Dark Undereye Circles: Get All the Facts Here!

Are you suffering from dark undereye circles? Are you searching for information on how to fix this problem? Then you have come to the right place! I too was suffering from dark circles around the eyes. In order to successfully overcome this condition, you must first understand why it occurs. Then depending on the root cause, there are a number of treatments available to help improve or even cure your dark undereye circles. Once cured, you must follow a daily regimen to help prevent dark circles from occurring in the future. This article will discuss each of the stages involved in curing your dark circles: identify cause, cure the problem, and prevent it from occurring in the future.

Causes of Dark Undereye Circles

There are a number of different causes of dark undereye circles. Understanding the cause of your problem is the first step to finding an appropriate cure.

Cause 1: Any medication that can cause the blood vessels around the eyes to dilate can result in dark circles. When blood vessels dilate, the increased flow of blood shows through the thin skin around the eyes.

Cause 2: If you are in the sun a lot, then it is possible that this exposure is the cause of your dark undereye circles. Too much exposure to the sun can increase pigmentation around the eyes making your skin look darker.

Cause 3: Sometimes dark undereye circles are caused by the structure of your eye sockets. If your eyes are deep set due to the bone structure, then you may have a tendency to develop dark shadows under them.

Cause 4: Partying too hard! Staying up all night partying, drinking and smoking can really do some damage to your skin. The lack of nutrition can lead to dark circles developing.

Cause 5: If you simply have a cold, sinus infection, or are pregnant then this can lead to dark undereye circles.

Cause 6: Genetics. Everyone is different and unfortunately some people develop dark circles quicker than others. When a person ages, the skin and the layer of fat under the eyes becomes thinner. This causes blood vessels to become more noticable giving the dark circle affect.

Cause 7: Allergies and hay fever can lead to temporary dark circles.

How to Improve or Cure Dark Undereye Circles

Depending on the cause of the dark undereye circles, there are a number of things that can be done to improve or even eliminate the problem. Below is a list of corresponding cures for each of the causes of dark circles listed in the section above.

Cure 1: If the dark undereye circles are due to medication. Talk to your doctor to see if another medication can be prescribed that does not dilate your blood vessels.

Cure 2: If too much sun is the cause of your dark undereye circles, then try to limit your exposure. If you need to go out in the sun, try to wear sunglasses as often as possible.

Cure 3: If the dark circles are due to your bone structure, then your only option would be to consider surgery – consult your doctor. An alternative to surgery would be to apply a concealer under your eyes.

Cure 4: If the cause of your dark circles is due to partying too hard, then the fix is simple. Limit your partying! Your skin needs nutrition to stay healthy, thick, and glowing. When you smoke, drink and stay up all night you are depriving your body. If you just can’t stop partying, then you can always apply a concealer to hide your dark circles. However, to truly cure your problem, a change in lifestyle is necessary.

Cure 5: If the dark circles are due to a cold, sinus infection, or pregnancy then they should disappear on their own once the condition is gone. If not, then most probably there is another cause – consult the list in the section above.

Cure 6: If the cause of your dark circles is due to genetics, then you have a few options. You can use a high quality concealer to hide the dark circles. You can also consult your doctor for some procedures to help cure your dark circles such as: filling of the cheek groove or a midface/cheek lift, lower eyelid blepharoplasty, skin bleaching, chemical peels or laser treatments.

Cure 7: If allergies are the cause of your dark undereye circles then determine what is causing the allergy and eliminate it. If you have not been tested for allergies, then please see a doctor so that tests can be performed. An antihistamine such as Allegra D can help alleviate allergy symptoms and possibly get rid of your dark circles.

How to Prevent Dark Undereye Circles from Re-Occurring

Once your dark undereye circles are reduced or cured, a daily regimen should be developed to ensure the skin around your eyes remains as healthy as possible. This regimen should include a high quality eye cream. This eye cream should be patted around your eyes nightly prior to bed. Eye creams contain a special formula that targets the sensitive skin around the eyes to help keep it healthy, thick, and glowing. Drinking enough water (8-10 glasses per day) and having a multi-vitamin daily should also be part of the regimen.