Dark circles under your eyes occur when the skin below your eyes appears darkened, often in shades of blue, purple, brown, or black, depending on your skin tone. These circles can make you look tired or older than your actual age. There are various potential reasons for dark under-eye circles, but they usually do not indicate a medical issue. Dark circles under your eyes are usually not a cause for concern, but they indicate a need for lifestyle changes, such as improving sleep patterns or dietary habits.
Dark Circles Under Eyes
Dark circles can make you appear tired and older, even when you’re well-rested. If you want to rejuvenate your appearance and reduce signs of tiredness, we offer tailored solutions.
At Perfect Eyes Limited in London, we provide a variety of treatments to help reduce the appearance of dark under-eye circles.
What are Dark Circles
Under Your Eyes?
Causes of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes
Dermatitis
Skin conditions like eczema and contact dermatitis can cause inflammation and make the blood vessels under your eyes more visible, leading to dark circles.
Rubbing Your Eyes
Constantly rubbing or scratching your eyes can cause the delicate skin around them to swell, break blood vessels, and create dark, puffy under-eyes.
Lack of Sleep
Inadequate sleep can make the skin under your eyes look paler, allowing underlying blood vessels to become more prominent and creating a darker appearance.
Hyperpigmentation
Overexposure to sunlight stimulates excess melanin production, leading to hyperpigmentation, which darkens the skin under your eyes and intensifies dark circles.
Dehydration
Not drinking enough water causes your skin to lose its natural glow, making the area under your eyes appear dull, dry, and more prone to darkness.
Lifestyle Factors
High stress levels, smoking, and heavy alcohol consumption weaken skin health, leading to puffiness and dark under-eye circles that are hard to hide.
Genetics
Some people inherit a predisposition to dark circles, as their skin may naturally be thinner or more transparent, making blood vessels more noticeable.
Age
As you age, your skin loses collagen and elasticity, causing it to thin. This makes the blood vessels under your eyes more visible, leading to dark circles.
Allergies
Allergic reactions often cause inflammation and itching, encouraging individuals to rub their eyes more, which can result in puffiness, redness, and dark under-eye circles.
Sun Overexposure
Excessive sun exposure can damage skin cells, leading to premature ageing, pigmentation issues, and the appearance of darker skin under the eyes.
Treatments for Dark Circles Under Your Eyes
Chemical Peel
Chemical peels resurface the skin by removing the top layers, improving dark circles, wrinkles, and discolouration. Available in light, medium, or deep options, they offer smoother, more youthful-looking skin.
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Tear Trough Fillers
Tear trough fillers restore lost volume, reducing dark circles and under-eye hollows. This painless, nonsurgical procedure offers long-lasting results, leaving you with a fresher, more youthful appearance.
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Polynucleotides
Polynucleotides reduce dark circles and discolouration by repairing blood vessels and stimulating collagen production. This painless procedure offers natural, gradual results with minimal downtime.
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Lower Lid Blepharoplasty
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty removes excess skin and fat, reducing eye bags and the appearance of dark circles. This scar-free procedure smooths the under-eye area, with results lasting up to 10 years.
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Meet the Expert: Dr. Sabrina Shah-Desai
With over two decades of surgical and non-surgical experience, Dr. Sabrina Shah-Desai is currently considered to be one of the safest, most experienced oculoplastic surgeons in the UK. Her extensive training, in combination with her caring and empathetic nature, makes her a natural choice for patients seeking the very best care. For this reason, Dr. Sabrina Shah-Desai appears consistently in Tatler magazine as one of the UK’s “Best Eye Surgeon” and “Top Doctors” since 2019, and is the recipient of multiple awards, including “Best Aesthetic Doctor” Safety in Beauty Diamond Award 2023, “Consultant Surgeon of the Year”, “Best Surgical Result” Aesthetic Awards 2021 & Highly Commended “Consultant Surgeon of the Year” Aesthetic Awards 2022. She was voted by “MyFaceMyBody” as one of the Global 100 most influential aesthetic practitioners in 2019 & 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get rid of my under-eye dark circles?
You can try using cold compresses, caffeine eye products, or makeup to temporarily reduce dark circles. Protecting your skin from the sun and getting enough sleep can also help prevent dark circles from getting worse.
What are the main causes of dark circles?
Dark circles can be caused by a deficiency in vitamins E, D, K, A, and B12. Additionally, a lack of iron can also be a root cause of dark circles.
Does drinking water help with dark circles?
Drinking enough water can improve blood flow and reduce the appearance of dark circles. Staying hydrated also helps to maintain the elasticity of the skin & reduce the prominence of under-eye dark circles.
Do dark circles ever disappear?
Dark circles may come and go. How long they last depends on various factors, such as lifestyle & genetics.
Can vitamin C help with dark circles?
Yes, vitamin C can help reduce the appearance of dark circles under the eyes and make the area look brighter.
