Condition
Dark Eye Circles
Dark eye circles refer to the discoloration or hyperpigmentation of the skin around the eyes. It typically appear as dark, sometimes bluish circles or shadows under the eyes.
Types of Dark Eye Circles
Bluish Dark Circle
Poor blood circulation
Brownish Dark Circle
Hyperpigmentation
Black Dark Circle
Sagging skin
What causes it
What causes Dark Eye Circles?
Aging
With age, there is loss of collagen, elastin and fat pads around the eyes causing the under eye to become sunken. Therefore, there is an increase in the amount of shadow being cast leading to the impression of having dark eye circles.
Genetic
Some people are simply more prone to developing dark circles due to their genes. This can be due to factors such as thin or transparent skin around the eyes, which allows underlying blood vessels to show through more easily.
Fatigue
Fatigue and lack of sleep causes the skin around our eyes to look tired and dull. This can make dark circles more noticeable.
Dehydration
When our body is not well hydrated, the skin beneath the eyes begins to look dull and the eyes look sunken. This is due to the eyes’ close proximity to the underlying bone.
Sun exposure
Sun exposure can cause skin damage and contribute to the appearance of dark circles by increasing melanin production. Melanin is the pigment that gives colour to our skin.
Dark eye circles can be improved with proper skincare, hydration and aesthetic treatments.
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