Causes of dark circles under eyes

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1. What are dark circles? The skin under the eyes is the most delicate skin on the body. Blood flows through the small veins underneath, giving the skin a bluish tinge. Combined with a number of other factors can cause this skin area to darken.
Dark circles under the eyes are dark circles under the eyes, often appearing after staying up late at night or having irregular activities. Dark circles make people look older than their years, tired and sluggish. In some people, dark circles are only mild and transient for a few days, others have dark, long-lasting dark circles. This situation affects the aesthetics and psychology of many people.

2. What is the cause of dark circles under the eyes? There are several reasons why you might have dark circles under your eyes. That is:
2.1. Genetics Dark circles under the eyes are one of the traits that can be inherited - congenital dark circles. If you have a family member with dark circles under your eyes, you are at a higher risk of developing the condition. This is explained by scientists as follows: Due to genetic factors, the skin around the eyes is very thin. When blood circulates through the veins close to the surface of the skin, the skin in this area appears blue. If the veins are concentrated here in dense density, it will create a dark color under the eyes - dark circles.
2.2. Due to lack of sleep, insomnia When lack of sleep, the body will increase the production of cortisol - a stress hormone. When cortisol levels increase, the amount of blood in the body increases. At this point, the blood vessels are forced to dilate to accommodate the excess blood. The skin under the eyes is quite thin, so the blood vessels under the skin are prominent, making dark circles more obvious.
2.3. Due to smoking The habit of smoking can wreak havoc on your skin, taking away important nutrients and causing dark circles under your eyes. Nicotine also contributes to puffiness as many people smoke at night, which disrupts sleep and leads to dark circles under the eyes.

2.4. Due to salty eating Eating a lot of salt causes the body to retain a lot of fluid and accumulates under the eyes. Water retention promotes the appearance of dark circles because the pressure from the excess fluid pushes the floating blood vessels closer to the skin, making the dark blue color of the skin more apparent. So, if you have dark circles under your eyes due to this reason, you can reduce your sodium consumption to have a brighter, more vibrant face.
2.5. Due to allergies, eczema, asthma Anything that makes you itchy like eczema, asthma, ... can be the cause of perennial dark circles. In addition, some foods that cause allergies to the body can also cause dark circles under the eyes. Even if you haven't scratched or rubbed your eyes, this skin area is darker than usual. If you rub your eyes, the skin under your eyes will become darker.
2.6. Due to cosmetics and drugs The skin around the eyes of each person is very thin, fragile and sensitive to cosmetics. If you use makeup and facial care products on the skin around the eyes, it can make the skin dry, weak, thin and dark. In addition, certain vasodilators that you use can also cause the blood vessels in the skin under the eyes to dilate, leading to dark circles under the eyes.
2.7. Due to the sun Frequent exposure to the sun is a cause of increased melanin pigment under the skin. These pigments create dark spots under the skin (melasma). Under the skin around the eyes, the pigment melanin can create dark, dark patches - dark circles.

2.8. Due to nutrition Diet lack of nutrients, drinking less water, eating irregularly, not in moderation, ... are also one of the causes of dark under-eye skin - dark circles under the eyes.
2.9. Due to the body's weakness Lack of sleep, anxiety, psychological stress or prolonged fatigue is a cause of your skin becoming pale, pale,... This has facilitated the lower blood vessels. the skin is more prominent, forming a dark blue patch below the eyes;
2.10. Due to age As you get older, the skin around your eyes tends to become thinner, more wrinkled and darker. This is the natural law of aging that we cannot avoid.
2.11. Due to pregnancy When women are in menstruation or pregnancy, due to the influence of hormonal disturbances, the skin also becomes paler. Therefore, the dark blue blood vessels under the skin will be more prominent, especially in the thin skin under the eyes - dark circles.
2.12. Due to medical diseases If the dark circles under the eyes persist for a long time, combined with edema, creating puffiness under the eyes, ... then this can be a bad sign, warning of a number of diseases.
Specifically, some diseases that can cause dark circles under the eyes are: Kidney failure (causing the skin under the eyes to become dry and darker), liver disease (dark circles under the eyes, jaundice), menstrual irregularities (blood circulation). poor communication or excessive menstrual flow leading to dark circles under the eyes), chronic stomach disease (digestibility and absorption of nutrients by the stomach is impaired, dark circles under the eyes), allergic rhinitis (patients associated with continuous sneezing, runny nose, affecting the veins under the eyes, appearing dark circles under the eyes), anemia (lack of oxygen to feed the body, dark circles under the eyes, dizziness, fatigue)... , you should see a doctor to find out the cause of heart disease, kidney disease, blood, ... if any, to receive timely treatment.

