You are probably wondering: you get more than enough sleep every night and religiously apply eye cream,
yet you have dark circles that don’t seem to fade. Yes, dark circles are common, but if you can’t seem to
go out without putting an extra layer of concealer under your eyes, then you need a skin-intervention!
Read on for tips on how to banish dark under-eye circles and why you may be getting them. We promise, brighter eyes at the end!

Why do you get dark circles under the eyes?

The first thing you should do to diminish dark circles is to find out what causes them in the first place.
Lack of sleep is one, but there are also other factors like how thin your skin is(ageing does that!) or how your
blood flows. A lot of the reasons boil down to genetics, allergies, frequent rubbing of eyes, and sun damage. Once
you find the main culprit, you’ll know exactly how to treat it!

Invest in a good eye cream

You know what they say: it is never too early to use eye cream! Whether you have dark circles or not, using a good eye product will help immensely. When doing so, don’t forget to use your ring finger and tap gently—your undereye skin is sensitive, thin, and more prone to signs of ageing including discolouration.

You can also add retinol to your skincare routine to lighten pigmentation and boost collagen production.
If you need extra help, try hyaluronic acid patches that can hydrate and depuff the skin surrounding the
eyes, so you can look and feel more awake. Pro tip – save your eyecare in the fridge and you’ll get an automatic brightening effect when you apply it on your skin.

Wear sunscreen

Prevention is really better than the cure. Apply sunscreen daily and you’ll begin to see lesser visible damage to your skin, including the under-eye area. A layer of SPF under your eyes combats the overproduction of melanin, one
of the root causes of dark circles. It also prevents damage caused by UV exposure. When choosing a suncare product, opt for those formulated with non-toxic ingredients as harsh chemicals tend to make dark
circles worse.

Boost collagen production to lighten dark circles

Some industry experts suggest that there is no real cure for dark circles, especially if they are hereditary. You should opt for home treatments like micro needling or using a cold jade-roller to boost collagen production and help your skincare absorb better.

Take vitamin B12 and silymarin supplements

As we mentioned earlier, it is easier to banish dark circles if you can identify their root cause. For some,
it might be poorly oxygenated blood, so a supplement like vitamin B12 can help with a healthier blood
flow and skin tone. For others, it might be liver dysfunction, a condition that leads to dark under-eye
circles and hyperpigmentation. If this is the case, taking a silymarin supplement can improve your liver
health. Always remember to check with your health practitioner before you try a new supplement!

See a specialist for cosmetic procedures

If you have tried everything, your circles don’t seem to fade, and you have the budget, we suggest t
you see a specialist. Dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons can perform different quick and more
effective treatments like laser therapies, fillers, and for extreme conditions, blepharoplasty, an eyelid
surgery that gets rid of excess fat around the eyes.