Remove Dark Circle

Dark circles under eyes are a cosmetic problem that may be common and experienced at any age. They may be caused by

• Heredity
• Lack of sleep or over-fatigue
• Lack of iron
• Excessive pigmentation and exposure to sun
• Chronic diseases such as allergic reactions, anemia, heart disease, thyroid disease, kidney disease, liver disease, etc.
• Malnutrition
• Inappropriate cosmetic products
• Smoking

The following measures may help to remove dark circles under eyes

• Getting enough sleep. A sound sleep may help to keep eyes bright and reduce dark circles. They may also repair cell damage to skin.
• Avoiding alcohol and caffeine. Consuming caffeine and alcohol may cause mild dehydration and make dark circles obvious.
• Using skin lighteners or bleaching agents. If dark circles are caused by too much melanin, creams containing retinol, hydroquinone, kojic acid, green tea, vitamin C or soy may help to remove dark circles under eyes.
• Injectable fillers. These may be used if dark circles are caused by broken blood vessels.
• Laser treatments and vitamin K. Laser treatment and skin care products containing vitamin K may also help.
• A shade lighter in concealer. A lighter shade may help to disguise under-eye circles.

One major effect of aging or unhygienic lifestyle is dark circles. They may make a person look old, tired, stressed, sick and depressed. But, what are dark circles? Dark circles are the dark blemishes around the eyes. There may be many causes for it that may include heredity and bruising.

It is believed that dark circles are the second most common dermatological problem and the most common non-hormonal skin problem. Another question apart from what are dark circles is how they are caused. Dark circles are caused by leaking capillaries. The capillaries are so small that red blood cells may have to line up, single file, to get through. The red blood cells may get lost wandering into the surrounding skin. The enzymes in the body after breaking down the red blood cells including hemoglobin may get left with components having a dark blue-black color. The skin around the eyes being thinnest as compared to rest of the body and the capillaries being present near the skin’s surface may make the dark circles evident.