You are taking complete care of your face and skin, but despite this dark circles have started appearing under your eyes. People passing by have started to comment on you. Obviously you feel bad, but you are unable to understand what is the reason behind these dark circles and how they can be cured.
Dark circles mean that the muscles around your eyes have started weakening and are indicating diseases. Therefore, it is better that you start trying to remove these dark circles from today itself.
Causes of Dark Circles
1. Lack/excess of sleep and fatigue
Dark circles are usually caused by lack of sleep or excess sleep and fatigue. [ 1 ] Lack of sleep or excess sleep and fatigue causes the skin around the eyes to become loose and the blood cells beneath the skin accumulate, leading to dark circles. Lack of sleep also causes liquid to form under the eyes, making the skin appear puffy.
2. Growing age
As we age, our skin starts to become thinner and this thinning also applies to the skin under the eyes. Due to this, the veins of the skin also become visible and the skin around the eyes becomes dark, which we call dark circles.
3. More screen time
Many times we spend so much time in front of TV, laptop or phone that our eyes get tired and swollen. This also causes dark circles under the eyes. When the screen time is not reduced, the darkness of the eyes keeps increasing.
4. Staying in the sun for too long
Sometimes, by staying in the sun for a long time, our skin starts producing more melanin. This melanin darkens the skin, which also affects the eyes.
5. Lack of proper diet and water
If you do not take a proper diet, that is, you do not include nutritious things in your food, then its effect is first seen on your body. Similarly, lack of water not only affects the area around the eyes but the entire body and the skin of the eyes starts looking lifeless.
Treatment of dark circles
Dark circles can be treated in many ways, some of the remedies are given below, for which you will need to talk to a doctor.
1. Chemical peeling
There are many techniques available in the market to enhance the beauty of the face. One of them is chemical peeling, by which you can not only get rid of dark circles but can also get rid of facial blemishes , wrinkles, and pigmentation. There is no surgery in this treatment and lactic acid is used for this. In this chemical peeling treatment, the dead skin around the eyes is removed. When this layer is removed, the skin automatically starts looking younger and dark circles disappear.
The time taken for this treatment depends on the type of treatment you are receiving. Sometimes different doctors perform different treatments and also take time according to their own convenience. There are three types of treatments:
- Superficial: Superficial treatment takes the least time and recovery is also quick.
- Medium: Medium takes about 40 minutes and recovery takes five to seven days.
- Deep Peel: A deep peel takes about 60-70 minutes and recovery time may take 10-15 days.
2. Intense Pulse Light Treatment
Intense pulse light treatment does not require any kind of surgery. This treatment is effective in removing dark circles under the eyes as well as damage caused by sun exposure, blemishes, skin lightening, unwanted facial hair. Light is used during its treatment. Therefore, many times people also consider it as laser technology.
Intense pulse light treatment kills the cells under the eyes that cause discoloration and also smooths the skin. The light causes the blood cells to narrow and the skin tone improves. A person may need multiple sessions of this treatment. Hence, this treatment is a bit expensive. [ 2 ]
3. Laser treatment
Laser treatment is done to get rid of dark circles, unwanted hair, blemishes and many other skin related problems. This is a treatment after which the skin around the eyes becomes soft and the complexion also becomes clear. Laser treatment is done through ultraviolet or infrared invisible light. It requires 5-6 sessions.
4. Surgery
It may sound shocking, but surgery is one way to get rid of dark circles. Surgery is done to remove the fat underneath the eyes, which helps to reduce puffiness and improve complexion. This surgery is called blepharoplasty, and is performed by a plastic surgeon. [ 3 ] The surgery can take anywhere from one to three hours.
