We all suffer from dark circles but the reason isn’t the same in all of us it may be different according to personal health.

Most of us thought that dark circles are caused due to tiredness, lack of sleep, and stress. There is lots of reason behind it such as fatigue, genetics allergies, and the natural aging process.

The color of a dark circle varies according to a person’s skin color. It may be purple dark brown or black.

A dark circle is not a serious health problem. But many people think having a dark circle under their eyes makes their old look, unhealthy and tired.

Dark circle causes       

Dehydration

The most common cause of dark circles is dehydration. When your body is not receiving the proper amount of water. The patches under your eyes become dull and dark.

To avoid this, you need to drink  2-3 liters of water per day.

Anemia from iron deficiency

An iron deficiency can cause a dark circle as not getting proper oxygen to body tissue. This makes them appear the color of your skin paler making your dark circle look more complex.

Tiredness

When you are really tired or stressed, the blood circulation in the under-eye tends to slow, and allowing blood to pool there. The blood capillaries stretch and leak, leading to a puffy, dark circle

Smoking

Nicotine withdrawal during the night can cause sleep disruptions, which can make smokers develop dark circles under their eyes.

Smoking increases the secretion of melanin pigmentation in the skin especially on the face

If you smoke daily, quitting smoking is the only way to get rid of the dark circles around your eyes. Quitting smoking is also helps you to improve your blood circulation and you can breathe easily.

Thyroid conditions

Low thyroid conditions can cause a dark circle in some people. It can occur in both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Treating these conditions will help to get rid of dark circles and bags under your eyes.

Overexposure to sunlight

Sun exposure increases the secretion of melanin pigment in the skin which can use dark circles.

The skin under the eye is thin and is close to the blood vessel’s surface, making them look darker.

Controlling overexposure to the sun and applying sunscreen before going out will help you to reduce dark circles.

Hyperpigmentation

The area under our area is closed to blood vessels and the constriction of the blood vessel causing hyperpigmentation.

Aging

Aging is also one of the most common causes of dark circles, as you become older tissue becomes thin loose weaken. This is because the breakdown of collagen can cause to shift to the lower eyelid, creating dark shadows and puffiness.

Lack of sleep or poor sleep

When you are not getting enough sleep, the blood vessel under your eyes dilate and increase the flow of blood. The skin under the eyes is thin and the dark tint is more notable here and causes the dark circle to look more visible.

Getting enough sleep helps to constrict blood vessels and remove dark circles under your eyes

Genetics

Family history also plays a role in developing a dark circle it appears in childhood but gets worse when time passed away.

It is not for a lifetime if you are getting proper treatment for it.

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Home remedies for dark circle

Good sleep

You have to make sure you are getting enough sleep each night approx 6-7 hours to bits of help to reduce the dark circle. Before going to bed use a pillow around your head it will improve better circulation and swelling around the neck which can help to get rid of dark circles.

Cucumber

Cucumber contains vitamin k that tightens the skin and makes look smooth. It also lights up the dark circle.

To try this at home cut a cucumber into medium-thick slices, and refrigerate for around 30 minutes. Then place it on your eyes do it daily for better results.

Cold compress

A cold compress reduces swelling and improves blood circulation by shrink blood vessels that dilate around the eyes. This can decrease puffiness and remove dark circles around the eyes.

Teabags

A tea bag is loaded with antioxidants and plenty of tannins. Teabag helps to improve the appearance of the eyes by reducing dark circles, puffiness, redness, and itching.

For using a teabag, just place two tea bags in hot water, squeeze all the extra liquid from the tea bags, wait for some time to cool it, and then gently place it on the eyes for 10-15 minutes.

Repeat this process every day to see better results.

Antioxidant products

The food was high in antioxidants known for various health benefits and better immunity. It also helps to remove dark circle hyperpigmentation around the eyes.

Eat more antioxidant food to get a better result in minimum time.

Medical treatments

For the permanent solution of the dark circle, some medical treatments are available to reduce the appearance of the dark circle. medical treatment for the dark under-eye circle is

• Laser surgery
• Chemical peels to reduce pigmentation
• Surgical implants of fat synthetic products
• Topical vitamin c
• Azelaic acid
• Fillers

Summary

A dark circle can happen in any one of any age and for a lot of reasons. Some major factors play an important role such as aging, genetics, and life-changing factors.

Some life changes and home remedies can prevent the cause of a dark circle. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with good sleep and proper diet help to prevent a dark circle.

If you suffering from a dark circle problem for a long time. It’s better to see a doctor for any underlying health conditions.