How to combat dark circles
Whether you’re dealing with lack of sleep, genetics, or lifestyle factors, finding effective ways to combat dark circles is a common pursuit. In this comprehensive guide, we’re sharing some of the most common reasons why you might have dark circles and some top tips to help combat them.
What causes dark circles?
A number of reasons can cause dark lower eyelids or undereye bags:
- VOLUME LOSS
As we enter our 30s, our faces begin to change due to cumulative exposure to the sun, weight fluctuations (including pregnancy), lifestyle, genetics, and natural ageing. These factors contribute to the formation of a tear trough at the eyelid-cheek junction, often accompanied by drooping of the upper eyelid that further highlights it. - FATIGUE
whether from lack of sleep, stress, overwork, or illness, can cause dark circles under the eyes by dilating blood vessels and disrupting circulation. This leads to pooled, darkened blood beneath the skin, making the under-eye area appear more prominent, shadowed, and tired. - GENETICS
Some people can simply just have a genetic predisposition to dark circles. If your family tends to have prominent under-eye circles, you may be more likely to experience them, too. While you can’t change your genetic makeup, effective dark circles under-eye treatment options can help remove dark circles under the eyes permanently or minimise their appearance. - EYESTRAIN
Straining your eyes for prolonged periods, such as staring at screens or reading in dim light, can contribute to dark circles. This strain stresses the delicate blood vessels around the eyes, making them more visible and pronounced. - DEHYDRATION
Not drinking enough water can result in dehydration, causing the skin under your eyes to appear sunken and more prone to dark circles. Adequate hydration helps maintain skin elasticity and reduces the prominence of dark circles under the eyes. - SUN OVER-EXPOSURE
Excessive exposure to sunlight accelerates skin aging and can lead to hyperpigmentation, including around the eyes. UV rays break down collagen and elastin, making blood vessels more visible and contributing to the appearance of dark circles. - LIFESTYLE FACTORS
Certain lifestyle choices, such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and a poor diet lacking in essential nutrients, can contribute to the development of dark circles. These factors affect overall skin health and exacerbate underlying causes.
Our top tips for how to get rid of dark circles
Combating dark circles under the eyes requires a multifaceted approach that addresses both underlying causes and visible symptoms. Here are our top tips to help you rid of dark circles and achieve a refreshed, youthful appearance:
Get your beauty sleep
Getting enough sleep is crucial for skin rejuvenation and reducing dark circles under the eyes. Make it a habit to stop screen time at least 30 minutes before bed to ensure lots of restful sleep!
Hydrate
Drink plenty of fluids in the morning and throughout the day, and ensure you are using hydrating serums and creams in your skincare routine.
Use an eye mask
Use Hydra-Bright Gold Eye Mask, or Anti-Pollution Illuminating Eye Mask to cool the undereye area. Eye masks infused with soothing ingredients can provide instant hydration and brightness, helping to combat dark circles under the eyes effectively.
+ Top tip: placing the eye mask in the freezer for a few minutes can restrict blood vessels and therefore decease darkness of the lower eyelids.
Use an SPF
This is something most tend to forget! Apply a broad-spectrum SPF around the eye area as the sun can emphasise the appearance of dark circles. This simple step helps in removing dark circles under the eyes caused by environmental stressors.
Find a high-quality eye cream
Look for creams that have hydrating and growth ingredients to nourish the delicate skin under your eyes.
Add an intensive treatment to your routine
Use our 5-day intensive eye regime Brightening & Hydrating Eye Ampoules to enhance your skincare regimen with a targeted intensive treatment for dark circles.
What ingredients should I look for in eye treatments?
As the eye area is thin and delicate, eye creams are formulated for better penetration of actives and retention of hydration. This targeted approach ensures effective dark circles under eye treatment.
Look out for the following ingredients in your eye treatments:
+ Hyaluronic Acid to create moisture
+ Ceramides help to lock in moisture
+ Growth factors such as, tripeptides and caffeine to help minimise and reduce dark circles
+ Antioxidants to promote collagen production
Our recommended products to combat dark circles
Achieving brighter, more youthful-looking eyes starts with choosing the right dark circles under eyes treatment products. Here are our top recommendations:
#1 Soothe & Smooth is a firming eye cream that contains tripeptide to stimulate collagen and elastin; antioxidants such as Albizia Bark Extract to detoxify and strengthen; and Hyaluronic Acid and Ceramides to restore moisture and plump and smooth. It provides long-lasting hydration to restore suppleness around the eye.
#2 The Brightening & Hydrating Eye Ampoules are an expertly designed 5-day programme formulated with powerhouse peptides, antioxidants and meso-hydrators. They are clinically proven to reduce dark circles by 12.3% in just 5 days.
+ Top Tip: Apply your eye products with your ring finger so you are not applying the product to aggressively.
Conclusion
To tackle dark circles, use targeted skincare and adopt healthy habits. Our products feature powerful ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, peptides, and antioxidants to reduce puffiness and improve skin elasticity.
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