3. Ways to get rid of dark circles under your eyes To return the beauty to your face, you can say goodbye to dark circles under your eyes with the following effective measures:
3.1 Apply your eyes with natural ingredients Some ingredients natural, easy to find to help you repel dark circles under your eyes. Specifically:
Put tea bags on your eyes Putting cold tea bags on your eyes is a measure to help you improve the condition of dark circles under your eyes. Tea contains caffeine and antioxidants that stimulate blood circulation, shrink blood vessels, and reduce water retention under the skin. So, you can steep 2 bags of green or black tea in hot water for about 5 minutes, put in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes. When the tea bag is cold, put the tea bag on your eyes for about 10-20 minutes and then wash your face with clean water.
Cold compress for eyes Cold compress is a measure to help reduce puffiness and shrink dilated blood vessels under the eyes, effectively eliminating dark circles under the eyes. You can put a few ice cubes in a clean towel or soak the towel in cold water and apply it to your eyes for about 20 minutes.
Apply cucumber mask Cucumber slices have a moisturizing effect on the skin thanks to their high vitamin K content, which helps reduce dark circles and puffiness. In addition, in cucumbers, there are ingredients that have natural anti-inflammatory effects, which are very good for the skin.
3.2 Use eye care products You can use eye care products to say goodbye to dark circles under your eyes. Some suggestions are:
Remove makeup before going to bed: If possible, you should take care of the delicate skin around the eyes very carefully, always remove makeup before going to bed to clean the skin thoroughly. You can use a soft cotton pad, absorb makeup remover and then gently wipe around your eyes to remove all dirt, makeup,... Use a retinol-containing lotion: This is a specialized cream that helps building collagen outside the skin, helping the skin to thicken and enhance the elasticity of the skin, limiting dark circles under the eyes; Use skin lightening products and sunscreens: Skin lightening products often contain vitamin C, kojic acid, and licorice extract, which reduce some dark spots (thanks to their ability to inhibit melanin production - the cause of the skin. dark color). Experts also recommend applying sunscreen specifically for facial skin to prevent sun damage, prevent dark circles under the eyes; Use rose water: If you often have eye swelling and puffiness, you can take some cotton wool, soak it in rose water, place the cotton on your eyelids and relax for about 15 minutes. For best results, you should do this daily for at least 1 month.

3.3 Have a proper diet and rest Eating and resting scientifically is a measure to help prevent and treat dark circles effectively. You can refer to some guidelines right here:
Drink enough water: When you lack water, the body will adapt by retaining water, especially in the skin around the eyes, causing puffiness and dark circles. . Therefore, to reduce excess water in the body, you should drink enough water (about 1.5 - 2 liters of water/day); Vitamin C Supplement: Vitamin C helps prevent puffiness and dark circles under the eyes, maintaining healthy skin. The fruits rich in vitamin C that you should add to your diet are: Guava, orange, lemon, pineapple, kale, berries, cauliflower, broccoli, tomato, mango, papaya, ...; Iron supplements: An iron deficiency can cause dark circles because it breaks down hemoglobin in the blood, leading to a lack of oxygen and dark circles under the eyes. You can add iron to your diet by consuming beef, poultry, etc. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, vitamin B12 supplements are equally effective. Recommended foods include: Beans, peas, spinach, apricots, raisins,...; Food should be limited: Fresh water, industrially processed food, salty food,...; Get enough sleep with high pillows: Getting enough sleep is a natural remedy to prevent the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. Therefore, you should sleep from 7-8 hours/day, go to bed at 10pm the night before and wake up at 6am the next morning. In addition, sometimes the way you sleep can also affect the dark circles under your eyes. Therefore, you should put a pillow behind your head when sleeping (sleeping with a high pillow in a supine position) to prevent fluid from accumulating under the eyes, causing puffiness and dark circles. In addition, you should see an eye specialist to detect refractive errors and eye diseases; combined with a general health examination if you suspect dark circles due to a medical disease,... From there, you will have the right direction to handle each specific case.
Dark circles under the eyes are not a skin disease but a warning sign of some problems related to life habits, age, use of cosmetics, drugs or some medical diseases,... If you see signs of dark circles under your eyes, you should see a doctor for early treatment to prevent the disease from getting worse.

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