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This is a common question to most women.  To be able to answer this question, we first need to know what the exact elements in our skin are.  Elastin and Collagen are like springs in bed that are rather wiry fibers and mostly made of protein and are important for keeping our skin supple and smooth.

Taking Collagen pills aimed at building collagen can actually help with arthritis pain but now with skincare.  As we are ageing, the Collagen supply in our body is declining.  These make up partially the cartilage which acts as a shock absorber.  As it wears down, this result in painful joints or arthritis.  But why not with skincare?

The bad news is that the collagen type that are present in these pills are the artificial collagen and not like our own supply of collagen.  These are sometimes taken from cows, pigs or sea bed.  Although it may do some good, the amount that is actually going on our skin is minimal and enough just to be used for supporting our vital organs.

The first step to be able to rebuild the collagen in the sin underneath our eyes is to understand that the skin below our eyes is very sensitive.  We need to take care of it and we can’t just use any products or moisturizer for it.

One of the most important steps is usually the ones that people mostly ignore.  Toxins and stress are the main causes of eye bags and dark circles around the eyes.  One needs to relax his eyes after a long day of work.  Cut slices of cucumber and place them on closed eyes.  It will suck all the stress on your eyes.  It produces natural collagen and delivers the right nutrients to your skin.  To nourish your skin, use tea bags that are soaked in ice-cold water.  Tea is also an antioxidant.  It will reduce the oxidation and the free radical activities of the cells which increases the production of natural collagen.

Although dark circles under the eyes are not a medical concern, they can still be very annoying.  Almost all people get dark circles under their eyes and it is usually temporary but they are second to the highest dermatological problems.

Dark circles under the eyes are very embarrassing and they make an individual look tired, older and stressed.  Following are the most common causes of dark circles under the eye.

Nasal congestion is the most common cause of dark circles under the eyes and not fatigue as it is a common misconception.  Whenever the nose is congested, the veins which are usually drain from our eyes into our nose become darker and dilated.

Another cause of dark circles under the eyes is eyelid swelling while we are sleeping.  While we are lying down, the gravity causes the fluids to collect in our lower eyelids which create the appearance of the shadows below our eyes.

Dark circles under the eyes may also be a result of a chronic condition in the skin like atopic eczema.  Dark circles may also be inherited or a result of the natural process of aging.

Whenever we are applying moisturizing lotions and creams on our face and body, they actually boost the collagen production in our skin which enhances the elasticity and firmness of our skin.  A daily use of home-made cucumber lotion will sooth and revitalize the skin.  It can be prepared by boiling three to four pieces of cucumber in half liter of water.  Let it simmer for about five minutes and then filter the liquid.  This lotion can stay up for ten days if stored in the refrigerator and it should be apply to skin using a cotton wool.

You can make your own lotion for removing make-up using lemon or orange juice, petroleum jelly and almond oil.  Just mix all these ingredients together thoroughly for a creamy facial lotion.

You can also make natural honey-based milk at home using a 20 centiliter of milk and one tbsp of honey.  Mix these ingredients thoroughly and apply them on face twice daily.  It can be stored on a refrigerator and it will last for 8 days.