Dark Circles under Eyes: Causes & Remedies
Are you tired of people commenting on your dark circles even when you get enough sleep? Contrary to common beliefs, dark circles are caused due to an array of reasons, other than not getting enough sleep.
Causes of Dark Circles under Eyes:
Heredity: Try scheduling a blood test in order to establish whether dark circles run in your family. Frequently, dark circles are linked to a hereditary trait. However, this does not mean that your efforts at removing them will be completely unsuccessful. Many times dark circles are also caused by carbon deposits, which are a result of unfinished protein digestion. Lack of B6 and Folic Acid can result in insufficient production of hydrochloric acid, leading to incomplete protein digestion. About 30% of the population does not receive enough B6 or folic acid.
Iron Deficiency Anemia: Iron deficiency anemia is a type of condition in which the blood lacks healthy red blood cells. This condition may leave a person weak and pale, causing dark circles to become more apparent.
Allergies: Allergies to airborne substances such as pollen, dust, pet dancer can cause dark circles since people are constantly itching and rubbing their eyes. Seasonal allergies such as hay fever might also cause dark circles, especially at the height of the season. If the dark circles and puffiness appear regularly, then you might be allergic to some time of food or chemicals. B6, folic acid, and B12 deficiencies are occasional in people with allergies.
Fatigue: No one truly knows exactly why inadequate sleep causes dark circles under eyes. However, it is commonly believed that lack of sleep tends to cause our skin to become paler, thus causing our blood vessels to become more apparent. This results in an appearance of bluish-greenish skin or dark circles. Excess consumption of drugs or alcohol leads to a lack of proper rest, thereby causing dark circles to appear.
Sun Exposure: Exposure to sun causes your body to produce more melanin, darkening the skin under your eyes.
Fluid Retention: Consumption of dietary salt or smoking can cause the blood vessel under the eyes to engorge, resulting in dark circles. Conditions such as heart, thyroid, kidney and liver diseases, and certain medications can cause fluid retention and blood vessel dilation, leading to dark circles.
Aging: As you age, your skin tends to become thinner and translucent as it loses collagen. This thinning of the skin can cause the blood vessels to become more noticeable, resulting in dark circles. Sun damage can also weaken the skin.
Treatment:
Many common remedies can help diminish the appearance of dark circles and prevent them from worsening.
- Apply cool tea bags, cucumber slices or ice cubes (in soft cloth) to your eyes daily. This will help remove discoloration and puffiness by refreshing the skin around the eyes.
- Apply creams that contain vitamin K or retinol, two ingredients that help combat discoloration and puffiness in most patients.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes as it can break the capillaries under the skin.
- Eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of water, and take regular vitamins.
- Reduce dietary salt intake.
- Quit smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and drugs.
- Apply a slice of raw potato under the eyes.
- Wear sunscreen with SPF 30, especially under the eyes.
- Get plenty of rest. Most of us need 7-9 hours of sleep.
- Consume enough vitamin C as it helps strengthen blood vessel walls.
- Make sure you consume enough B6 and folic acid. If not, take regular supplements.
- Try visiting a dermatologist to figure out what exactly is causing the problem.
- If nothing works, use a concealer to hide the dark circles. Try using a peach-colored concealer, not white or gray.
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