Dark Circles ; Causes and Precautions

 Dark circles so far are one of the most common concerns we all face something we all blame on lack of sleep.

However apart from being sleep deprived there could be a plethora of other health issues which may cause under eye circles and bags. Characterized by a bluish color under your eyes in addition to some puffiness and redness dark circles can be treated easily with small dietary, lifestyle and changes in the skincare routine. Before you go to the root cause of what causes dark circles you need to understand what they are and what they are and why you get them.

Don't worry we all get them at some time and there are a few ways to reduce their appearance.

Keep reading for hands on knowledge to everything you need to know about dark circles including its causes how to get rid of dark circles makeup to hide circles natural remedies to reduce dark circles.

WHY ARE DARK CIRCLES CAUSED???

Dark circles under the eyes are commonly caused by thinning skin or from swelling and enlarged blood vessels.

Some of the main causes of dark circles are listed below:-

LACK OF SLEEP:-

The first cause that pops up in everybody's mind is lack of sleep. Staying up late in the night scrolling through your phone is definitely not going to do any good to you or your eyes. It strains your eyes which is the most common cause for dark circles. Stress at times plays a major role in keeping you up all night.

Try disconnecting yourself from all social media pages and turn off all your gadgets an hour before bed. It helps!

NOT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER:-

If your water intake is poor, your body tends to get dehydrated. The signs if dehydration then start to show up all over your body and they are not limited to just dry skin and can cause dark circles as well. Why does drinking water help in getting rid of dark circles? Water helps in flushing out the toxins from your body and encourages it to function properly. You need to drink a minimum of 8-10 glases of water everyday to keep your body functioning smoothly. When you make this change, you will see the difference it makes to your skin and hair in just a few days.

GENETIC MAKEUP:-

The reason you get dark circles could be genetic too. Chances are that if your parents have had dark circles you could be more susceptible to them. In that case you may not be able to remove them permanently but if taken care in a proper and rigorous manner, some home remedies will definitely help to reduce the darkness and pigmentation.

PROLONGED ILLNESS:-

If you have been suffering from a long and prolonged illness it may reflect in the form of puffiness and pigmentation under your eyes.

This happens because your body's internal defenses are being attacked by the illness.

Try to drink as much water as you can and check with your doctor if you can take some vitamin supplements. If your dark circles are caused by an illness they usually fade away once your body is in path to recovery.

If you are not eating healthy and missing out on nutritious food like salads and green vegetables. It is going to affect your skin. The skin under your eye is the thinnest skin on your body so any nutritional deficiencies show up easily in the form of dark circles. For instance an iron deficiency can make your dark circles look more prominent. Cutting down on the number of processed food items and sugar will help get rid of dark circles to a large extent. Try to eat more leafy greens and foods that are naturally rich sources of iron and vitamin C. 

ALLERGIES:-

Certain flood or chemical allergies can also lead to pigmentation under your eyes. If you suffer from a cold you tend to rub your eyes--- this could be causing dark circles. When you constantly rub your eyes the tugging and pulling irritates the delicate skin and causes redness.

LONG COMPUTING HOURS:-

This is probably not something we can reduce if we work jibs that require us to stare at a screen all day but prolonged exposure of the eyes to the screen can cause dark circles.

Have you ever noticed a burning sensation in your eyes often while working on the laptop for a long strech of hours?

While you cannot not stop working but you can give some short breaks to your eyes.

THINGS TO AVOID DARK CIRLCES:-

How to avoid dark circles permanently

There are a number of ways that people report they’ve eliminated or reduced the appearance of dark circles under their eyes. Everybody is different so some of these remedies might not work for you.

SLEEP:-

Fatigue and a lack of sleep can cause dark circles under your eyes. It can also make you look paler, which might make your dark circles appear darker. Make sure you’re getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night and practicing good sleep hygiene.

ELEVATION:-

When you sleep try extra pillow under your head to lessen the puffiness of fluid pooling in your lower eyelids.

COLD:-

Sometimes dilated blood vessels can cause the blood vessels can darken the area under your eyes. A cold compress can cause the blood vessels to constrict which may result in a lessening of the dark circles.

SUN:-

Reduce or eliminate sun exposure to your face.

TEA BAGS:-

Natural healers suggest soaking two teabags use caffeinated in warm water and then chilling the bags in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Place a bag on each eye. After five minutes remove the teabags and rinse the area with cold water.