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Ways to get Rid of Dark Circles

The dark blemishes around the eyes are commonly known as dark circles or technically as periorbital dark circles. Some of the common causes include thinning of the skin around the eyes, genetics, allergies, fluid retention, iron deficiency, dehydration or lack of sleep. It is also worth mentioning that with age, the dark circles under your eyes are likely to become more prominent if they are not treated on time. You can get rid of dark circles or in some cases reduce the appearance of dark circles with a bit of timely effort. There are three steps to minimize the appearance of dark circles.

Step One - Address the Cause

Did you know that one in five women between the ages of 25 and 40 suffer from adult onset acne? You’re not alone.

Have you recently noticed the signs of acne you had when you were in your teens return in your mid 30s? You are not alone; the studies reveal that one in five women between the ages of 25 and 40 suffer from adult onset acne. Before we delve deep into this subject, you should know a few facts about blackheads and adult acne. Blackheads are the first stage of acne. A blackhead also known as open comedo is an opening on the skin with blackened mass of skin debris (oil (sebum), and bacteria) covering the opening. Like blackheads there are also whiteheads known as closed comedomes (plural of ‘comedo’ is ‘comedomes’). Blackheads and acnes usually develop during the onset of puberty, when the levels of hormone surge and trigger the stimulation of the sebaceous glands to produce sebum or oily substances. The sebum gets accumulated in the

Though stretch marks do not cause any health issues, they are distressing and depressing. It is caused by rapid gain weight and is common during pregnancy. It is more common in women than in men. Stretch marks usually appear on your buttocks, thighs, abdomen and hips when the collagen fibres in the dermal layer are torn. Here are a few remedies that you can try to minimize the stretch marks.
Glycolic acid - Use moisturizers or creams that contain alpha hydroxy acid. It helps to boost the secretion of collagen. However, if you want to administer it in higher doses, meet a dermatologist.
Vitamin C- Include fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C; Else consume vitamin C supplements to increase the production of collage. However this is more effective at the initial stages of stretch marks.
Combination of retinoids and glycolic acid are said to produce good results in reducing the stretch marks. However, if you are under medication,

The creases that form across your forehead and around the corners of your mouth are known as 'frown lines'. Frown lines can occur due to stress, saggy skin and also due to constant exposure to the sun without UV protection. The lighter frown lines can be removed using creams and home remedies while the deeper ones have to be surgically removed. Here we have put together a couple of remedies for lighter frown lines.
Apply egg whites on frown lines at least 4 times a week to see a gradual improvement.
Do not hesitate to use a good sunscreen lotion/cream and a pair of dark sunglasses to prevent the frown lines from getting worse.
Keep your skin hydrated by drinking plenty of water and consuming green leafy vegetables.
Use moisturizers and cream that contain glycolic acid. This will reduce the dryness of your skin and prevents wrinkles from forming into deeper frown.
The other remedies are making a potion using vitamin E tablets, yogurt, honey and lemon juice.

Crow's feet or laugh lines are the lines that form at the outside corners of your eyes. It is one of the signs of aging and it is likely to hit those who do not take care of their skin as early as mid-twenties. However, as you grow older these lines are unavoidable. The wrinkles are formed on our face when the facial skin loses its elasticity due to reduced production of collagen and elastin. Here we explore the ways to get reverse crow's feet or in some cases minimize the wrinkles.

Drink plenty of water- This is the first step that is to be taken to keep the moisture levels of your skin up. Also consume plenty of vegetables that are rich in antioxidants and have water content in them.
Over-the-counter creams- There are many anti-aging and anti-wrinkle creams available in the market. However, take time and find one which suits your skin type. Buy creams manufactured by reputed companies and those that contain active agents such