DARK CIRCLES !!

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  • Sunshine_and_Puppies
    Sunshine_and_Puppies Posts: 41
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    Dark under-eye circles can be caused by several different things:

    1) heredity
    2) anemia (low iron), or other vitamin deficiency.
    3) allergy or sensitivity - especially to dairy products or wheat
    4) poor sleep
    5) dehydration

    Any of they above reasons, except heredity, can be remedied. Start by going over your food diary and making adjustments to anything that stands out. You can't always get rid of the circles entirely, but they can be made much less noticeable. From what you describe, you should probably focus on #s 2, 3, and 5.
    HAHAHA!!! Well it looks like I'm pretty much screwed, cuz I have all of the above except dehydration. I can remedy the anemia, but I point blank refuse to give up dairy even tho it hates me. Cheese, sour cream, yogurt and the occasional ice cream will always have a place in my stomach. Thank god for mineral makeup!!!
  • Fit4Evolution
    Fit4Evolution Posts: 375 Member
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    Dark under-eye circles can be caused by several different things:

    1) heredity
    2) anemia (low iron), or other vitamin deficiency.
    3) allergy or sensitivity - especially to dairy products or wheat
    4) poor sleep
    5) dehydration

    Any of they above reasons, except heredity, can be remedied. Start by going over your food diary and making adjustments to anything that stands out. You can't always get rid of the circles entirely, but they can be made much less noticeable. From what you describe, you should probably focus on #s 2, 3, and 5.
    a small iron supplement is a good start
  • suziezumbo
    suziezumbo Posts: 4
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    I got the dark circles also. I was down 50 pounds and looked gaunt. I got Estee Lauder Idealist even skintone illuminator and a good moisturizer with dragon's blood to tighten the skin. I'm now down 111 pounds and my face is looking better!
  • sheryllamb72
    sheryllamb72 Posts: 163 Member
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    bump for later
  • gogo0000
    gogo0000 Posts: 15 Member
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    ok so its been 2 weeks and i made the following changes :
    1.upped my calories to maintenance mode around 1500 ( iam 5ft2 and 118 lb )
    2.started taking a vitamin supplement
    3.drinking 1.5 to 2 litres of water everyday
    4.at least eat 2-3 serving of fruit everyday

    the problem is i dont see any changes in how i look :(
    my skin does not look fresh and the dark circles wont go away...
    i need some more advice as to what i should eat to improve my skin ???
  • gogo0000
    gogo0000 Posts: 15 Member
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    and yeah i have gained 2 lbs in the last 2 weeks :(
  • brneydgrlie
    brneydgrlie Posts: 464 Member
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    If you are not too shy about it, you might consider opening your food diary so some of us can take a look. You may get some more informed suggestions that way.

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