Any imbalance, stress, or deficiency within is reflected on the outside, leaving tell-tale signs on our faces. Are you one of those people who consider their eyes their best feature but carry ugly dark circles under them? You are not alone. Many of us suffer from dark circles under our eyes from time to time.
Under Eye Dark Circles
Eye circles, also called “bags under the eyes”, are dark blemishes that form all around and under the eyes. Since the skin around the eyes is thin and very delicate, dark circles appear more prominent.
People who are healthy, happy, and in a state of well-being – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually – have a radiating face. Those of us who are stressed, tired, and unhealthy often suffer from dark circles – they are precursors of health problems and internal deficiencies.
5 Causes of Dark Circles
A number of factors are responsible for your eyes being plagued by dark circles:
1. Insufficient Sleep and Fatigue.
Our bodies replenish themselves and increase circulation to the face when we sleep. However, insufficient or disturbed sleep is one of the most common causes of dark circles. They can make your face look pale.
2. Nutrient Deficiencies and Dehydration.
A lack of a healthy and balanced diet can lead to nutritional deficiencies [iron, calcium, vitamins, etc.] in the body, causing discolouration or dark patches under your eyes. Dehydration is another cause. This happens when you drink less water and consume too much sugar and alcohol.
3. Stress.
If you have been working too hard without giving your body that much-needed rest, it is bound to show on your face. Excessive stress, tension, and anxiety within will eventually show on the outside as well, in the form of puffy eyes and under-eye circles.
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4. Heredity.
Dark eye circles may run in families due to genetic causes. In such cases, removing the discolouration becomes next to impossible. However, you must do everything in your power to ensure that it does not become aggravated due to carelessness.
5. Allergies.
It has been seen that many people suffer from various kinds of allergies that aggravate or cause dark circles. Excessive exposure to the sun’s rays can also increase the problem.
Prevention is Better
Now that you know some of the common causes of under-eye dark circles, it is time to look within and find out what it is that you are doing wrong.
The best thing to do is to bring about positive changes in your lifestyle, cleanse your body from within, and inculcate good habits.
It will help you to slowly eliminate all the negativity from your life – negativity is responsible for dark circles and makes your face look insipid.
Get Rid of Dark Circles – Here’s How
- Eat Healthily. Consume fresh fruits and vegetables daily.
- Sleep Well. Get plenty of sound sleep every day so that your mind and body are rested and prepared for the next day.
- Exercise Regularly and Practice Yoga. This will reduce your stress and anxiety levels, and you will reach a stage of complete well-being.
- Refrain from smoking and drinking.
- If you have allergies, consult a doctor/therapist to find out what is causing them.
- Drink 10-12 glasses of water every day.
Care for Your Eyes
As you begin to deal with your dark circles, here are a few natural remedies you can use to reduce them around the eyes –
1. Empty Teabags. Refrigerate used tea bags to cool them. Once cool, place them on your eyes and leave them on for 10-12 minutes [chamomile tea is especially effective].
2. Thin Cucumber Slices. Tilt your head back and place thin cucumber slices on your eyes for 5-10 minutes. Make sure the cucumber touches the dark skin under your eyes.
3. Grated Potato. Tie a cloth filled with grated potato over the eyes for 15-20 minutes.
4. Sunglasses. Wear good-quality sunglasses when you step out during the day to protect your eyes and skin from the sun’s rays.
5. Massage. Press the skin around your eyes with your middle finger using cold cream, moisturiser, or almond oil. Gently massage from the inner to the outer corner of your eyes.
6. Spoon. Place a cold spoon on your eyes, keeping it in contact with the affected skin.
7. Rosewater. Dip cotton in cold rose water and place it over the dark skin around your eyes for 5-10 minutes.
Good Old Make-Up
If dark circles run in the family, you may have to use makeup to conceal them.
Some of the most common options include concealers, under-eye creams, and moisturizers with vitamin E and K.
For any questions or concerns, speak to your dermatologist/therapist.
Written by Akanksha, The Dependable Writer
First Published in Complete Wellbeing Magazine
Photo by Adrian Motroc on Unsplash
