9 reasons for dark circles and how to remove them

Dark circles are a common problem for many people, so why do they appear? What are the causes of dark circles? How do you usually remove dark circles?

9 Reasons for Dark Circles

1. Pigmentation

Congenital or acquired eyelid pigmentation increases; the patient's orbicularis oculi muscle is congenitally thicker, or the pigment of the eyelid skin is congenitally darker and more abundant than the skin pigmentation of adjacent parts, so the eyes appear dark gray.

2. Loose skin

Aging eyelids sag and the skin wrinkles together, causing the skin to appear darker.

3. Eye bags

Eye bags can also cause dark circles to appear because they cause shadows, which in turn cause dark circles.

4. Sunken eye sockets

The depression on the inner and lower side of the eye socket forms a tear trough which in turn creates a shadow.

5. Blood retention

Stagnation of blood flow in the eyelid veins causes the skin and eyes to darken.

6. Penetration of cosmetic pigment particles

The penetration of pigment particles from cosmetics can also cause dark circles to appear. Why is this?

For those who often use cosmetics, some dark cosmetic particles may penetrate into the eyelids. Over time, dark circles will appear. And some other reasons, some of these reasons may occur together.

7. Lack of sleep

Lack of sleep is a major cause of dark circles under the eyes, especially for those who are accustomed to nightlife. The solution is very simple, which is to pay attention to rest, develop good sleeping habits, and ensure the quality of sleep.

8. Trauma

Contusions around the eyes or eye sockets can cause subcutaneous bleeding around the eyes and form dark circles. In this case, you only need to use a blemish-covering cream.

9. Chronic diseases

Anemia, chronic nephritis, chronic hepatitis, or some visceral diseases may cause dark circles under the eyes, because these chronic diseases cause excessive consumption of nutrients in the patient, causing the contraction of the fat layer, thereby causing the production of pigments around the eyes. The best way to deal with dark circles caused by chronic diseases is to treat these diseases. If the body does not have these chronic diseases, then the problem of dark circles can be well alleviated.

How to remove dark circles

1. Massage your eyes

This is a quick way to remove dark circles. We can massage our eyes after getting up in the morning. Generally, massage for about 5 minutes is enough. How to massage depends on personal preference. After the massage, you will find that the dark circles have been significantly improved. Doing so also pays attention to the health of your eyes and plays a role in protecting your vision.

2. Apply overnight tea to your eyes

Take two pieces of overnight tea leaves (not tea water) and gently massage your eyes counterclockwise for about 3 minutes. If you feel that the tea leaves have no moisture, replace them with another piece of tea and continue massaging.

3. Apply hot towel to eyes

Applying a hot towel to the eyes not only has a good effect in reducing swelling, but also can reduce dark circles under the eyes. If you find dark circles under your eyes after getting up in the morning, you can apply a hot towel to your eyes while washing your face. It will be very effective in removing dark circles in about ten minutes. After hot compress, the body's mental outlook will also be greatly improved.

4. Cooked eggs for eyes

Take a freshly boiled egg, peel it, remove the yolk, wrap the still steaming egg white with gauze and apply it to your eyes for 3 minutes, moving it 2 to 3 times during the process to ensure that the force is evenly applied. It will be more effective and quicker to wrap silver jewelry (preferably a silver ring) in egg white and apply it on the eyes.

5. Yogurt eye mask

Yogurt is also a very good method. First, find some medical cotton wool, put an appropriate amount of it into the leftover yogurt, and then wait until the medical cotton wool is completely soaked, take it out, put it on your eye bags and dark circles, and keep it on for about ten minutes. Remove the medical cotton wool, and you will find that the dark circles have obvious changes and do not look so heavy.

6. Apply cucumber slices to your eyes

Cucumber is a natural beauty ingredient with many uses in beauty. We can cut the cucumber into slices, preferably thin slices, which will help the cucumber stick to the skin and also help the absorption of nutrients in the cucumber. The eye mask only takes about fifteen minutes. You can also apply it on your face while doing so. You will find that your skin is smoother and dark circles are much less affected after applying it.

7. Potato chips eye mask

Cut the potatoes into thin slices and apply them on your eyes for 10 minutes. After removing them, use your index fingers to gently massage your eyes to promote the absorption of the potatoes' nutrients. This method not only reduces dark circles, but also whitens the skin.

8. Apply apple slices to your eyes

Wash and slice the apple, apply it on your eyes for 15 minutes and then wash off with water. The juicier the apple, the better. As for the used apple slices, of course they cannot be eaten anymore.

9. Apply ice or ice spoon to eyes

When you get up early or go to bed late, put ice cubes or a frozen spoon on your eyes and gently massage counterclockwise to promote blood circulation around the eyes. The cool feeling can also eliminate eye fatigue. Remember to close your eyes when massaging, and move quickly and gently across your eyes. Staying too long or using too much force can easily cause frostbite, abrasions, or wrinkles on the skin.

10. Eye cream

Eye cream should be used as early as possible, and can be used after the age of 20. When choosing an eye cream, it is recommended to choose one with a mild texture and plant essence. If you don’t mind the trouble, you can massage your eyes with eye essence oil or essence first, and then use eye cream.