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" The Sleep Expert Says\u2026  &amp;quot;One simple way to reduce dark circles is to get more sleep. Your circulation slows a bit with sleep deprivation, so blood pools below your eyes, where skin is extremely thin, and you can see it [in the form of circles].&amp;quot; How much sleep do you need to prevent darkness? &amp;quot;It&amp;#039;s different for different people,&amp;quot; Breus says. &amp;quot;If you wake up and feel \u2014 and look \u2014 refreshed, add up how much sleep you got. That&amp;#039;s your &amp;#039;sleep need&amp;#039; number. I tell people that if you see dark circles under your eyes, take a picture. Then, get your &amp;#039;sleep need&amp;#039; number every night for one week and take another picture. Comparing the two is a stark reminder of how much rest can help.&amp;quot; If the circles don&amp;#039;t go away, you could have a sleep quality problem such as apnea, so speak with your doctor. \u2014 Michael Breus, Ph.D., fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and author of The Sleep Doctor&amp;#039;s Diet Plan The Dermatologist Says\u2026  &amp;quot;Dark circles can be hereditary \u2014 the skin there is thin to begin with, but for some, it&amp;#039;s particularly thin, making the underlying blood vessels more visible.&amp;quot; UV protection is crucial, because sun damage thins that skin even more. So wear sunblock and invest in a pair of shades treated to block 99 to 100 percent of UV rays (a key phrase to look for when shopping: UV absorption up to 400 nm). &amp;quot;Also, as you age, you lose fat volume under the eyes, causing a slight indentation that creates a shadow \u2014 which makes existing circles more pronounced,&amp;quot; Lewis adds. Her treatment of choice: Lumi\u00E8re eye cream, which increases collagen and thickens skin around the eyes, reducing darkness. \u2014 Amy Lewis, M.D., clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine Try:   Ray-Ban Vagabond Sunglasses, $145.   Lumi\u00E8re Bio-restorative Eye Cream, $80.  The Makeup Artist Says\u2026  &amp;quot;A good, creamy concealer will do the trick.&amp;quot; Try Almay Smart Shade Anti-Aging Concealer, which comes out of the tube white and then morphs to match your skin, or Stila&amp;#039;s Perfecting Concealer, $23, which &amp;quot;melts in, leaves a smooth finish, and stays put all day,&amp;quot; Lucero says. She advises applying concealer after foundation or tinted moisturizer so &amp;quot;you&amp;#039;ll have a smooth, hydrated complexion on which your concealer will glide seamlessly.&amp;quot; And apply it only where you need it: &amp;quot;Often just the inner area of the eye requires correcting and brightening.&amp;quot; Last, invest in a good concealer brush (soft bristles make for the easiest blending). &amp;quot;The pressure of your fingertip can wipe away the product you&amp;#039;re blending, and next thing you know, you&amp;#039;re back at square one.&amp;quot; \u2014 Sarah Lucero, Stila celebrity makeup artist Try:  Almay Smart Shade Anti-Aging Concealer, $9.99.   Aveeno Smart Essentials Daily Nourishing Moisturizer with SPF 30, $15.59. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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