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How can you get thicker skin around the eyes to remove dark circles and visible veins?

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Moisturize: Use a bland skin moisturizer twice a day.

Answered 1/28/2014

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Not possible: There is no way to thicken the skin but there are cosmetics that can cover the area and allergy treatment may help this as well.

Answered 5/2/2013

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