PT Health Life – Many people believe that dark circles under the eyes are due to lack of sleep, but there are many other causes besides sleep. So what is the cause and is there an effective way to reduce dark eyes?
1. Causes and classification of dark eye circles
The skin around the orbit is not only very thin, but also has very little tissue under the skin. There are many blood vessels concentrated here. When blood and lymph circulation around the eyes is poor, such as lack of sleep, excessive fatigue and poor venous return, dark circles and even swelling under the eyes appear.
Dark eye circles can be divided into 3 types:
– Pigmented dark circles are caused by congenital or acquired genetics and are chronic dark circles. Causes include allergies, prolonged eye rubbing, ultraviolet rays, causing melanin deposition, improper makeup removal, and chronic irritation. properties… causes pigmentation, making the skin around the eyes dark and dull.
– Vascular dark circles are acute dark circles caused by lack of sleep, staying up late, overactive eyes causing slow blood circulation, preventing red blood cells from supplying oxygen to the eyes, causing lack of oxygen to the skin. In addition, nasal allergies or nasal congestion can cause vein congestion in the lower eye sockets, and poor circulation can also cause dark circles.
– Dark circles due to aging and exposure to sunlight cause the eyelids to age and sag, while wrinkles and fine lines on the skin create dark circles around the eyes.
2. Effective way to reduce dark eyes
Dark eye circles can be improved by:
– Physical therapy : Hot compresses, massage, can promote blood and lymph circulation… and can activate metabolism, improve and reduce dark circles.
– Don’t stay up late : Getting enough sleep can reduce the severity of dark circles. You should maintain 7-8 hours of sleep every night and try to go to bed before 11 pm.
– Sun protection : Excessive exposure to sunlight is one of the causes of dark circles. Using sunscreen can reduce the appearance of dark circles.
You can choose the right sunscreen. For example, if you are exposed to sunlight all day, it is best to choose a sunscreen with an SPF40 – 50 index. On the other hand, if you have a sunshade device and are not exposed much, you can choose an SPF30 sunscreen.
– Food therapy : Eat lots of foods rich in vitamin C , E and collagen such as lemons, oranges, kiwis, tomatoes, asparagus, eggs… These foods are rich in antioxidants and nutrients that can help reduce weight loss. Dark circles and eye bags problem. In addition, drinking lots of water is also important, it can help detoxify thereby reducing the formation of dark circles.
Eye cream : Use an eye cream containing vitamin K and caffeine to reduce dark circles and puffiness. Vitamin K can promote blood clotting and repair blood vessels, thereby reducing dark circles; while caffeine can narrow capillaries, reducing edema and puffiness.
Choosing the right eye cream for your skin type and using it properly can help improve the problem of dark circles. It should be noted that the composition of different product brands may vary. You should research carefully before buying and using.
If applying the above measures does not improve the condition of dark eyes, you can consider treatment at medical facilities with cosmetic specialists to safely treat dark circles.
Some possible measures include:
– Laser treatment, high-intensity pulsed light therapy: ruby laser (694-nm), alexandrite laser (755-nm), Nd:YAG laser (1064-nm)…
– Treatment with topical medications (depigmentation agents): Hydroquinone, tretinoin
– Chemical peeling: Trichloroacetic acid, fruit acid.
– Filler injection: Collagen, hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid
– Autologous fat grafting…
