Dark circles: causes and remedies

You may not know that the thin layer of epidermis located under the eyes is particularly rich in capillaries, very fragile and thin, which once broken, pour out small drops of blood that expand into the underlying epithelial tissue, where they reside for a long time, together with a unnatural accumulation of melanin and lymph pigments, and where they give rise to unsightly dark circles.

The causes

• Allergies: Dark circles can be related to both food allergies and allergies to dust, pollen and grasses.
• Water retention: it can cause dilation of blood vessels in the eye area and give rise to dark circles.
• Predisposition: the presence of dark circles in the family can be predetermined by a genetic predisposition.
• Anemia: especially if accompanied by paleness of the face, dark circles can mean an iron deficiency.
• Smoking: nicotine negatively interferes with the blood circulation around the eyes.
• Age: with the passage of time the skin, even that under the eyes already thin and delicate of its own, tends to thin making the blood vessels more evident. Being exposed to the sun and without protection can aggravate the situation.

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Remedies

Depending on the severity and intensity of the disorder, you can decide to resolve it with soft and minimally invasive interventions, for example with the use of simple correctors, with chamomile compresses and natural cucumber-based masks, or with real masks. cosmetic surgery (blepharoplasty) and laser operations.

Know that even nutrition can help to stem the problem, so try to follow a balanced, regular diet rich in fruit and vegetables. If your dark circles are caused by capillary fragility, it could also be a good remedy to enrich your diet with some foods rich in antioxidants, such as blackberries, blueberries, parsley, onions and legumes.

It goes without saying that the ability to rest well also has its weight: never miss at least 7 hours of sleep a night, try to go to bed and always wake up at the same time and, before going to bed, dedicate a few minutes to facial gymnastics. and the application of specific decongestant and draining creams.