It is unfortunate that so many people these days suffer from the problem of having dark eye circles, whether due to stress, lack of restful sleep or skin damage.
A dark eye circle may sometimes be caused by an underlying illness, such as thyroid disease, a condition that should obviously be treated by a medical professional. Anemia, or lack of iron, may also be a cause as can be too much vitamin A in the diet. More often than not, a dark eye circle is because of broken or damaged capillaries under the skin. As the delicate under eye area is so much thinner and translucent than on other parts of the face, any damage is likely to show through the skin, appearing as a bluish, bruised shade.
There are several eye skin creams that are able to help reduce or constrict the blood vessels. In particular, the flavanoid Hesperidin can actually repair 'leaking' capillaries, whilst vitamin C helps strengthen the skin. Sometimes eye treatments that are specifically designed to treat a dark eye circle will also use light-refracting ingredients that will make the under eye skin seem brighter. If the problem is hereditary, which is often the case for people with darker skin types, there are some skin bleaches available to help fade the excess pigmentation. It is wise to consult with a reputable aesthetician before using such a cream, as some may be too harsh and actually do more damage to the skin.
A dark eye circle problem is more often the result of a poor diet, too much salt, smoking or environmental pollutants in which case it is worth making the effort to address all these issues and improve one's general health. |
