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rosa71
19 yrs ago
Hi there, I have always suffered from very dark circles under my eyes (no bags though). No amount of sleep, water, creams etc seem to work. Any ideas to reduce/remove would be great. Am willing to give anything a go as I'm starting to look really old and tired in the 6 months since moving to HK. Thanks, Rosa
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If you have dark circles under your eyes, they're usually physiological, and can't be erased completely. The good news is that you can make them fade using the right products.Check out 'shark-infested' products: Estee Lauder's Uncircle and Clinique's All About Eyes
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I use concealer to hide my dark circles since I know what is dark circles. Use Covermark, it works!
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if your eye circles are due to pigmentation and not visible blood vessels under the thin skin around eye area, then you should see a dermatologist for a cream to lighten the pigmentation.
I have heard IPL works well on eye circles, but it will cost you.
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dio78
19 yrs ago
Try 'Hylexin' for serious dark circles it works.I found a place where i can buy cheaper than anywhere else in HK.Beautipar zai sell this product and this is good for dark circle and puffy eyes. I have never seen such a good result using other products. check out the webiste from where i bought hylexin-www.spabpz.com
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Hi Rosa,
I've heard that dark circles under the eyes are often a sign of a vitamin or nutrient deficiency. I also have dark circles under my eyes. I recommend seeing a nateopathic practicioner and doing some research about nutrition. If you can minimize the dark circles through diet then a bit of concealer (I like Maybeline 3-in-1 sticks) can usually do the rest.
I also recommend books on nutrition and detoxification by Dr. Don Colbert. Usually you can heal your body of many things through changing your diet.
Hope this helps.
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Goo
19 yrs ago
Use a yellowish concealer. The colour helps to neutralise the purple-blue circles (the colours are opposites). I use a really yellow shade, and then blend a little face makeup at the edges and the difference is like night and day.
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Dark circle are very hard to treat because most of the time they are part of your gens. Alot of time more people in your family also haven them. Some people get them when tired and then a good night sleep helps in that occation.
I do IPL for permanent hair removal (in my practice) and this works great I have been doing it for more than 6 year with great results.
But for dark circle not that good. I don't do it but I have some Colleagues of mine that do it, the results are very mixed and not always satisfact that why I don't do it in the practise.
cheers Micky
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Hi Rosa, sounds like you might have a hidden allergy. Best to see a Naet specialist. Ivan Ho at the Body group is excellent. Sorry don't have the number but they are located in central. It worked for me. I found out I had an allergy to vitamin C and i always started my day with a glass of OJ. Once i knew he helped to correct the allergy through a series of treaments and now I feel and look fab. I have loads more energy too...bonus. Couldn't hurt to check it out. Good luck
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Rosa71, book a moxibuction appointment at Frederics Spa. The best ever treatment and super effective. The therapist circles your eye area with a burning herbal stick, which looks like charcaol. The herbs and heat open up the blood vessels. Amazing results. They also apply a eye mask at the end of the treatment.
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Rosa coming to think about moxibuction, i know a girl who does it from so many yrs for dark circles but new treatments are in like Hylexin ointment can be home treatment. That is excellent for dark circle. I think lane crawford has it but the lady i know sells it alot cheaper. Her contact number is 93645271.Hope this helps.
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wired
19 yrs ago
I have heard that most of this is genetic and there is not a great deal of products to help. I also have been advised that a well respected plastic surgeon (usa) is ready to release his own formula to try to address this issue. It's nearly ready for public use (few weeks away) and if anyone is interested I can post it here when it's available and where to access it.
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Thank you for all your replies and suggestions. I'm now using covermark and it's certainly the best concealer I've used. Where is Frederics Spa? I think I may try the moxibuction treatment and maybe see if I do have any allergies. Does anybody know where I can get tested on Kowloon side? I've tried Hylexin and my skin started to fall off! Thanks again, Rosa
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Frederics Spa is on Wyndham St., Tel.25223054 I heard they are moving soon or have already. Better call them and check.
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