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6 Reasons For Dark Circles Under Your Eyes That Have Nothing to Do with Fatigue and DIY Home Remedies Treatment

Dr Ingky Dermatologist
6 Reasons For Dark Circles Under Your Eyes That Have Nothing to Do with Fatigue and DIY Home Remedies Treatment

Have you ever felt like you have raccoon eyes when you look at yourself in the mirror? Well, you are not alone! In the list of the most annoying skincare problems, raccoon eyes make it to the top three! It’s the dark circles under the eyes that people always call raccoon’s eyes. 

It is pretty common in men and women. But what we don’t like about dark circles is that they can make us appear older and what worse, they can be difficult to get rid of. While fatigue may seem like the most logical explanation for this condition, other factors can contribute to dark circles under the eyes. Here are six things other than lack of sleep that can make your eyes look tired.

 

6 Reasons For Dark Circles Under Your Eyes That Have Nothing To Do With Fatigue 

1. Allergies

Allergies happen when you react to a particular substance in an environment that is seemingly harmless to most people. When it happens, your body will release a chemical called histamine that can dilate blood vessels, leading to increased blood flow under the eyes. Histamine is also the culprit of itchiness and can develop into swelling, inflammation, and fluid accumulation under the eyes. This will cause dark circles and a tired appearance, particularly after rubbing or scratching the eyes.

2.  Eyestrain

Eyestrain is a common condition that occurs when your eyes get tired after intense use. For instance, staring at computer screens and other digital devices all day long or driving long distances. Eyestrain can be annoying. You might find yourself squinting to see far-away signs or even reading. Did you know that when you are straining your eyes it can actually be seen in your face? When you strain your eyes, it causes the blood vessels around the eyes to dilate. When blood vessels dilate, the blood flow will increase, and this can worsen the appearance of dark circles.

3. Dehydration

Many of us have a goal to drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. Looks easy but it is shockingly hard to do! Dehydration is not only bad for our health and daily productivity, but it can also make us feel tired and lead to tired-looking eyes, even after eight hours of sleep. When we are dehydrated, our blood volume decreases and makes our heart work less efficiently leading to exhaustion. The skin around the eyes is also very sensitive to hydration.

4. Excessive under-eye pigment

Dark circles around the eyes are more visible on people with darker skin tones. This is due to the pigmentation in genetics. More pigment hence more melanin which can lead darker circles under your eyes. If you have dark circles and you want to know if it is because of pigmentation or something else, there is a way to do so. 

Use your index finger and press lightly on the area below your eye. If, when you lift your finger, you see that the circle has lessened and then it becomes dark again, this means that the circle is made up of blood vessels. If light pressure doesn't improve in the dark circles, the problem is excess pigment and is due to genetics.

5. Prominent veins

If you compare your skin around the eyes with the other part of your body, you might realize it is fragile, transparent, and extremely thin. Therefore, making it easy for blood to show through. This is one of the reasons why dark circles are most noticeable in the morning times after we've been lying down, allowing fluid to accumulate throughout the night. 

6. Your age

Natural ageing can contribute to dark circles in several ways. Firstly, when we age, we lose elasticity and volume in our skin. This happens because the production of collagen becomes lower, making it less plump and thus thinning the skin. As this thinning occurs, the blood vessels can become more visible under the skin, leading to the appearance of dark circles. 

Despite all of these issues, we've got good news for you. There's actually a lot you can do about them. Here's what home remedies that you can use as your DIY dark circle treatment in the comfort of your own home.

 

Home Remedies For DIY Dark Circles Treatment

 

  1. Almond oil and coconut oil

Almond oil and coconut oil are both rich in Vitamin E helping you revive your skin back to get its natural glow. It is one of the easiest routines. Mix almond and coconut oil and massage gently in a circular motion around the eyes. Leave it on for the night and then wash it off the next morning. 

2. Cucumber

Many of us have seen models on the cover of magazines posing with cucumber on their eyes. And mostly the topics are about beauty! There is a reason for this. Cucumbers are the best and most refreshing way to treat swollen eye-bags and dark circles underneath our eyes. 

What we need to do is, slice some cucumbers and place them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. We can then leave them on our dark circles for 10 minutes and then wash the eyes with lukewarm water. Try this method twice a day to feel fresh and to get an instant result.

3. Grated potatoes

Potatoes are a source of Vitamin C, which brings back the radiance in the skin and works wonders on our dark under-eye circles. To make the best use of it, you need to first grate some potatoes and extract some juice out of them. Then after soaking cotton pads into the juice, you can place it on your dark circles for 10 minutes. Finally, just rinse it with warm water for the best results.

4. Cold Teabags

Using tea bags on the eyes is an accessible and inexpensive home remedy. Many teabags contain beneficial antioxidants that can help in soothing the under-eye area. The caffeine in tea also helps to narrow the blood vessels around your eye and constrict blood flow. Before using it, you must first soak it in the water and then store it in a cool place for a while. You can then place it on your eyes for a refreshing effect. Try this method regularly and witness a considerable change in your appearance.

5. Exercise 

Notice that glow you are having after exercise? Regular exercise enhances circulation, bringing blood flow to the skin to transform an ageing, dull complexion into brighter and younger-looking skin. This includes the sensitive skin around your eyes. Moreover, the daily release of endorphins into your bloodstream keeps away depression and anxiety, keeping you happier, calmer and more balanced.

 

Wrapping up...

With these wonderful home remedies, you are now geared up to reduce dark circles. For a better result, try to determine what is the cause of your dark circles. For instance, if it’s because of high pigmentation, then perhaps you should choose a home remedy that contains high in Vitamin C. And if it’s because of blood vessel dilation, then perhaps a home remedy that contains caffeine to help with the blood flow. But let us remind you, no skincare routine can ever be complete without its magical ingredient and that is regularity and discipline. So start right away! 

Would you like to learn more? Because healthy skin matters! SkynFyx is run by a group of skin doctors and skincare experts who want everybody to achieve flawless skin at the cheapest possible cost. Skynfyx can also customize a skincare range just for your skin condition.

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