See the 6 main causes of dark circles and how to treat them

Dark circles are usually a nuisance for many people, especially when they are deep and marked. Often associated with tiredness and lack of sleep, these spots under the eyes can have different types of causes, including genetic ones, and to treat them it is essential to know the factors that trigger them. For that, Dr. Luiza Paulo Filho, ophthalmologist and specialist in aesthetics, lists the 6 main causes of dark circles and how to take care of them. Look!

1. Aging

Aging provides a deeper dark circles because of the support of the region and the herniation of fat that form bags in the lower eyelids. However, the truth is that they can be treated with a variety offered by cosmetic products, aesthetic procedures, hyaluronic acid fillers. However, blepharoplasty surgery, removal of excess skin from the lower and/or upper eyelids, is the treatment with the most satisfactory and lasting results.

two. genetics

Genes inherited by parents can favor several characteristics of dark circles, both in terms of dark or reddish coloration as well as sagging and propensity for fat bags.

3. lack of hydration

The skin of the eyelids is the thinnest in the body and, with natural aging process the region around the eyes, needs a boost in hydration as it is a place that is prone to wrinkles. The recommendation is to use dermocosmetics that have moisturizers that stimulate the migration of water to the skin, such as hyaluronic acid.

4. Insomnia

Tiredness from sleepless nights promotes skin aging, according to Dr. Luiza Paulo Filho. Melatonin, the sleep hormone, has an antioxidant and sleep quality effect. Without the action of melatonin, the regenerative process of the skin is compromised.

The person who cannot sleep or who sleeps less than 8 hours, which is the recommended duration for a healthy night’s sleep, has cortisol, known as the “stress hormone”, activated. This considerably decreases collagen production, a natural substance that promotes greater quality to our skin.

5. smoking

People who smoke are prone to dark circles vascular whose color is purplish or reddish due to the dilation of blood vessels caused by poor circulation. In addition, during the act of smoking, fluid retention occurs, leaving the dark circles more protuberant. The indicated treatment is pulsed light, laser, lymphatic drainage. Smoking also accelerates skin aging and sagging, so in some cases, lower blepharoplasty surgery is indicated to remove pockets of fat and sagging skin.

6. sun exposure

A great villain to potentialize dark circles, high temperatures can make these dark areas of the eyes even worse. In the summer it is very common for dark circles to become more evident and hyperpigmented. Sun protection is essential, including around eyelids and dark circles. Also abuse sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection and hats whose fabric also has this ultraviolet protection. Treatments can be: laser, peeling, depigmenting and dermocosmetics.

By Vivi Alexandre