6 home remedies to remove dark circles under eyes

Causes of under-eye darkening

Fatigue

Extreme fatigue, exhaustion, and lack of sleep can lead to dark circles under the eyes. Because lack of sleep affects the skin, it can become pale, allowing blood vessels and darker tissues under the skin to appear.

Also, poor sleep can impair blood circulation around the eyes, leading to the accumulation of fluid under the eyes.

Age

As we age, the skin becomes thinner and loses fat and collagen, which are essential for maintaining skin elasticity. As a result, the dark blood vessels under the skin become more visible, which leads to darkening of the under-eye area.

Eye fatigue

Looking at a TV or computer screen, your eyes can become very tense. In this state, the muscles around the eyes will also be prone to spasms, and the blood supply will deteriorate. This can lead to enlargement (dilation) of the blood vessels around the eyes, and impaired venous blood flow.

As a result, the skin around the eyes may darken.

How to get rid of dark circles under the eyes

Compressing green tea bags

Dermatologist Lindsey Zubritsky said that green tea is great for skin health both as a drink and as a cosmetic.

“I recommend steeping the tea and then putting the bags in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. Green tea has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and when combined with the cooling effect of the refrigerator, it helps to quickly reduce puffiness under the eyes and dark circles,” she added.

Retinol creams

Gentle retinol can work wonders for dark circles. When used repeatedly, retinol can stimulate collagen production, making the skin less thin.

However, you need to be careful, because some retinol creams can cause the skin to dry out.

Hyaluronic acid

The under-eye cavity can also aggravate dark circles. The problem here is a lack of volume, so you should look for a moisturizer that contains an ingredient such as hyaluronic acid.

Dermatologist Joshua Zeichner explained that hyaluronic acid can also help tighten the skin to hide any blood vessels that may be giving the under-eye area a bluish appearance.

Facial massage

Facial massage can help reduce under-eye darkening. Massaging with an ice roller, gua sha, or simply with your fingers can help move stagnant lymphatic fluid and improve healthy blood flow.

Caffeine cream

Caffeine is a very effective ingredient for skin brightening. Dark circles are caused by puffiness under the eyes, loss of volume, hyperpigmentation, and the visibility of blood vessels in the under-eye area.

You should look for an eye cream that contains caffeine, which can also help to deal with puffiness under the eyes.

Creams with peptides

Using skin care products with peptides can help nourish the skin. Since the skin around the eyes is thin, eye creams containing peptides can help strengthen the skin.

Vitamin C and polyphenols are also great ingredients in an under-eye cream.

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