Get rid of circles under your eyes by knarx
Contest Winner
Circles under the eyes are not every time such cute as they can be.
This instructable will show you some few tips to get rid of circles under your eyes in a few steps.
Please understand, that there are manifold reasons for circles under the eyes. Therefore some steps will help especially you, some others not but maybe another one find them helpful.

Why there are circles?
There are generally speaking 2 sorts of circles under the eyes:
1. circles because of massive blood circulation (which can have many reasons for itself)
2. hyperpigmentation (which will not really be topic of this instructable, but there will be a short comment)

Pic: © Mike_R
 
Remove these adsRemove these ads by Signing Up

Step 1: Get some sleep.

A reason for having dark circles under your eyes (in the most cases of temporarily appearing circles) is having to little sleep.

So, to get rid of your circles - get some good and deep sleep. At least you should sleep 7/8 hours or have good night's rest. Sleep deep and in a quite and dark place. If there is no darkness, shade your eyes or windows. If there is too much noise get some earplugs or sleep in another place, see next step.
natnie says: Aug 13, 2009. 5:29 AM
My rings are permanent or something, I've had the damn things my entire life, and tried a great deal of the suggestions here. There is another cause proposed to me: some people allergic to certain foods can get them. So maybe I have a wheat or milk allergy.
porcupinemamma says: Jan 21, 2010. 6:30 AM
Knarx thanks for all the helpful info. 

natnie- My children's allergist referres to the dark circles under their eyes  as "alergic shiners" , I think your instincts are probably right on natnie.
knarx (author) says: Aug 14, 2009. 5:09 AM
And wear sunscreen, no joke. I have a friend and she becomes circles all the time, like she has been hit or something. She uses 50+ sunscreen and now they're gone. Its nothing that comes with intensive tanning, it's just the normal sun "hitting" your face while going to work, shop, or just walk around. Maybe this could be another reason for your circles.
Colonel88 says: Nov 29, 2009. 11:17 AM
Chuck Norris can eat iron bars!

Good job BTW
Kharrissa says: Aug 9, 2009. 8:56 PM
Would someone please tell me what brand of tea bags is pictured above?
knarx (author) says: Aug 10, 2009. 5:09 AM
It from Meßmer (Messmer or Meszmer), Earl Grey, a german brand.
bwpatton1 says: May 7, 2009. 6:17 PM
What do u have on the outside of your fridge???
knarx (author) says: May 8, 2009. 5:27 AM
You can see here.
fancypenguin845 says: Oct 3, 2008. 7:43 PM
ha... my eyelids always get super sweaty during gym... according to my mom im doomed to an eternity of wrinkly eyelids like she has. ew. got anything for that???
eric depic says: Dec 19, 2008. 7:59 PM
Good one man! I get almost black ones under my eyes, but thats probably because I get like four hours of sleep, oh well.
cuteaznprincesss says: Aug 14, 2008. 11:15 AM
this is so completely bizarre/hilarious. niice!! glad my instructable was of good use = ]
androidheart says: Aug 13, 2008. 3:07 PM
Hmmm, I don't know- What about tightening agents for the skin under your eye? I'm saggy and dark. -Saggy Dark
knarx (author) says: Aug 14, 2008. 8:21 AM
Steps 11, 10, 8, 5 will maybe help.
Ian01 says: Aug 11, 2008. 9:27 PM
Step 2 reminds me of Poncho not understanding why he can't sleep on the bed. :D ...do you have a huge fridge in your bedroom?
knarx (author) says: Aug 12, 2008. 5:28 AM
A fridge in my bedroom? No, why?
ChrysN says: Jul 31, 2008. 7:44 PM
Your instructable is great, funny too. I like your animal pictures
knarx (author) says: Aug 1, 2008. 12:20 AM
Hey itschrys. thanks for your comment and thanks for the commendation of my animal pics. While many of the pictures used in this instructable are from the wiki commons, the animal pictures are really mine, so it's a pleasure to here you like them. Thanks again.
CandyCaneGirl says: Jul 29, 2008. 9:44 PM
i like it! both funny and informative!
killerjackalope says: Jul 29, 2008. 4:36 AM
The cucumber mask thing as no effect on anything, it's just there to feel nice, common myth... It probably does help wake you up though...
knarx (author) says: Jul 29, 2008. 8:10 AM
But it won't hurt...
killerjackalope says: Jul 29, 2008. 9:09 AM
Fair does... That and it would help you look fresh... Or sweaty eyed...
pyro13 says: Jul 28, 2008. 8:26 PM
Thanks! I get them bad during the school year, i look like a vampire O_o! They don't bother me though...
hedgiehog says: Jul 28, 2008. 6:06 PM
I hate the circles under my eyes. The spoons in the fridge is a good idea +
Pro

Get More Out of Instructables

Already have an Account?

close

PDF Downloads
As a Pro member, you will gain access to download any Instructable in the PDF format. You also have the ability to customize your PDF download.

Upgrade to Pro today!