Solutions for Undereye Circles and Bags.

Brighten your eyes with these tried and true expert remedies.

1. Get enough sleep.

Sound sleeping is an inexpensive, easy way to help minimize dark undereye circles, no matter what the cause. Sleep not only helps keep eyes bright. It also aids your body in repairing cell damage to your skin.

2. Avoid alcohol and caffeine.

Though they may perk you up in the short term, caffeine and alcohol don't do the same for your skin. They can cause mild dehydration, making dark circles more obvious.

3. Consider skin lighteners or bleaching agents.

If the dark circles under your eyes are due to too much melanin, dermatologist Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD, says creams containing lightening agents such as retinol, hydroquinone, kojic acid, green tea, vitamin C, or soy can be helpful. To help skin-lightening products work their best, avoid the sun and use sunscreen daily. Badreshia-Bansal suggests a sunscreen with zinc and a sun-protection factor (SPF) of 30.

4. Check out injectable fillers.

A dermatologist may administer these if your dark eye circles are due to broken blood vessels, Badreshia-Bansal says. Fillers can also help if fat loss is the cause of bags under the eyes.

5. Look into laser treatments and vitamin K.

Laser treatments may reduce the look of dark circles due to broken blood vessels. Skin care productscontaining vitamin K can also help.

6. Go a shade lighter in your concealer.

A concealer one shade lighter than your skin tone can help disguise undereye circles. A concealer with an SPF of 15 or higher provides double benefits. If your skin tends to be oily or acne-prone, use an oil-free concealer.