Dark under eye circles are a common problem for many – no longer restricted to a lack of sleep (although a contributor), dark under eye circles can be caused by a number of concerns such as diet and lifestyle, dehydration, allergies and irritation or hereditary. No matter the cause, dark circles can be treated to improve their appearance overall. Between surgical and non-surgical approaches, discover the treatments for tackling dark under eyes.
Before diving into the treatments, it is important to understand how dark circles can appear:
– An increase in pigment occurring underneath the skin. – An increase in pigment due to the increased blood flow to the skin. – A decrease in fat, muscle or general volume underneath the eyes.
In addition to this, the changes can occur from a range of factors such as emotional changes (stress), diet, lifestyle, hereditary or environmental factors, with the most important thing to note is that lifestyle factors can be a significant contributor. Therefore, before any treatments are advised, we recommend also looking at concerns such as stress, hydration levels and environmental factors that can also play a part.
It is important to target dark circles from a multidimensional approach – lifestyle, pigment and volume. Lifestyles
This can range from increasing the amount of water you consume to increasing your sleep time to taking time out of stressful periods to find centre and balance – you will be surprised at the results once you factor in your day to day habits.
Pigment
Like any form of pigmentation, there is a multi-layered approach in helping the appearance overall. From introducing skin lightening actives such as retinoids or Vitamin C to improve the appearance or introducing antioxidants that help to reduce the skin’s pigment, such as 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask and Space Defence Bright Eye Lift Gel. In-clinic treatments such as skin peels are a transformative option for improving the appearance of dark circles, they help to slough away dead skin cells and introduce new cells, reducing the appearance of dark circles overall.
Volume
It is common for volume to decrease in the face overtime and whilst topical treatments may be used as a secondary option, the most recommended treatment is Tear Trough Fillers. The procedure involves replacing the lost volume and smoothing, contouring and lifting the eye area.
360 Approach
Although surgically invasive, another option for significantly improving the eye area is Lower Blepharoplasty or commonly known as ‘Eyelid Surgery’. This procedure involves getting rid of any excess skin from around the area that may be causing sagging and the appearance of fatigue. Extensive but transformative, the periorbital area will appear lifted, tightened and creates an overall youthful appearance.
How to tackle dark circles under the eyes.
