Why do dark circles appear under the eyes? Causes and solutions

Here are the most common causes of dark circles under the eyes and what you can do to reduce them.

Dark circles under the eyes are a common affliction that most humans have. It affects everyone, whether they are children, adults, women, men or any other condition.

Although they are no one's best friends, they are in reality it is an alteration in the pigmentation of the skin under the eyes. which can make them look sunken, tired or aged. They are not a serious health problem as such, but seeing them every day in the mirror can affect confidence and self-esteem.

Luckily, there are a number of treatments that can help reduce the appearance of dark circles and under-eye skin. So read on, because in this post we are going to talk about the most common causes of dark circles under the eyes and the most effective treatments to treat them.. 

5 reasons for dark circles under the eyes

As we have already mentioned, dark circles under the eyes are a change in the pigmentation of the skin. There is a dilation of the blood vessels under the skin around the eyes, which produces greater visibility of the blood and a change in the tone of the skin. This dilation occurs because the area needs to be oxygenated, so blood flow increases and the area gradually darkens.

This pigmentation and reaction is caused by:

• GeneticsGenetics can influence the appearance of dark circles under the eyes, as some people may have thinner or more transparent skin in the area around the eyes, making blood vessels more visible.
• AllergiesWhen a person suffers an allergic reaction, the eyes begin to swell and the skin around the eyes begins to retain more blood flow. 
• Stress and lack of sleepWe put them together because they are closely related. Stress causes insomnia, as well as having a very negative effect on the skin in general (it weakens the dermis), and lack of sleep also causes this vasodilation. Hence, one of the main factors to solve the issue of dark circles under the eyes is to regulate sleep and establish a routine of 7-8 hours of deep rest.
• Ageingas we age, the skin under the eyes becomes thinner and loses elasticity, which can make the blood vessels under the eyes more visible and the skin appear darker.
  
• Sun exposureA tricky thing is going on here, because sun exposure actually increases the production of melanin in the skin. If this is combined with too little rest and other previously studied causes, the combined appearance of blood flow and melanin will make the appearance of dark circles under the eyes even darker.
  

What treatments are most effective against dark circles under the eyes?

There are several ways to treat dark circles under the eyes that can be effective in reducing their appearance, depending on the specific cause and whether they are very deep or not. Some of the most recommended are:

• SleepYes, we know it's obvious, but the skin is so dependent on this factor that we will never tire of repeating that you should take time to rest. 7-8 hours of sleep a day is what you need if you want the rest of the treatments to be more effective.
• Applying cold treatmentsAlthough we are all familiar with the classic cucumber slices or cold compresses and tea bags, you can also save yourself the whole process with an anti-dark circles product with a cold effect. They serve to reduce inflammation and swelling by decreasing blood flow to the area and are much quicker to apply.
• Avoid exposure to the sunAs previously mentioned, sun exposure stimulates melanin production in the skin, which can worsen the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. If you live in a hot area or will be exposed to the sun often, consider purchasing a product specifically for dark circles under the eyes with sunscreen. 
• Incorporate eye creams into your daily routine.The following is an important part of any facial care routine: serums with specific treatments for specific aspects of the skin should be part of the skin care routine. In this regard, eye contours are particularly important because they not all moisturisers are designed to be applied to the eye area.. Many can contain irritating ingredients that will cause more harm than good, so if you want to really mitigate your dark circles, specific eye creams will go a long way to hydrate and nourish the skin, reduce puffiness and reduce the appearance of dark circles. Look for ingredients such as vitamin Ccaffeine, tea extracts or hyaluronic acid.
• Medical treatmentIf your dark circles are very pronounced and do not respond to conventional treatments, there are medical treatments such as hyaluronic acid filler, laser therapy, microdermabrasion or intense pulsed light. These treatments are considerably more expensive, as they are performed in a clinic and require more time to be effective, but they can provide longer-lasting results.
  

If you have already decided to start treating the appearance of dark circles under your eyes, at Sam Parfums we have all kinds of EYE CONTOURS to effectively combat their appearance and leave your eyes looking much more rested and relaxed.

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