Dark circles under your eyes are a problem. Sometimes black but often with a tinge of purple or blue, every girl who’s ever had to hide them with makeup knows how annoying this problem can be. However, few understand why it occurs.
The most common answer is that one didn’t get enough sleep or is too stressed. It’s true that those things can lead you to develop full-blown bruises around your eyes. But there are many other reasons why dark circles can appear. They range from bad makeup to getting one too many coffees. It can be quite surprising how many issues are related to caffeine. Simple dehydration is also a very common cause, which can easily be rectified by making sure you stay topped up with water, especially during the warmer months. In a great many cases, dark circles are in one way or another self-induced.
There are of course many more serious causes of these dark circles, although even most of the medical conditions which cause this are easily curable and not in any way life-threatening. All the same, you’ll want to deal with it. In particular, you’ll want to know whether the problem is one you can easily address yourself through tweaks to your lifestyle, or whether you will want to seek medical help or advice.
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Due to the high number of potential triggers, and no way to understand what exactly is causing the problem for you today, the treatments for this issue are complex. You’ll need to use different techniques for dealing with dark circles under the eyes. Depending on the severity of the issue, you might require complex treatment. Of course, you wouldn’t be wanting to go down this path if the solution was something altogether quite simple. So, find out and, where necessary, resolve to get the issue attended to if needs be with some expert help and advice.
Also, remember that persistent dark circles under the eyes that don’t go away no matter what you do might be a symptom of some bigger health problems.
Have Dark Circles Under the Eyes? Check Your Health!
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Dark circles under the eyes can in some instances be down to heredity, but if that’s the cause in your case then you’ll know that already. If you don’t have a family history of people who look more like pandas with their black eye markings without makeup, you shouldn’t dismiss their appearance. Unfortunately, in the majority of cases, they are caused by a health-related issue. The most common of those are:
Other common triggers might not be so obvious, but they might also affect your wellbeing. For example, scratching and rubbing at your eyes often causes dark (or angry red) circles around your eyes. Depending on how vigorously you do this, you might end up with actual bruises. That’s because the skin here is very thin, so rubbing hard can literally bruise it. This kind of damage around the eyes isn’t good for the eyes or skin. Also, you are running the risk of getting some infection by rubbing your eyes.
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You also need to know that this particular blemish might be the result of natural aging and pigmentation issues it causes. Loss of natural fatty tissue and a thinning of the skin around the eyes are a natural consequence of aging. These can make dark circles that already exist around the eyes more pronounced. The appearance of a tear trough below the eye is also a normal part of this process. If this is the reason for your own dark circles you will need to accept this as inevitable with a certain amount of grace and understanding. Either that, or shell out ever more money on increasingly more intense cosmetic solutions which, at the end of the day, frankly fool nobody.
One other reason for the appearance of dark circles can be prolonged exposure to sunlight. It is never a good idea to spend too long under the rays of the sun, especially without adequate protection. Too much direct sunlight can cause all sorts of issues, some of them much more permanent and problematic than dark circles under the eyes. The sun is to be enjoyed, but be sensible and always protect yourself when under it for long periods.
Dark Circles Around the Eyes: Treatment Guide
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Covering the issue with makeup definitely isn’t a solution. After all, hiding a problem doesn’t make it go away, it just means fewer people can see it. As suggested by Mayoral Dermatology. if your problem is big, you should consider talking to a dermatologist for dark circles right away. Natural and over-the-counter remedies are only moderately effective. However, treatments like dermal fillers or professional-grade products that contain Retin-A might show incredible results.
No matter what treatments you choose to try, either at a dermatologist’s office or at home, you need to remember that this is a health-related issue. So, you need to not only try to fix the cosmetic part of it, but also find out what the main cause is.
Without this understanding and appropriate solution, dark circles will simply return after you stop with the treatment. In some cases, like dermal fillers, the effects might last for months. However, topical treatments might have you revert back in a matter of days. And using them all the time will cost a fortune in the long run.
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Therefore, start tackling this issue by having a good night’s sleep and a relaxing weekend. If by Monday you don’t look refreshed with your eyes bright and skin unblemished, start digging deeper. If you have no health issues, you can either try some specialized beauty creams or immediately go consult a dermatologist.
You can skip natural remedies, like placing slices of cucumber on the eyes, right away as they are mostly ineffective. Removing the main cause of stress from you would be much more beneficial.
Note if your dark circles under the eyes come with eyebags as well, the reason might be that you simply need to elevate your head while sleeping. If the problem persists and doesn’t get any better regardless of cosmetic treatments, schedule your annual health checkup. Pay attention to the condition of your kidneys as they are often a trigger behind eyebags.
