They can make you look tired and washed out, even with eight hours of beauty sleep. From fatigue to ageing, diet to genetics, there are lots of reasons why we get dark circles under our eyes. But the real question is: how can we get rid of them?
Never fear – with the right dark circle treatments, you’ll rock that woke-up-like-this, bright-eyed glow in no time.
Dark eye circles are different to bags or puffiness, and they have different causes.
Dark circles under eyes look shadowy compared to your usual skin tone. The delicate undereye area might appear black, brown, blue or purple. These shadowy areas appear when blood builds up underneath the eyes due to poor circulation, giving it that blue-coloured tinge. Bags, on the other hand, are caused by fluid or fat deposits and appear puffed up.
One of the main culprits is simply the natural ageing process. As we age, our skin becomes looser and thinner, which makes the blood vessels more prominent.
Dark eye circles can also be hereditary, running in families. So, if your parents are prone to dark circles, you may be too.
Physical causes of dark circles under eyes include rubbing and scratching, which can damage blood vessels. Skin issues like dermatitis cause blood vessel dilation, while hyperpigmentation from sun exposure can also impact skin tone and colour.
There are also plenty of lifestyle factors that come into play. It’s no coincidence that many of us think dark circles can make you look tired; in fact, they are often a real sign of fatigue and lack of sleep. Stress, alcohol, smoking, and dehydration also take their toll in the form of prominent blood vessels and dark areas of discolouration.
Wondering how to get rid of dark circles? As with most skincare issues, prevention is the best cure. While there’s no single way to completely eliminate dark circles, here are a few tweaks you can make to keep them at bay.
Of course, even with the best intentions, dark circles will pop up from time to time. If you’re prone to them, try out the latest dark circle treatments from L’Oréal Paris. We have a selection of plumping creams, silky serums and cooling gels to target your eye care concerns.
You can also treat your dark undereye circles with classic household remedies. Apply cold spoons to your eyes to shrink dilated blood vessels for a quick and easy fix. Cucumber slices are a favourite at spas for a reason – they’re filled with water and vitamin C. And chilled tea bags shrink blood vessels in a flash thanks to their natural caffeine and antioxidant content.
With so many treatment options, you can narrow down the field by considering your skin type and concerns. If you have dry skin, look for treatments that contain hydrating ingredients like glycerine and hyaluronic acid. For mature skin, look for our anti-ageing formulas. And if you spend lots of time outdoors, you’ll want an eye treatment that contains SPF to shield your eyes from sun damage.
The Revitalift Filler range is a great choice for most skin types. With the right dark circle treatment, you’ll be able to brighten dark circles, shrink eye bags, and hydrate dry and delicate skin all at once. Check out the latest eye care products from L’Oréal Paris and banish dark circles for good.
