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As long as people are oversleeping, losing sleep, binge-ing, stressing, and even ageing, dark circles will always be a normal occurrence and undeniably a concern in our world.
While dark circles are not serious health problems, only cosmetic concerns, they can make you look tired, stressed, older and literally just a ghost of yourself. But there are ways to get rid of them, medically and naturally!
Have you woken up after a measly 3-hour daily sleep to your face? If yes, the dark circles will tell you you need to get back to bed.
Fatigue, lack of sleep and even oversleeping are some of the most common causes of dark circles. When you lose sleep, it causes the pooling of fluid in your eyes, causing the eyes to look swollen and puffy. Lack of sleep may also make you look pale, causing the dark circles to be more visible.
Try adding more hours to your resting time, at least 7 hours a day.
Allergic reactions like hay fever, inflammation, and eczema can cause swelling in the eye area and dark circles in the long run.
The skin around the eyes is naturally thin due to reduced amounts of keratin. But smoking makes it thinner because it can cause you to lose collagen. The reddish-blue blood vessels beneath the skin around the eyes become more visible, and so does the dark circles.
Ageing is another common cause of dark circles.
With the increase in age, the skin loses its collagen, fat, and elasticity. Around the eye, the blood vessels become visible, causing the area to darken.
There are several easy ways to approach the treatment of dark circles. You can try medical methods, natural strategies, or home remedies. However, because there are several options to choose from, it is good to know which works best for your skin.
Dermal fillers help to increase the volume under the eyes to cover up blood vessels and melanin that cause dark circles around the eyes. It is a permanent method, so it is best to discuss with your healthcare provider before going through with it.
You can try over-the-counter (OTC) eye creams that can help lighten the skin tone under your eyes. The best are the eye creams that have Vitamin K, Vitamin E, and antihistamine content, to help deal with inflammation and other allergies.
If your dark circles are a result of allergic reactions, treating the symptoms may be a good way to tackle dark circles. Taking antihistamines and avoiding your triggers is also a good idea.
For anaemic patients, dark circles under the eyes may be a result of iron deficiency. In a situation like this, taking iron supplements will help to normalise blood levels.
You can try these more permanent methods to get rid of your dark circles.
Involves injecting pigment into thin skin areas.
Laser treatments are used to enhance skin tightening, lighten the skin around the eyes and reduce wrinkling that makes dark circles look dramatic.
Lid blepharoplasty is a plastic surgical procedure which involves removing fat in the lower lid. The result of this procedure reduces the shadow cast by the eyelids, makes the skin smoother and decreases the possibility of the appearance of dark circles.
Light chemical peels reduce the pigmentation under the eyes. With the help of your dermatologist, you can use glycolic acid, retinoic acid or hydroquinone. You can also use a Jessner peel, which is a combination of salicylic acid, lactic acid, and resorcinol.
It is also advisable to discuss with your ophthalmologist or dermatologist before using any of these substances.
Carboxytherapy is used to treat dark circles around the eyes by improving circulation, and elasticity of the skin. It also helps to repair collagen, and get rid of wrinkles and fat deposits.
Cucumber has vitamin C and high water content that help to reduce under-eye swelling and dark circles by hydrating and nourishing the skin.
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It is best to do this procedure twice a day and in a lying position.
Moisturisers like vitamin E, aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, and retinol can help get rid of dark circles around the eyes. You can also try out some OTC moisturisers.
Vitamin K can be linked to the reduced appearance of dark circles and improvements in the elasticity of the skin. In 2015, a study showed that when a pad containing Vitamin K and caffeine was placed under the eye, it resulted in less appearance of dark circles and wrinkles.
Using a mix of almond oil and vitamin E acts as a natural remedy for dark circles around the eyes.
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Repeat the procedure for some time, and watch light come to your dark circles.
Using sunscreen and reducing your exposure to UV rays is also helpful. You can even do this to avoid dark circles in the first place.
Most of the home remedies for ridding dark circles are concerned with self-care. With most self-care practices like staying hydrated and getting enough sleep, ridding dark eye circles will be a walk in the park.
A cold compress will help to constrict the blood vessels and reduce the appearance of blood vessels underneath the skin, at the same time clearing dark circles.
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You can improvise too by dampening a clean towel in cold water.
Drinking water is an effective way to get rid of dark circles. By drinking enough water, your body can flush out toxins from your body, reducing the salt concentration around the eye area.
Asides from water, you can also take other fluids and fruits to boost your fluid intake.
Getting enough sleep will reduce the occurrence of dark circles around the eyes. When you rest well, it deals with fatigue which makes you look pale and causes the appearance of dark circles.
When sleeping, you can stuff up more pillows to reduce the fluid pooling around the eyes.
Caffeinated teas and other teas containing antioxidants enhance blood circulation and constrict dilated blood vessels, reducing the appearance of dark eye circles.
For temporary remedy options, you can use an under-eye concealer to hide the dark circles.
Dark eye circles are hardly issues of medical concern, but in extreme cases, it is advised to seek appropriate medical attention.
See a doctor if:
With healthy practices, natural methods and some medical approaches, you can comfortably deal with an occurrence of dark circles.
Dark circles might not be of any danger healthwise, but you deserve to look sparkling all the time!
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