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Identifying the best under-eye products and professional treatments foryourspecific key in of dark circles.
Annoyingly, as with most persistent skin concerns, dark circles arent exactly easy to get rid of.
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Whats the difference between dark circles and under-eye bags?
Dark circles on their own look like flat or sunken shadows of pigment beneath your eyes.
If youre dealing with dark circles resulting from bags, youll need to treat the under-eye bags first.
(Dont worry, well tell you how.)
Not sure which one youre dealing with?
If the bulging beneath your eye gets bigger, then youre likely dealing with under-eye bags and their shadowing.
What is the cause of dark circles?
Until then, lets chat through why you have dark circles in the first place.
Dark circles tend to be genetic, especially if your bone structure is naturally angular and hollow.
People with concave eye areas often have indented dark circles, says Dr. Lal.
The thinner your skin, the more apparent your dark circles will look.
One of the biggest causes of dark circles is something called vascular congestion, says Dr. Lal.
The samedark spotsthat pop up afterbreakoutscan be the culprits behind your under-eye circles too.
Under-eye hyperpigmentation typically stems from excessive eye rubbing, allergies, facial psoriasis, andeczema, says Dr. Akhavan.
Hyperpigmentation around the eyes is especially prevalent in melanin-rich skin tones, notes Dr. Glodny.
In general, any area of darker skin has a much greater potential to become darker.
Anything that produces stress on your health can lead to dark circles, says Dr. Akhavan.
Stress in general is very inflammatory, says Dr. Lal.
Vitamin B deficiencies, like B6 and B12.
When youre deficient in B vitamins, you have less circulation and less tissue oxygenation, says Dr. Akhavan.
How can I get rid of dark circles at home?
More collagen plus newer skin equals fewer dark circles for you.
The best non-whitening brighteners includevitamin C,kojic acid,tranexamic acid, arbutin, and licorice root.
Thankfully, youve got a trillion options to choose from when it comes to eye brighteners.
Taking an antihistamine can help decrease your symptoms, says Dr. Mariwalla, who personally takesZyrtecat night.
How can I permanently get rid of dark circles?
Unfortunately, theres no way to permanently get rid of dark circles.
Under-eye filleris not for everyone.
We repeat: Under-eye filler is not for everyone.
Basically, a three-in-one treatment.
Its a much safer option for someone with very thin skin under the eyes, he says.
How can I get rid of dark circles fast?
Your under-eyes are a little window into your general health, says Dr. Akhavan.
