Clear Up Raccoon Eyes with These 3 Tricks

Tired of looking like a wild animal? Under-eye circles could have many causes.

Blame them on sun damage, allergies, genetics, lack of sleep . . . even caffeine and alcohol could play a role. But no matter the cause, our sister site -- RealBeauty.com -- has some simple drugstore tips to help dark circles fade away.

Easy Eye-Savers
One of these simple remedies could help bring back your bright-eyed look.

• Antihistamines: Allergies can make blood pool near the surface of the thin skin below your eyes, which leads to that dark-ringed look. And rubbing itchy eyes may make things worse. Get allergies under control with over-the-counter antihistamines. And antiallergy eye drops can help give your eyes a break from itching. Find out what else you should be doing to ease seasonal allergies.
• Vitamin K: Eye creams with vitamin K may offer some assistance with dark under-eye circles. And K works even better when used with retinol, a derivative of vitamin A. You won’t find a product that has both, so alternate between retinol and vitamin K creams every other night. Retinol may help with those fine lines, too. Get more wrinkle treatment advice at RealBeauty.com.
• Sunscreen: All those extra rays lead to sun damage, which can contribute to dark circles. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen every day -- one that’s safe to use on delicate under-eye skin. Here’s the best sunscreen you can buy.

Find more tips for curing dark under-eye circles from RealBeauty.com.