Periorbital dark circles (or just dark circles) are dark blemishes around the eyes. There are many causes of this symptom, including heredity and bruising.
Understanding where Dark Circles and Puffy Eyes Come From
If you understand this then you can actually work out how to counteract this
process. For many people this is hereditary which simply means if your parents
and grand
parents suffered from these, then it is likely they will come your way. It is also
simply part of an inevitable aging process and it is coming to us all.
Personally I ruled out surgery as an option although I have strongly considered it and
it is very effective if done properly. However there is always risk with any surgery
and I am simply a coward. That's when I started to look at natural remedies for my
dark circles and puffy eyes.
Essentially the part of your skin just beneath and surrounding the lower eye thins out
as we age. This thinning process then makes our eyes develop a sunken appearance and
bags start to develop. That is what is happening to you if you are starting to get or
already have dark circles under your eyes.
Dark circles under the eyes tend to age us more than wrinkles or grey hair.
Allergies are a common cause of skin discoloration under the eyes.
If an allergy is the root of your problem,
treat the allergy or remove the allergen Seasonal allergy problems such as the hay fever
can frequently be effectively treated with over-the-counter and prescription medications
For other allergies, the best course of action is usually avoidance. If your dark circles
or puffiness are constant, you may have an undetected food allergy or an allergy to a
chemical in your home or workplace. Talk to a dermatologist for help determining what
you may be allergic to. People with allergies also tend again to be deficient in B6,
folic acid and B12 on occasion. Taking a multivitamin may also help
Gluten intolerance. Another common allergy that causes dark circles is gluten intolerance
which is an allergy to wheat flour in particular. More severely, you could have celiac
disease. To test for celiac disease, have blood tests performed by your doctor.
It's important to remember that you can be gluten intolerant, and not have celiac disease
Nasal congestion. A blocked nose can result in dark circles under your eyes because the
veins that drain from your eyes to your nose are darkened and dilated.
Pigmentation irregularities. These can cause darker circles under the eyes.
Sun exposure. This can increase melanin production.
Thinning from age. Aging thins the skin, making veins and vessels more obvious as your
fat and collagen depletes over time.
Heredity. Establish whether or not this condition runs in your family, as under-eye dark
circles are believed to frequently be hereditary. This doesn’t mean that you can’t do
anything about the conditions, but you should be prepared for minimal success when
trying to get rid of them.
Your facial features. Dark circles may be as simple as shadows being thrown by your own
features. There isn't much you can do change this other than careful use of cosmetics
Discoloration of the under-eye skin affects many of us from time to time.
For others, the dark circles can persist as a long-term feature, sometimes as a result
of an illness, but often as a result of allergies, inadequate sleep, or heredity.
However, you can still minimize the appearance of dark circles under your eyes and in
some cases remove them completely.