Although it's often believed that dark circles are a symptom of fatigue or lack of sleep, this isn't entirely true. There are many other factors that can contribute to the appearance of dark circles .
In addition, there are different types of dark circles , and each requires a specific and often personalized treatment.
That's why today we want to talk to you about the reasons why you may have sunken dark circles, how to correct them naturally, and also how to prevent them .
What causes dark circles?
Before you start, it's important to know that dark circles look different depending on your skin color : they can be purple, blue, dark brown, or even black.
In some cases, dark circles can be considered little messengers inviting us to change our lifestyle , such as practicing good sleep hygiene or following a diet rich in quality ingredients and high nutritional value.
The area under the eyes may appear darker due to constricted blood vessels. This causes hyperpigmentation, or thinning of the skin around the eyes.
The most common causes of dark circles are:
- Lack of sleep or poor sleep habits
- Allergies
- Hyperpigmentation, which occurs when the body produces more melanin
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Overexposure to sunlight
- Aging
- Smoke
- Genetic inheritance
- Fluid retention
- Dehydration
- Dermatitis…
What types of dark circles are there?
Depending on the cause, a person may suffer from one type of dark circles or another. We can classify them as follows:
- Temporary dark circles: These are the most common and are related to lack of sleep, stress, and exhaustion. They appear when you don't get enough sleep or are going through a stressful, stressful time. Their color is usually bluish or purplish.
- Sunken dark circles: These are characterized by a deep, pronounced groove that extends from the tear duct to the cheek. They often appear due to increased skin sagging due to aging or sudden weight changes.
- Sagging dark circles: Although very similar to the previous ones, these are often accompanied by the well-known crow's feet. They arise due to overexposure to the sun, facial expressions, the passage of time, and skin dehydration.
- Vascular dark circles: Their main cause is dilated blood vessels and thinning of the eyelid skin. They tend to be more common in people with light skin, as the thinning of the tissues makes the underlying circulatory system visible.
- Pigmented dark circles: These dark circles arise from an increase in melanin in the skin around the eyes, due to genetic causes or hormonal changes. Orange or brown in color, they are more common on dark-skinned or tanned faces.
- Dark circles due to allergies: When an external element triggers an allergic reaction in the eye area, this generates congestion of the blood vessels and, consequently, inflammation and marks under the eyes, resulting in dark circles.
How to correct dark circles naturally?
There are various natural treatments that can help you treat dark circles : knowing their active ingredients is the key.
Castor oil is a good option for treating dark circles. You'll find it in our lip balm, which you can also use as an eye cream and which stimulates skin renewal.
Gingko biloba extract is also an option for dark circles. In this case, you can use our regenerating eye cream from the anti-aging line. In addition to decongesting and draining, the other ingredients in this eye cream even out skin tone, deeply nourish, and soften dark spots and wrinkles.
Another is rosehip .
How to apply rosehip oil to dark circles?
Use 5-8 drops of our Rose Regenerating Serum, rub your hands together, and gently pat the inflamed area. This natural elixir nourishes, regenerates , softens dark spots , evens skin tone , and corrects photoaging.
