Eyes are the most attractive facial feature in everyone. So, we all need to keep our eyes healthy. Dark circles under eyes is a very common issue in both men and women. The color of dark circles May vary from person to person depending on the skin type. They are often seen in purple, brown and black.
Generally, dark circles happen due to thin skin and decreased collagen. However, iron deficiency, allergies and over sleeping are some of the reasons for dark circles under eyes. Eyes look tired and unhealthy when you have dark circles. In many cases dark circles may not be a medical condition.
What causes dark circles under eyes?
There are several causes of under eyes dark circles. Here are some of the causes:
Sleep
Aging
Dehydration
Sun exposure
Genetics
Iron deficiency
Smoking/alcohol
Dark circles happen for different reasons. We need to understand the cause of under eyes dark circles before treating them.
Sleep
Lack of sleep is the main reason for dark circles under the eyes. It is necessary to sleep for 8 hours at night for a person. If you don't have enough sleep your eyes may look tired, unhealthy, darker and you may also notice puffiness around the eyes.
Aging
Aging is the most common cause of dark circles under eyes. As you age, your skin becomes thin and loses collagen. This can make your skin change darker under the eyes.
Dehydration
Dehydration happens when your body doesn't get enough fluids.When your skin does not receive hydration dark circles appear around the eyes. Taking hydrated Food helps to reduce dark circles.
Sun exposure
Over sun exposure can generate dark circles due to ultraviolet radiation. Around the eyes, skin is sensitive and thin. Sunlight can produce excess melanin(dark brown, pigmentation, occurs in the body, hair and skin) around the eyes. So, sun exposure can cause darkening of skin under eyes.
Iron deficiency
If you don't eat well, your body doesn't get enough nutrients and protein. Iron deficiency is also known as anemia. Anemia can stop reaching of oxygen to body tissues. So, iron deficiency is a common cause of dark circles or pigmented eyes.
Smoking/alcohol
Smoking and alcohol consumption also cause dark circles. Consumption of alcohol impacts your sleep leading to dark circles. Smoking decreases collagen in the skin (collagen is a protein in the body and skin which acts as connecting tissue) which causes dark circles.
Genetics
Dark circles may happen due to hereditary factors. You may have dark circles as an inheritance from your parents or grandparents. These types of dark circles may appear from your childhood.
Dark circles treatment:
Although we cannot permanently remove under eyes dark circles, there are several ways of treating them.
Treatments suggested by dermatologists
Treatments suggested by dermatologists for dark circles may include:
Under eye creams with
Azelaic acid
Kojic acid
Vitamin c
Vitamin k
Retinol
2. Laser therapy
3. Chemical peels
4. Under eye fillers
Remedies at home:
Cucumber & tomato
Cucumber is the best remedy to get rid of dark circles. It contains vitamin k which helps to reduce dark circles. Tomato helps in decreasing the pigmentation under eyes.
Simply, cut both cucumber and tomato and mix them so that you get a paste. Put the mixture in a refrigerator for 10mn and then apply the cool paste on your eyes for 15 to 20mn at night.
Potato
Potato contains vitamin c which helps to reduce dark circles and under eye bags. Slice the potatoes, put them in a refrigerator for about 10mn, then place them on eyes for 15mn. Repeat the same daily for better results.
Cucumber
It is well know that even in salons, cucumber slices are placed on eyes during facial processes. Cucumber helps you to feel refreshed and hydrated. Place cucumber slices on both the eyes for 20mn daily morning and night to reduce dark circles.
Cool tea bags
Tea bags are another best remedy for under eye dark circles. Take two tea bags, soak them in water and put them in refrigerator for 10mm and then apply those bags on eyes for 20mn daily for 4 to 5 weeks.
Almond oil
Add honey to almond oil and apply it on your eyes. Almond oil helps reduce the appearance of dark circles.
However, reducing dark circles is a time consuming process so these treatments take a lot of time. If you patiently follow all the above procedure regularly as advised, you will see results.
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