Dark circles is common non-hormonal skin problem. Dark circles under the eyes are caused by a very specific physiological mechanism. There are many contributing factors to the development of these dark circles and even more things that can make them worse.
What Can I Do About Dark Circles Under the Eyes?
Dark circles under the eyes are a fact of life. Many people assume they're caused by not getting enough sleep, and they're right. Lack of sleep can make skin look pale, allowing blood vessels to show through and give the appearance of dark circles. But there are other causes of dark circles
So What Causes Dark Circles?
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
* Persistent eye rubbing
* Sleep difficulty - see the many causes of sleep difficulty symptoms (e.g. stress, depression, sleep disorders, etc.).
* Allergies
o Hay fever
o Allergic shiners
Dark circles often develop when the skin under the eyes becomes thin and more transparent as a person naturally ages. Due to thinner skin, blood flow in veins under the eyes is much more apparent making the skin look darker. Not getting enough sleep, sleep deprivation, and insomnia also play a role in having dark circles. Lack of sleep causes the veins under the eyes to fill with more blood making the skin look darker. Fatigue can cause your muscles to relax and lose tone underneath your eyes. Men and women suffering from allergies, hay fever, and even asthma experience congestion in the fine veins below the eyes resulting in dark circles. Hormonal changes can also be the reason for the dark circles. Pregnancy and taking birth control pills are just two examples of hormonal changes that occur in the body.
Treatments For Dark Circles
There is no shortage of cures for bags and dark circles under the eyes. These treatments range from applying skin cream to the affected area to minor surgery. A home remedy just might do the trick in clearing up those dark circles without you having to spend a lot of money. Simply applying cool tea bags or cool cucumber slices under the eyes will reduce swelling and fluid retention bringing some relief. With so many skin creams on the market, you may find it a challenging to choose the right one. As a rule of thumb, do a little research on the product in question. Skin cream reviews can be easily found online. Then, select a product that works well with your skin type. Resist the temptation to try multiple skin cream products at the same time. Using multiple products makes it difficult in knowing which one is producing results.
For people with dark skin, lightening agents are an option. In some cases, physicians will recommend laser treatment or Intense Pulsed Light to treat and reduce prominent pigmentation under the eyes and eliminate dark circles.
Tips on dark circles around or under the eyes
1. Get enough sleep. Try to go to bed a little earlier than normal.
2. Cucumber slices have a soothing effect on the eyes.
3. Use sunscreen every day and moisturize in the night preferrably using a good under eye cream.
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