What do we get dark unsightly circles around the eyes which cause us to look tired and old? What causes them and what are the remedies for it? I think these are the questions asked when you see yourself in the mirror and looking at the panda image.

What is Dark Eye / Under Eye Circle?

The skin under our eyes is thin which thus led to it getting dry and wrinkled as we age. The veins become more prominent and thus forms the dark circle below the eyes.

Causes of Dark Eye / Under Eye Circle

There are many causes for the formation of the dark circles under the eyes.

The most common ones are:

• Lack of sleep

Sleep is important as it allows the skin to rest. Late night partying or working throughout the night can cause the skin to grow wan and make the blood vessels under the eyes look more prominent.
 

• Genetic

Some people inherit the dark eye circles. Certain people who have sensitive skin or prone to allergies are more prone to dark eye circles. Continuous rubbing of the eyes can thicken and darken the skin and thus cause the formation of dark eye circles.

 

• Excess exposure to the sun

Long hours under the sun would cause melanin production and thus increase the chance of dark eyes circles.

 

• Poor nutrition

Watch your diet as poor or imbalanced diet would also lead to dark eye circles.

• Working long hours at the computer

With today's improved technology, it is more common that people experience computer fatigue. It also aggravates the condition of dark eye circles as people spent long hours in front of the computer doing work. Take a few minutes of vision break to protect your eyes and to reduce fatigue.

• Changes in Hormones

During menstruation or pregnancy, it is common to spot that the skin under the eyes get darker due to hormonal changes.

• Facial Bone Structure

Depending on the shape of your eyes and bone structure, people with deep set eyes might look as if they have dark eyes circles due to light reflection.

How to combat or minimize dark eye circles?
 

• Use the home therapies.
• Rest well
• Have a balanced diet and drink lots of water a day
• Use eye creams or gel that can aid in minimizing dark eye circles
• Use creams that can help to illuminate and reduce the dark eye circles
• Use makeup to conceal - remember do not use a shade that is lighter than your skin tone or you would look weird with white eyes patches. Look here on how to conceal your dark eye circles.