Dark circles also called periorbital hyperpigmentation, can affect anyone of any age for a variety of reasons. There may many factors responsible for it. Dark circles make you look dull and weak. Following are the types of it, classification is based on clinical analysis of the pattern of vascular and pigmentation.
1. Pigmented - as brown hue under the eye.
2. Vascular - a purple/blue/pink color hue with or without puffiness.
3. Structural - associated with lower eyelid.
4. Mixed type - a combination of 2 or 3 of the above.
Visit a doctor if discoloration persists for a long time or appears under just one eye.
Following are the causes of having dark circles
Heredity.
Stress.
Thinning of the skin due to loss of collagen and fat with age.
Smoking.
Alcohol consumption.
Lack of correction of refraction errors.
Lack of sleep.
Fatigue.
Seeing a phone or computer screen, watching TV for long hours causes eye strain.
Medical conditions like thyroid, eczema, anemia, or allergy.
Due to iron deficiency.
Dark circles under the eyes are the most common beauty problem among almost everyone.
Have a look at these preventive measures so you don't get under-eye dark circles
Get enough sleep. At least for 8-9 hours.
Eat healthily. Too much salt and alcohol will make your eyes puffy.
Protect your skin from sun exposure, as it makes dark circles worse.
Quit smoking.
Grab your vitamins, E and C help fight the effect of free radicals that cause wrinkles.
Remove all the eye makeup with a mild cleanser.
Do the facial exercises.
Manage your stress.
Add collagen foods to your diet.
The skin around the eye is delicate. Hence, you need to take care of it a little more.
Manage your dark circles with these tips
Get extra sleep.
Apply a cold compress, it can help reduce swelling.
Moisturize your skin.
Use an eye pad that contains caffeine and vitamin K.
Cut off extra salty beverages and drink water instead.
Use sunscreen before going out.
There is a link between kidney problems and the sudden appearance of dark circles. In such a case, visit your doctor.
Below are some lifestyle changes to vanish your under-eye dark circles naturally
Do relaxation exercises.
Eat a nutritious diet.
Limit drinking caffeinated drinks.
Consume vitamin C-rich foods.
Use a good quality dermatologically tested eye cream.
"If I looked in the mirror someday and saw no dark circles under my eyes, I would probably look better. I just wouldn't look like me" - Sarah Vowell.
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