Q&A for How to Get Rid of Black Circles Under Your Eyes

Trauma, dehydration, allergies, lack of sleep, and heredity can all cause dark circles. Often, there are multiple causes.

For a temporary fix, cold tea bags are great; they restrict blood vessels and sooth the skin. Sleeping with your head elevated can help with blood flow, preventing darkening overnight. Sunscreen will minimize pigmentation.

Dark circles can be from a variety of factors, but sleeping more and staying hydrated will have an immediate effect. You can also apply a salmon-colored concealer in the same level as your skin to hide them.

If your dark circles are from sleep deprivation or allergies you can get rid of them by sleeping more or avoiding allergens and taking medication. But if the circles are hereditary getting rid of them is more difficult; using a retinoid cream can help, but the results are variable.

Almost any exercise will reduce stress. Working out triggers the release of happy hormones—endorphins—in your brain. Pick something you enjoy and will want to do frequently. Yoga has the added benefit or providing stress management techniques—like breathing exercises—that you can use to reduce stress even when you're not working out.

Hemmeroid cream reduces blood flow so it can reduce swelling around the eyes but probably won't help with pigmentation.