Question by saint: how to get rid of the swelling which we get under eyes?
i had swelling under eyes & dark circles & this happen after my delivery& i had my baby last december that is 2007 but after that it was not visible ,but as the time passed it is visible from far now & as well as i hav dark circle ,so please can anybody tell me what to do to get rid of both and i am ready to do any home remedy also as well as any ointment also.

Best answer:

Answer by Danny
Causes:

***Allergies
Allergies can cause dark under eye circles in two ways. First, the allergic reaction itself can cause smudges in the under eye area. Second, any condition that causes you to rub your eyes can make dark circles worse because scratching or rubbing can actually darken the skin. Remember, it’s very delicate, so be gentle with your skin.

***Fatigue or inadequate rest
Well, it’s not directly related to dark under eye circles, contrary to popular belief. But being tired generally makes your skin paler. And pale skin makes dark circles look darker, and also allows the dark pigmentation that’s already there to be seen more easily.

***Age
As you get older, the skin around your eyes can become even thinner. Dark under eye circles are likely to become more and more pronounced as you age.

***Pregnancy and/or menstruation
Frequently, your skin becomes pale during pregnancy and menstruation. So the dark circles look darker and are more easily seen.

***Inadequate nutrition
If you’re not eating a balanced and healthy diet, a lack of key nutrients can cause dark under eye circles.

***Tanning and lighting
Did you know that tanning can make dark under eye circles even worse? It’s true. Tanning is caused by melanin, your skin’s pigment. Exposure to the sun increases your natural melanin levels and draws the melanin to the surface of the skin, making it darker. Unfortunately, this same principle applies to the skin under your eyes, too. So tanning or any exposure to the sun at all can make those dark under eye circles even darker. But, also can any florescent lighting. Light from TV or Computer screens makes your skin become pale because of the lack of sunshine, thus making your under-eye circles appear darker. So you might want to back off that screen.

***Genetics
That’s right, dark eye circles run in the family, especially among those with fair skin. And there’s not much you can do to change your DNA, sorry.

Solutions?
* Cut an unwaxed cucumber into slices, cool in refrigerator and place on eyes for 10 minutes. The cooling properties relax puffiness.
* Massage with almond oil under and around eyes.
* Massage with peanut oil under and around eyes.
* Place two tea bags (preferably chamomile tea) in cold water for 5 minutes, than place on eyes for 10 minutes.
* Apply a paste of turmeric powder with pineapple juice, rinse after 5 minutes (be sure not to get into eyes).
* Grate an unwaxed cucumber or a small scrubbed (preferably red) potato. Put the gratings on two gauze pads, than place on eyes for 10 minutes.
* Apply a mixture of lemon juice and tomato juice, let sit for 5 minutes, than rinse (be sure not to get into eyes).
* Apply crushed mint leaves under the eyes for 20 minutes.
* Dip cotton balls in rose water and apply to under eye for 10 minutes.
* Eat foods rich in vitamin E, vitamin C, and iron.
* Exercise to get the blood flowing into your face and into your under eye area.

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