5. Sleep
Getting proper sleep is a treatment which will neither cost you money nor time. Sleep for 7-8 hours every night and keep yourself away from TV, phone and laptop for long. If you do not do all this then your skin will start looking dull and dark circles will appear under the eyes. [ 4 ]
6. Yoga
Yoga is something that not only gives you physical fitness but also keeps you mentally calm. Stress is a major reason for dark circles under the eyes, and this is a surefire way to reduce stress. Yoga and meditation will also help you sleep well and your skin will also start glowing.
Home Remedies For Dark Circles
We have learned about the causes of dark circles under the eyes and their treatment. Now we will know about such treatments which will not cost money and are also available in our kitchen. Following are some ancient home remedies to remove dark circles.
1. Tomato to remove dark circles under eyes
Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and the lycopene present in them is also beneficial for the skin. It is usually available in everyone’s kitchen and is easy to use. Mixing tomatoes with lemon juice doubles its benefits because lemon is also rich in vitamin C.
How to use
- Take equal quantities of tomato and lemon juice and mix them.
- Now apply this mixture on the dark circles under your eyes and leave it for about 10 minutes.
- Then wash it with plain water.
- You can use this remedy several times a week as both these things are natural so it will not have any adverse effect on your skin.
2. Rose water for dark circles
Rose water has anti-oxidant properties, which are very beneficial for the skin. It keeps your skin young, so you can use it regularly. It can also be used as a lotion.
How to use
- Apply rose water on the dark circles under your eyes with the help of cotton.
- Leave it for about 15-20 minutes. After that wash it with plain water.
- You can do this remedy daily as well.
3. Almond oil for dark circles
Almonds are rich in vitamin E which helps in keeping the skin soft. You can apply almond oil under the eyes as well as anywhere on the body. It is also very beneficial for hair.
How to use
- Apply almond oil under your eyes and massage gently.
- Do this before going to bed at night so that the almond oil gets time to get absorbed into the skin.
- In the morning, wash it with plain water
4. Milk for dark circles
Milk contains lactic acid, which is amazing for our skin. It not only reduces dark circles but also wrinkles. It is also good for dry skin.
How to use
- Soak a cotton ball in milk and then place the same cotton ball on your dark circles.
- Leave this cotton there for about 10-15 minutes. After this, wash it with plain water.
- You can do this process daily because milk is completely natural so it will not have any adverse effect on the skin. If you want, you can apply milk on the entire face.
5. Honey for dark circles
Honey has a magical effect on our skin. It is also beneficial in dry skin problems. It contains many anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial for our skin. It also improves the complexion of the skin and makes it soft.
How to use
- Take a few drops of honey and apply it on the dark circles under the eyes.
- Leave it for 15-20 minutes and then wash it off with plain water.
- You can apply it on dark circles daily.
Some more remedies for dark circles
Not only home remedies for dark circle treatment, but there are many other remedies as well, with the help of which you can remove your dark circles permanently. For this, you just need to make some changes in your lifestyle and diet.
1. Diet
What you are taking in your diet is clearly visible on your skin and your body. Therefore, you should consume such things which are rich in vitamins, minerals, protein, iron etc. Eat green leafy vegetables like spinach, broccoli etc. along with tomatoes, carrots, capsicum. Include fruits like papaya, orange, strawberry, pomegranate, banana in your diet. Include lentils, brown rice, oatmeal, almonds, cashews as well as non-vegetarian food like meat, fish, chicken and egg.
2. Say no to alcohol and smoking
Alcohol consumption has increased these days, it is okay if you drink it once in a while but if you are drinking it regularly then this can also be a reason for your dark circles. Similarly, stay away from smoking. Apart from affecting your lungs, it also shows on your face.
Makeup and other products – H3 You can also hide your dark circles by using makeup. There are some skin friendly products available, which can help in reducing your dark circles. But use them only after knowing your skin type.
Conclusion:
Dark circles are temporary and can be cured by taking the right steps. But it is important that we take the right steps in time. For this, along with many types of treatments, home remedies can also be used. We can also reduce dark circles under the eyes by making some changes in our lifestyle.