Black Circles Under Your Eyes

Dark circles (or eye circles) tarnish the skin located about the eyes and are simply referred to as “bags under the eyes”. Since the skin under the eyes is very thin, it is quite easy for it to show a bit of wear and tear. To make matters worse, sun exposure causes skin damage that thins and wrinkles the skin even more. The veins situated beneath the skin become inflamed or enlarged. Pigmentation may also develop.

What Causes Dark Eye Circles?

We all know that not getting enough sleep is a common cause of dark eye circles, but have you ever stopped to think about the other factors that can contribute to this unwanted condition? Heredity plays an important role, when thin skin under the eyes is a characteristic that runs in the family. Even your bone structure can contribute to the problem, as eyes set deep into the skull bone may develop what is called an ‘ark shadow.’

Sunlight Exposure: The more sunlight your face receives, the higher the level of pigmentation. As a result, the skin under your eyes becomes tanned and appears darker.

Certain Medications: Dark circles can appear under the eyes when you are taking medication that causes the dilation of blood vessels. The increase of blood flow contributed to prominent-looking vessels.

Poor Nutrition: Not getting enough essential nutrients in your diet can cause discoloration under the eyes.

Hormonal Imbalance: Pale skin is a sign of hormonal ups and downs. Dark circles can appear under the eyes for women experiencing their menstrual cycle, menopause, and pregnancy.

Incomplete Protein Digestion: Light carbon deposits may settle under your eyes when your stomach does not contain enough hydrochloric acid needed to digest protein, which usually arises when an individual lacks a sufficient amount of B6 and folic acid.