Dark Circles

Treating under-eye darkness and puffiness

Common Causes of Dark Circles

Genetics & Pigmentation

Hereditary hyperpigmentation around eyes, more common in darker skin tones

Thin Skin & Visible Vessels

Blood vessels show through delicate under-eye skin, creating blue-purple tint

Hollowing & Shadows

Age-related volume loss creates shadows; this is structural, not pigmentation

Dark under-eye circles have multiple causes, and identifying yours is essential for effective treatment. What appears as darkness might be pigmentation, visible blood vessels, shadowing from hollows, or a combination. Different causes require different approaches.

Identifying Your Type

Blue/Purple Circles

Usually blood vessels visible through thin skin. Worse when tired. Responds to caffeine and cooling.

Brown Circles

Hyperpigmentation. Often genetic or from sun/friction. Responds to brightening ingredients.

Shadows/Hollows

Structuralcaused by volume loss or bone structure. Skincare has limited effect; fillers most effective.

Puffiness

Fluid retention causing shadows below. Related to sleep, salt, allergies. Responds to lymphatic drainage.

Helpful Ingredients

FOR VESSELS

Caffeine

Constricts blood vessels, reduces puffiness and dark appearance

FOR PIGMENTATION

Vitamin C

Brightens hyperpigmentation, supports collagen in thin under-eye skin

FOR THICKNESS

Retinol

Thickens skin over time, making vessels less visible (use gentle eye-specific formulas)

Tips for Dark Circles

Get adequate sleep (7-9 hours)
Reduce salt intake to minimise puffiness
Wear SPF under eyespigmentation worsens with sun
Avoid rubbing eyes to prevent friction-induced pigmentation
Cold compresses help constrict vessels temporarily
For structural hollows, consider professional consultation

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