Why do we suffer from dark circles?

While there can be many causes for dark eye circles, the upshot is, that you end up looking older than you probably are. 

When you have those big dark crescents under your eyes, it is most likely that you look 8-12 years older than you actually would do without those under-eye blemishes.

Dark circles, also commonly referred to as eye bags, make you look tired, stressed, sick, depressed and just plain unhealthy.

The skin below our eyes is thin and is not as well endowed with oil glands as the rest of the body. Consequently as we age, the skin gets dry and wrinkled. As a result, the veins in the lower eye area appear more prominent. This results in dark circles under the eyes.

A common misconception about dark under eye circles is that they are caused by lack of sleep. In fact, lack of sleep actually causes your skin to be paler, which accentuates the circles under your eyes, making them appear more prominent.

Sleepless Nights and fatigue can cause the skin to look pale. This makes blood vessels under the eyes to appear more visible and dark. The paleness that occurs with fatigue, a cold or sinus infection or during menstruation or pregnancy may accentuate the circles under the eyes.

Partying all night and smoking can play havoc with your skin and result in puffy eyes and dark eye circles.

Lack of Hydration – drinking excessive alcohol can increase the appearance of shadows under the eyes and puffiness as the alcohol acts as a stimulant and thus can lead to restless nights which causes the skin to be pale, and can make the circles under your eyes to be more prominent. 

Heredity – dark under eye circles are often an inherited trait.

Allergies - Those who are prone to allergies or itchy skin condition are susceptible to dark circles and puffy eyes since inflammation and rubbing of eyes can thicken and darken the skin around them. Some food allergies can also cause the area under the eyes to appear darker. Excess folds of skin under the eyes will also make dark circles more pronounced.

Facial structure – deep set eyes may have a tendency to develop dark shadows under them. In fair-skinned persons, dark eyes become more obvious.

Sun Exposure – Increased exposure to the sun can draw pigmentation the skin’s surface and create dark circles.

Medication – Drugs that cause blood vessels to dilate may result in darkening circles around the eyes.

Nutrition – Dark circles around the eyes can be the result of poor nutrition.

Hormonal Changes – Since the skin undergoes changes during pregnancy and menstruation, you may notice darkening of the circles under the eyes.  

Combat dark circles under your eyes with 5 simple tips:

1. Drink nearly 10 glasses of water everyday
2. Ensure that you get good rest and adequate sleep
3. Eat vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin A.
4. Consume a nutritionally balanced diet
5. Use eyeslicesVerve Legendary regularly