Tips To Prevent And Treat Dark Circles

When skin signs appear on the face, such as dark bags under the eyes, they can affect our appearance and self-esteem. Therefore, it is necessary to adopt a healthy lifestyle and carry out skincare routines and treatments to avoid or treat this problem effectively.

Dark circles take away the natural freshness of the look and make the skin look older than desired. That is why women resort to makeup. However, some tips will help reduce these bags under the eyes without using too much makeup.

Causes

To combat dark circles, you need to understand their main causes. One of the main causes is dehydration. Not drinking enough water during the day causes the skin to become sagging, and age, and too much sun can also cause the skin under the eyes to sag due to a lack of collagen and proteins that make it look smooth.

“Allergies, crying, or a temporary illness like the flu, make the skin suffer, so we are more prone to dark circles. Diet is also vital, so excessive consumption of salt or sugar also causes this problem. Age gradually makes the skin more elastic, because the fat in the face is lost, which makes dark circles stretch and cover more space on the face,” explains Gabriela Guzmán, dermatologist.

How to treat them?

To avoid dark circles, beyond anti-wrinkle creams or creams for sensitive skin, other actions can be taken:

Improve sleeping habits

When dark circles are very swollen, it is advisable to sleep face up, on a thick or firm pillow, since gravity will prevent the fluid from accumulating under the eyes. Ideally, you should sleep in this position for at least 7 days for it to have an effect.

Hours of sleep

Since dark circles also appear due to excessive stress or fatigue, it is important to sleep at least six hours a day. To have a truly restful sleep, eight hours are required. During this time, the skin regenerates and you achieve fresh skin.

Remove makeup

If you want fresh and regenerated skin, a fundamental step is to remove all makeup every night before going to sleep. The residue left overnight could cause skin imperfections, such as dark circles.

The ideal thing is to consult a dermatologist to establish a cleansing routine appropriate to your skin type.

Limit salt intake

Nutrition is essential for healthy-looking skin, so it is essential to include a lot of vegetables, fruits, and vitamins in your daily diet. When you have a diet rich in sodium, it is very difficult to avoid dark circles, because salt affects fluid retention. To do this, it is advisable to replace salt with herbs and spices. You should also check the label of products to ensure that they do not have a lot of sodium, recommends Andrea Hernández, nutritionist.

Eat green vegetables

Green vegetables help to optimize the oxygenation process to avoid inflammation around the eyes. Their antioxidants help prevent premature aging, so don’t hesitate to include these foods in your diet. Ideally, they should be consumed raw to obtain a higher percentage of their nutrients.

Stay hydrated

Dehydration can cause several skin problems, such as dryness, weakening of the tissues, and imperfections such as dark circles and crow’s feet. That is why it is recommended to consume at least eight glasses of water during the day.

Use sunscreen

The impact of UV rays from the sun is a major cause of hyperpigmentation in the eye area, and it also weakens the tissues and causes premature wrinkles. Using creams with a filter or traditional sunscreen, even on cloudy days, will help prevent dark circles.

Use eye contour cream

Taking care of the skin around your eyes with products that help hydrate and reduce inflammation makes the above advice more effective. According to Claudia Morales, a cosmetics sales consultant, you have to know how to choose your eye contour cream based on your skin type and the number of dark circles you have.

• Dark circles under the eyes: This dark color, very common in people with light skin, is usually due to problems with blood microcirculation in the area. It is recommended to use creams containing vitamin K, as it strengthens the vascular wall and the coagulation mechanism, improving blood microcirculation in the area.
• Dark and pigmented circles: For this type of dark circles, it is ideal to use creams with antioxidant and depigmenting ingredients. In addition, for the eye contour, it is recommended to use those with vitamin C, because they help with the dark tone of the skin and provide luminosity to the area.