent formation of dark circles under eyes. Do not scratch the under eye skin. T Diet, which is rich in nutrients helps to remove dark circles around eyes. Lightly tap the under eye skin with one or two fingers to Increase the blood circulation. Ayurveda treatment for dark circles under eyes The ayurveda treatment for dark circle consists of two steps. Body detoxification. Skin rejuvenation Dark circles under the eyes are often formed due to accumulation of toxins in body. Ayurvedic body cleansers (Herbal body cleansers) expel these toxins and purify the blood. The herbal under eye gel, when applied superficially, the skin texture is improved and skin is rejuvenated. The Herbal under eye gel also reduces the wrinkles below eyes and nourishes and tones the delicate skin around the eyes. Top Ten Home remedies for Dark circles under eye 1.Grate cucumber and squeeze fresh juice out of gratings. Dip two cotton balls in it and keep these cotton balls on eyes. This relaxes eyes and relieves tiredness of eyes. Considered as the best remedy for under eye dark circles. 2.The above process has been found to be effective when done using potato. 3.Apply a paste of lemon juice, tomato puree, orange lentil flour (masoor dal ) and turmeric powder (if you are not allergic to it) on under eye dark circles. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off. 4.Drink plenty of water (more than 15 glasses) 5.Eat fresh fruits, green vegetables which are rich in fiber. 6.Sleep well at least for 7-8 hrs daily. 7.Reduce stress levels by practicing yoga and meditation. Pranayama reduces dark circles and increases glow of skin. 8.Avoid sweets and chocolates. 9.Dip two cotton balls in rose water and place them on your eyes, covering dark circles. 10.Keep thin cold cucumber slices on eyes when your eyes are too tiered. also you can try this: Dark Circles - Treatments and Remedies Dark Circles can be removed by applying peeled and grated potato overnight at least three times a week. Make cotton pads and dip them in cucumber juice. Place on your eyes for 15 minutes. The effect is cooling and relaxes your eyes. Massaging eyes with almond oil is of great help. Massage at bed time daily, and in two weeks you will see the difference. Dark circles can be removed by doing pranayam daily for at least five minutes. Pressing the mount below index finger of the palm is good for eyesight and removing dark circles. When stressed, keep your eyes covered with cucumber slices for some time. Dip cotton balls in rose water and keep for 5-10 minutes. Drink as much water as you can drink. Dip cotton balls in chilled water and keep for 5-10 minutes on the eyes. Take a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and avoid reading late at night, lying down Every morning, after washing your face, gently apply mixture of equal parts of tomato and lime juice; wash after half an hour. Alternate hot and cold compresses under your eyes for 10 minutes. Then apply a teaspoon of almond oil mixed with half teaspoon of lime juice on the dark surface every night before going to bed. For cooling effect to eyes paste of the herb nutmeg (Jaiphala) made with milk may be applied all around the eyes and over the eyelids.

It would depend on the cause for the dark circles plz. visit your doctor before spending huge amouts of money on cosmetic items it could be as simple as you may have sinus allergies or some other type of allergy but I would suggest the doctor first.

I have this problem too - no matter how much sleep I get. I can tell you something that works for me, but I can't for the life of me explain WHY it works, it just may be worth a try - eat quinoa. A few years ago I discovered quinoa when I was on a weird diet phase and started eating a lot of it - my dark circles seemed to disapear - I put this down to the whole diet and coincidence at the time, and after a while they came back. Then not long ago I got some quinoa again and started eating it as part of my normal diet, and lo and behold the circles disapeared again. I now try and eat it at least a couple of times a week and that seems to keep them at bay - if I miss a week they come back - god knows what's happening but there we go. I have tried to find out why this might help - possibly it's because quinoa is high in iron, and iron deficiency can cause dark circles (although I eat plenty of other iron rich foods so I'm not convinced), possibly it's something to do with reducing wheat consumption by replacing things like pasta or cous cous with quinoa - I don't know, I'm just telling you you may as well give it a go.

i have that also but i noticed that when my eyes have enough rest and i sleep well it disappear.. maybe having your eyes get enough rest and sleep will make it plus putting moisturizers around your eye area will help or anti aging creams..

Rest, less stress, cool compresses. Mine are genetic, but I have found a product called Sudden Change that is wonderful as a "quick" fix.

Get some rest! :O)

Well that is cause by the capilaries busting under your eyes, usually caused by lack of sleep.......its bruising

Get good make-up!

Get to bed early.

you must buy an expensive but gud cream to remove the black thing.use face pack regularly+drink lot water ,sleep at least 1o hrs per day.protect r eyes,dont watch tv very near.it u dont see well put on glasses dont force r eyes ,have a eye test

The best way to do this is: Get some sleep will be the best trick. Get lots of hydration - make sure you are drinking at a minumum 8 - 10 glasses of water a day. The other good trick is if you like tea, after they have cooled apply them to your eyes. This feels good and hydrates. You can also try a cucumber slice. I have also seen in some stores some of these fake cucumber or tea bags that are supposed to do the same trick. Good luck.

Sleep more and it will really help...if not there are many creams in the market take a visit at the chemist and he will suggest a good brand

You might want to try a cream of some kind. I tried Loreal but without much success. I came across a short article about IQDerma and decided to get a free sample. The article was at http://heelsncoffee.com/beauty-style/iq-derma-goodbye-dark-puffy-eyes