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How to Handle Dark Circles and Puffiness Under Eyes

Dark circles and puffiness under the eyes are common among adults, especially as we age. In fact, under-eye concealers take up a large percentage of the money spent on cosmetics in the U.S. especially for women over 50.

At Sole Toscana, we believe there is a healthier more natural way to handle dark circles and puffiness under eyes.

In this article we cover why we might have dark circles and puffiness under our eyes. Then we dive into a guide of how to handle this as we age. Both from the inside (mentally) and outside (self-care).

What causes dark circles and puffiness?

Dark circles and puffiness under eyes is usually a combination of factors. Identifying the factors impacting our own dark circles and puffiness can be helpful in how we think about and handle them.

In addition to aging, the two most common reasons experts cite for dark circles and puffiness are (1) being tired and (2) genetics.

Other reasons may include allergies, diet (high amounts of sodium, alcohol, tobacco, etc.), hydration, and environment.

It may be helpful to ask ourselves some questions...do family members seem to have dark circles and puffiness more than others? Are we getting enough sleep and exercise? Do we struggle with allergies? What does our diet look like? Are we getting enough water? Is there anything in the environment that could be contributing?

Once reasons are identified, now you can decide how to move forward in a healthy way for you...

At Sole Toscana, we believe there is a better way than covering up the dark circles and puffiness. We believe in a healthy combination of (1) embracing and accepting yourself as you are and (2) implementing healthy self-care practices.

Here are some things to think about...

Embracing your naturally beautiful self.

Before we get into healthy self care practices for your dark circles and puffiness under eyes, changing your mindset to EMBRACE YOUR NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL SELF can make all the difference.

From a very young age, society tells women what beautiful looks like and how to be beautiful. We may associate a lot of our value with how "attractive" we are.

Changing the narrative and our mindset individually can be difficult. We need to truly believe that every woman is unique and beautiful. Including ourselves! Just like nature, there are so many different types of natural beauty to be appreciated in women.

Once this mindset is achieved of embracing your naturally beautiful self (don't worry if it takes time), skincare and beauty routines take on new meaning.

You aren't doing these things to look a certain way and be attractive to others. Instead you are truly taking care of yourself! Just like we take care of Mother Earth to preserve and enhance her natural beauty, you are taking care of yourself to enhance your natural beauty.

Natural self-care and skincare for dark circles and puffiness under eyes.

With the right mindset in place to embrace your naturally beautiful self, now its time to decide how to handle the dark circles and puffiness under your eyes.

You may choose to fully embrace it...not doing anything. Deciding the dark circles and puffiness are part of your natural beauty. That's great!

You may also choose to implement self-care practices that may help diminish the dark circles and puffiness. No matter the outcome, you are fully embracing and enhancing your natural beauty...this is also great!

Below are some ideas on what you can do to naturally diminish dark circles and puffiness.

Ways to diminish dark circles and puffiness.

Before working on diminishing dark circles and puffiness, remember, first it's best to fully embrace your naturally beautiful self. Then you won't attach the results to your self-worth, no matter what the results are.

If you have decided to work on enhancing your natural beauty with healthy self-care practices that diminish dark circles and puffiness under the eyes, here are some ideas to consider:

Ensure you are getting enough sleep, and rearrange your schedule if needed
Identify and better manage stressors in your life
Practice mindfulness or meditation
Manage your allergies (especially seasonal)
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Find a natural, high-quality eye cream (we recommend the ESPRESSO BRIGHT EYES)
Try cucumber or tea remedies (read more here)
Wear sunglasses outside
Relieve eyes with Rosewater (A ROSEWATER CLEANSER can help)
Reduce inflammation with a cold spoon
Apply aloe vera

Why we love the Espresso Bright Eyes eye cream.

The Espresso Bright Eyes cream is packed with natural & organic ingredients designed to reduce black circles and puffiness under eyes.

A lot of the purposes in the skincare ideas mentioned above are achieved in the ingredients of this one product:

Espresso (caffeine) - Stimulates circulation to reduce inflammation
Grapeseed - contains Vitamins E, C, and others that tighten, smooth, lighten, and tone skin
Hyaluronic acid (naturally derived) - Plumps, hydrates, and revitalizes skin
Aloe Vera - Soothes, improves circulation, and builds collagen
Rosehip - Hydrates and deeply nourishes skin to lighten and even tone
Pomegranate - Smooths and firms skin

The Espresso Bright Eyes can help simplify your self-care and skincare practices when handling dark circles and puffiness under eyes.

In summary, we believe a combination of (1) embracing your naturally beautiful self, (2) working on healthy lifestyle practices, and (3) using a NATURAL, EFFECTIVE EYE CREAM LIKE ESPRESSO BRIGHT EYES is a simple, healthy way to handle dark circles and puffiness under eyes.