Looking at the mirror can be disappointing when you see dark circles under your eyes. Dark circles may be accompanied by eye bags. After pulling an all-nighter, expect dark circles under your eyes. There may be instances where those shadows do not go away even when you get a full night’s rest.
Dark eye circles are the blood vessels that can be found under the eyes which can be seen through the skin. The deoxygenated blood is color blue and when it passes by, the skin appears to have a bluish tint. The dark circles under your lower eyelids can make you look tired and appear older than you are.
Causes of Dark Circles
There are numerous factors for dark circles. The common causes include:
- Genetics
- Age
- Allergies
- Illness and/or medications
- Nasal congestion
If you are a person who is fair-skinned, dark eye circles are more transparent. Having thinner skin can also contribute to dark eye circles. If you have a deep-set bone structure and periorbital hyperpigmentation can cause shadowing around your eyes.
Age contributes to why dark circles appear because our skin loses collagen as we age which appears to be thin and more translucent. The skin also begins to sag as we age which results in shadows around the eyes.
Your allergies trigger histamine to be released that inflames the blood vessels and cause them to swell. If it is itchy, do not rub your eyes because it can break blood vessels.
If you are anemic or deficient in iron, dark eye circles may occur because there is no sufficient oxygen to reach your body tissue. If you have liver problems, it can be a cause too. If you are taking any medications, be aware that they can dilate blood vessels which darken the eye circle.
How to Treat Dark Eye Circles?
There are ways that you can take which can help you in improving the appearance of your dark eye circles. You can try doubling up your pillows to stop the blood from pooling under your eyes. You can also give your eye a five-minute cold compress or cucumber when you wake up because it can help in constricting the blood vessels that give you a more refreshed look.
You can find eye creams and concealers on the market that can improve the appearance of your skin. Women know how makeup can mask dark circles when it is done correctly.
