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Why dark circles form under the eyes: causes and what doctors advise

Lack of sleep, stress, heredity and thin skin under the eyes can all cause dark circles, and a doctor should be consulted before trying any remedy.

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Makeup is used to make the face look better. It hides dark spots, wrinkles and other skin problems to a large extent, but dark circles around the eyes do not fade quickly. Women try many ways to get rid of them for good. Some change their skin care routine, while others use expensive skin treatments, night creams or various dark circle creams sold in the market. Even so, the dark marks under the eyes do not go away easily.

Dark circles become more noticeable as lifestyles change and sleep problems increase. Spending hours on a mobile phone or laptop and staying up late at night cause dark marks under the eyes and leave the skin looking lifeless. Along with treatment to make the skin soft and hydrated again, it is equally important to know why these circles appear. The skin around the eyes darkens because of skin structure, heredity and continuing changes in lifestyle.

Staying up late, not getting enough sleep and constant mental stress are also causes of dark marks around the eyes. In the early days these marks look very faint, but over time the eyes look darker and the skin becomes lifeless. When the body lacks sleep, the facial skin turns pale. The blood vessels under the eyes also become more visible. If the eyes are swollen or the dark circles look deeper, sleeping habits need to change. About 7 to 8 hours of sleep a day is described as necessary.

Some people have dark marks under the eyes from childhood. Heredity, the amount of pigment in the skin and the natural structure of the skin under the eyes can darken this area. The blood vessels under the eyes are much thinner than the skin elsewhere on the body. When collagen in the skin falls and fat builds up in the area under the eyes, these blood vessels become clearly visible. Dark marks around the eyes can come not only from lack of sleep but also from changes taking place in the body.

The information is for general purposes only and does not claim any treatment. People are advised to consult their doctor before trying any remedy.

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