BANZA June 2016 Issue | Page 81

HEALTH Periorbital Hyperpigmentation can cause dark circles too. The condition results in higher melanin production by the skin below the eyes, resulting in it appearing to be a darker colour. HOW TO GET RID OF THEM? No Salt?! Flash excess salt from your body by drinking water, try to stay away from salty food and drinks that cause you to become dehydrated, like alcohol. Sleep well Double up your pillows if you have bigger eye bags. Watch out for dust and other particles on your bed that may result in allergies. Apply an eye cream containing either tannin or caffeine around your eyes because these chemicals will help the vessels constraint due to their anti-inflammatory action. Use of tea bags or circle of a cucumber ring on our eyes also serves the same purpose. Quick fix Go and put on some concealer. Concealing eye bags and dark circles with a little makeup is the quickest solution. Start with a moisturizer as usual. Then apply your creamy concealer. Don’t forget to choose a concealer that matches your skin tone, or one shade lighter if the eye bags are a bit darker. Finish by patting a translucent powder with a wedge sponge under your eyes to set the concealer and blend it out with a shadow to your cheek bones to make your eyes open more.