What Does Dark Eye Bag Shout About Your Health?

Increasing the number of pillows you sleep on is a simple method that can go a long way in preventing puffiness under the eyes, as it prevents the pooling of fluids in the lower eyelids. Using a cold compress like chilled teaspoons may also temporarily decrease the discoloration in the blood vessels under the eyes and reduce dilation.

If you are not eating a healthy balanced diet, there is a possibility that you may experience puffiness or dark circles under your eyes. This discoloration is often brought about by a number of mineral deficiencies, such as iron - thus making the veins around your eyes appear darker than what they usually are. Additionally, pregnant or menstruating women may also experience similar symptoms due to severe iron deficiencies.

Pigmentation irregularities are very common, especially in Asians or colored people. Sun exposure results in increased production of melanin (pigment which gives skin color), thus increasing the darkness. Thinning of skin, including fat loss and decrease in collagen (most abundant protein in the human body), results in darkening of the blood vessels (the bluish hue) under your eyes and makes the dark circles more pronounced. Other causes may include fatigue, allergies, heredity etc.

You might get adequate sleep every day, yet still, be left with dark circles under the eyes. This is because fatigue is not the only cause of dark circle formation. Sometimes, what appears to be dark circles may just be the shadows formed by under eye hollows or puffy eyelids underneath the eyes. Apart from this, of course, there are multiple other reasons as to why dark circles may form.