Dark Circles - Know The Methods Of Treating Them!

Suffering from dark circles under your eyes? Here are effective therapies that can do wonders!

Are dark circles under the eyes caused due to stress, or is the stress about dark circles worrying you and making them further darker? On a serious note though, there are definite cosmetic therapies that can help you get rid of the dark circles under your eyes. Dark circles can be caused by issues ranging from thin skin in the lower eyelids to poor circulation to pigment variations, and therefore the reason should be identified properly so that the treatment can be done accordingly.

For some people, poor blood flow to the eyes can be the reason for dark circles too:

1. These people would benefit from using double pillows so that blood does not build up under the eyes. In the morning, a cold compress (a towel soaked in cold water) can be applied to narrow the blood vessels and reduce flow.
2. Alternately, eye creams with caffeine can be used to narrow the blood vessels.
3. Creams with Arnica which have anti-inflammatory properties are also beneficial in reducing the under-eye darkness.
4. Creams with green tea or grape seed oil improve capillary wall thickness and thereby promote the smoother flow of blood.
5. Diet can be modified to include flavonol-rich chocolates and omega 3 fatty acids rich foods like walnuts and salmons.

Make-up tips:

A good under-eye moisturizing cream with glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, vitamin E, vitamin K can be used. These help in constricting veins and capillaries and also improve skin hydration. A yellow or gold-based concealer that reflects light should be used followed by translucent face powder. There are also minor surgical procedures offered to reduce the effect of dark circles. Read on to know more.

1. Laser and/or skin resurfacing: Laser can be used to trigger the superficial layers to produce more collagen and improve overall skin quality.
2. Use of dermal fillers: Hyaluronic acid can be injected into the skin under the eye bags. Where the skin is very thin, this will make the dark circles less visible, and the effect can last up to 2 years.
3. Grafting fat particles: The fat can be grafted from another part of the body and injected under the eyelid. This again would reduce the effect of dark circles.
4. Cheek lift: If you are having dark circles in addition to eye puffiness and deep nasolabial folds, a cheek lift is a good option. This will produce a more permanent solution to your dark circles.
5. Blepharoplasty: The next invasive method is eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty. The skin of the upper and lower eyelids and the skin around the eye are treated to reduce the effect of dark circles in this procedure.
6. Chemical Peels: This is also a very effective and widely used method to get rid of dark circles. The key reason behind its popularity is that it produces great results.

While dark circles are definitely an issue, there are ways to manage this effectively. A word of caution though, all these can be undertaken only after you engage in a detailed discussion with your dermatologist.