Many adults are incorrect in their assumption that children with dark purple, puffy eyes are not healthy or are sleep-deprived. Under-eye circles are in fact the result of several other conditions and are more noticeable in fair-skinned children.

White circles around your eyes can cause more than just embarrassment. In some cases the discoloration may be a sign of a brain tumor or another serious threat to your health, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Recognize the likely causes of white circles around your eyes to know when you should seek treatment.

Soap suds enemas are used to promote the emptying of the bowels to relieve constipation or to clean the lower colon. Soap solutions are mixed and then administered via an enema bag or bottle. You can make this mixture ahead of time for convenience and ease of use.

When the temperatures drop, many pull out their trusty down coat to stay warm and cozy. Down is the layer of plush, insulating feathers found just beneath a bird’s outer, more waterproof feathers. Generally, down coats are more expensive than many other types of winter outerwear and feature a shell created from nylon.

Fleece is a durable fabric that keeps you warm in the winter, but it also tends to develop unsightly fuzz. Fuzz forms on fleece when small fibers ball up on the surface. If you have a new fleece jacket that’s covered in fuzz, don’t hurry back to the store for a refund.

Your neck is supported by muscles and, like any other muscle in your body, they can weaken with age and lack of use. This means the thin skin that lies over the top of the neck muscles isn’t adequately supported and is likely to sag, giving you what is known as a turkey neck.

When you cry, your sympathetic nervous system is reacting to the adrenaline produced by stress. This dilates your pupils and prompts the lacrimal glands inside your eyes to release tears. When this happens, your heart pumps blood more rapidly, making your face red and your eyes puffy.

A dark shadow above your upper lip is unsightly and embarrassing. Whether it's the result of a hormone change, sun exposure or hair removal practices, the goal is the same: get rid of the shadow for a smoother, more even appearance.

Whether it's an overabundance of freckles and spots or a mustache-like line across your upper lip, dark pigmentation around your mouth can make you self-conscious about your smile.

Many women use cocoa butter to moisturize dry skin. Cocoa butter also has a reputation for preventing stretch marks during and after pregnancy. However, according to the Cleft Palate Foundation, cocoa butter has not been demonstrated to heal stretch marks and scars any better than they would heal by themselves.

Castile soap originated in Spain, though the name came to refer to any hard, white, olive-oil based soap. Castile is a mild, emollient soap that has been used for everything from bathing to washing hair and teeth and cleaning the house.

Dark red circles under your eyes can make you look tired, exhausted and older, according to MayoClinic.com. Circles under the eyes are common in men and women. However, these under eye circles aren’t typically a health concern. Making lifestyle changes can help minimizing the appearance of these circles.