Acupressure Treatment for Eye Twitches

Acupressure is a form of Chinese medicine that uses pressure, rather than needles, to stimulate specific points on the body. An acupressure session can provide muscle relaxation, while also potentially alleviating certain symptoms. Eye or muscle twitching and spasms respond to acupressure and acupuncture treatments.

Christy Callahan
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The Best Creams to Treat Dark Eye Circles in Black Women

Dark circles result from a pooling of blood under the eyes, says “Essence,” and they can plague you along with puffiness and wrinkles. Just because black women have darker skin does not mean they are not faced with these undereye woes.

Lynne Sheldon
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The Best Eye Creams With Sunscreen

You can't just apply standard sunscreen around your eyes, as such products are often too heavy and irritating for this sensitive region of your body. That doesn't mean the skin around your eyes can go without sun protection.

Joshua Duvauchelle
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Creams for Dark Underarms

Underarm skin may become darker than surrounding skin for reasons as simple as excessive sweating or friction from shaving with a dull blade. It may also be related to more persistent medical issues like hyperpigmentation or acanthosis nigricans, a skin condition resulting from excess insulin.

Josh Baum
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What Are the Causes of Floaters After Laser Eye Treatment?

Doctors treat a number of eye conditions with lasers, and many patients do not experience complications or side effects from the treatments. In some cases, however, a patient may notice floaters after a laser eye treatment. Floaters will appear as black spots in the vision, often floating in and out of vision.

Kate Beck
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Treatment for an Eye Cold

The University of Maryland Medical Center describes an eye cold, also called pink eye or conjunctivitis, as an inflammation or infection of the membrane that lines the eyelids. This inflammation can cause the eye's blood vessels to become more prominent, giving the whites of the eyes a pinkish hue.

Rica Lewis
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Side Effects of Cream That Treats Dark Under-Eye Circles

Many people are afflicted with dark circles, whether it’s from lack of sleep or other reasons. Dark circles under your eyes can make you look tired and keep you from looking your best. Under eye creams can help reduce the effect of these dark circles, but they are not without side effects.

Brenda Barron
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The Best Eye Firming Creams

Eyes may be the windows to the soul, but the frames around those windows often show the signs of aging more quickly than other areas of the face -- in addition to wrinkles, many people contend with puffiness and sagging bags.

Dan Ketchum
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The Best Eyelid Creams

More delicate than the rest of your body, the skin around your eyes can be the first to show multiple signs of aging. Wrinkles, fine lines and sagging can plague your eyelids as you get older.

Lynne Sheldon
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The Pros & Cons of False Eyelashes

False eyelashes, also known as fake eyelashes, are small clusters of synthetic or human hairs that are glued together to make an eyelash. The false eyelash can be applied in small sections to subtly increase the fullness of your natural eyelashes or as an entire piece for a dramatic effect.

Megan Smith
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How to Get Rid of Bloodshot Eyes

Bloodshot eyes develop for many reasons, including allergies, lack of sleep or a crying spell. No matter the cause, bloodshot eyes turn puffy and red, and it often feels like they're way too dry.

Melissa King
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Eye Creams That Increase Collagen

As you age, your skin loses and slows its production of collagen, which can make the skin around your eyes droop and sag. According to “Allure” and “Marie Claire,” eye creams that contain ingredients such as retinol or peptides can help to increase the amount of collagen your skin produces.

Lynne Sheldon
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