Eye Care for Dark Circles – Reasons & Solutions

For some of us, dark circles under our eyes is a beauty issue we would rather not have. As a matter of fact, when I speak with others about this issue, they often don’t know why dark circles appear under their eyes. I am sure you have heard that rubbing your eyes constantly is a cause of dark circles. I was eager to search the www to find out what was available for us to learn. It turns out that the Mayo Clinic had a very simple list of reasons why this occurs.

Fatigue is the most common cause of dark circles under your eyes.
Sometimes, what appear to be dark circles under your eyes may merely be shadows cast by puffy eyelids or hollows under your eyes that develop as a normal part of aging.
Some of the most common causes of true under-eye circles are:
- Allergies
- Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- Contact dermatitis
- Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
Heredity — dark under-eye circles can run in families
Pigmentation irregularities — these are a particular concern for people of color, especially blacks and Asians
Rubbing or scratching your eyes
Sun exposure, which prompts your body to produce more melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color
Thinning skin and loss of fat and collagen — common as you age — can make the reddish-blue blood vessels under your eyes more obvious.Source: Dark circles under eyes Causes – Mayo Clinic

According to some beauty experts eye creams can help to constrict blood vessels, which cause dark shadows. In an article by Aimee Leabon, she recommends 13 under-eye creams that work, and where you can find them. Just to name a few: Olay Eyes, Illuminating Eye Cream< Korres Wild Rose Instant Brightening Eye Treatment, CeraVe Eye Repair Cream. You can find the article here: 13 Best Eye Creams for Dark Circles