What are the different types of dark circles under eyes?

Dark circles under eye is a common concern in our modern lives. These annoying dark circles beneath eyes, ruin our attractive appearance. There are several key reasons of dark circles and off-course there are different options for treating them too. People usually think under eye dark circles are due to tiredness and lack of sleep, but sometimes a full 8 hours of sleep a night it wouldn't make any difference. So in order to treat dark circles under eye must have to understand the actual reason.

Under eye dark circles can be caused due to three things: genetics, poor circulation and lifestyle choices. In the case of genetics, it can be caused by a type of hyperpigmentation in our skin. Due to genetics some people have thin and more delicate skin under eye than any other area of the body. This thin, delicate skin is the first place to show signs of aging. Puffiness, pigmentation, under-eye hollows and dilated blood vessels are the four common causes of those dreaded circles.

Lifestyle choices also can all play a part in the appearance of dark circles. There are a various reason why veins become dilated, such as not enough sleep, stress, dehydration, dietary factors, alcohol, even allergies. When the veins are dilated, they expand and makes them look darker. 

In short below are some common causes of dark circles under eyes:

•          Hyperpigmentation - when the body produces excess melanin.
•          Poor sleeping habits
•          Thinning skin under the eyes
•          Overexposure to sunlight
•          Smoking
•          Dehydration
•          And lastly due to aging

The types of dark circles under eye and how to treat them:

Dark circles are basically the discoloration under the eyes. These may be black, brown, purple or blue, depending on the skin colour of individual person. Several products or treatment options claim to reduce dark circles under eyes. But, without knowing the type and its cause of dark circles, you cannot get rid of them.

Let’s take a look at different type of dark circles under the eyes and treatments, so you can achieve a healthy-looking eye area.

1.       Violet-Reddish Dark Circles

These kind of dark circles are caused due to aging or genetics. As we are getting old our skin lose collagen and volume. This lead to darker under-eyes. The skin become thinner and underlying blood vessels are more visible.

How to treat it:

•          Use sunscreen protector every day
•          Can use anti-aging products
•          Eat healthy foods and exercise
•          Get anti-ageing treatments like RF or PRF

 

2.       Bluish Dark Circles

Caffeine, energy drinks or other medications causes bluish dark circles. These stimulants enlarge the veins and dilate the blood vessels, results thin under-eye skin look bluish.

 

How to treat this:

•          Sleep well
•          De-stress
•          Eat healthy
•          Drink plenty of water
•          Massage eye area
•          Apply heat pack on the eye area

 

3.       Brownish-Black Dark Circles

Puffy under eyes — whether caused due to lack of sleep, allergies or genetics, creates an illusion of darkness under the eyes. This can result in redness and irritation which can lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (discoloration or darkness).

How to Treat It:

•          If this dark circles arise due to rubbing the eye area due to allergies, hay fever, dermatitis etc. consider the health concerns first.
•          Protect the eye area from sun exposure.
•          Never rub the eye area instead apply cooling towel to calm itchiness
•          Always remove eye makeup very gently.

 

4.       Dark and Shadowy Dark Circles

Sometimes, you may find shadows under your eye area. Due to lack of sleep these type of dark circles are visible. Puffy eyelids or hollows under the eye is a typical sign of aging and in some cases, caused due to facial volume loss.

Conclusion

If you have further questions or want to remove dark circles under eye, reach out to Dr. Khan’s Beauty Clinic and book a Consultation with our experienced aesthetic practitioners. To book an appointment with us, call: 079803 82985/0208 769 1301    or visit our clinic at: 6 Leigham Hall Parade Streatham, High Road London SW16 1DR, United Kingdom