Why do i have dark circles under my eyes?

Question

I have 8-10 hours of sleep every night and drink plenty of water, yet drink alcohol 3-4 times weekly. i am feeling depressed at moment...though this prob has nothing to do with it!
They seem 2 b getting darker-help! Is there any product that can take this away?
:-)

Answer 1

Dark circles or Eye circles are dark blemishes around the eyes. Also known as "bags under the eyes," there are many etiologies to cause this symptom. For instance, by lack of sleep, by deficiency of vitamin K, by heredity and by bruising.

Heredity:

Like varicose veins, dark circles under the eyes are usually an inherited trait. If you have dark circles, there is a good chance that others in your family also have them. The skin under the eye is very thin. When blood passes through the large veins close to the surface of the skin it can produce a bluish tint. The more transparent your skin -- also an inherited trait -- the darker the circles appear.

Bone structure:

If you have deep-set eyes, shadowing contributes to the dark color under the eyes.

Pigmentation:

Genetic hyper-pigmentation is a common form of dark circles. Even in darker skinned people, exposure to sunlight, especially during the summer months, can cause a higher-than-normal level of skin pigmentation (melanin) under the eyes. People get sun tans because exposure to the sun increases the natural pigmentation of the skin and draws that pigmentation to the surface. The same principle applies to the skin under the eyes.

Allergies, asthma, and eczema:

Any condition that causes the eyes to itch can contribute to darker circles due to rubbing or scratching the skin around them. Hay fever sufferers particularly will notice under-eye "smudges" during the height of the allergy season. Some food allergies can also cause the area under the eyes to appear darker

Medications:

Any medications that cause blood vessels to dilate can cause circles under the eyes to darken. Because the skin under the eyes is very delicate, any increased blood flow shows through the skin.

Lack of nutrition:

The lack of nutrients in the diet, or the lack of a balanced diet, can contribute to the discoloration of the area under the eyes. It is believed that lack of mineral iron can cause dark circles as well. Iron deficiency is the most common type of anemia and this condition is a sign that not enough oxygen is getting to the body tissues.

Fatigue:

A lack of sleep or excessive tiredness can cause paleness of the skin, which again allows the blood underneath the skin to become more visible and appear more blue or darker.

Some skin care experts say that fatigue has nothing to do with the dark circles, but it has to do with when you lie down. Gravity can cause fluid to collect in the lower eye lid.

Pregnancy and menstruation:

The skin can also become more pale during pregnancy and menstruation (due to lack of iron), which again allow the underlying veins under the eyes to become more visible.

Age:

If you have a propensity to have dark circles under you eyes, as you grow older, they are likely to become more noticeable and permanent. Excess folds of skin under the eyes will also make dark circles more pronounced.

Blood Circulation:

Another cause may be bad blood circulation. Cardio exercise increases blood circulation and may help the dark circles to disappear.

Kidney or Liver problems:

The area directly located under the eyes are closely related to kidneys and liver, so the appearance of dark circles may indicate problems or weakness in the kidney or liver activity.

Dehydration:

Dark eye circles could be also mean a sign of excessive loss of water from the body.

Hope these answers can help you slowly identify the root of your problem.

(Green/Prof Hao)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Well dark under eye circles could be a low iron or anemia so make sure you take a good vitamin supplement and see a doctor just in case thier is a underlying problem my 6 year old has this same problem and im gonna take her for a blood test soon other then that you can buy this stuff called sudden change i think thats what its called its made just for this

Answer 4

This is said to be hereditory and many products only mask the dark eye areas
Medically the dark eyes are caused by cells being starved of oxygen, due to the thin skin around the eyes these are far more visible then other areas

Dont worry about it, its whats on the inside that counts

Answer 5

I used to have dark circles. Not anymore.
I stopped eating and drinking loads of dairy products - now proven to cause dark circles - allergic shiners. Another thing is if you put moisturiser under the eye esp night-time you wake up with more puffy dark circles. It's such a delicate area only put a gentle eye cream under your foundation in the day-time.
Good luck

Answer 6

The product will only mask the symptom, not treat the cause.
Its not the amount of sleep its the quality of sleep you need that matters.
Another cause is poor diet - lack of the right nutrientents etc.
Another reason may be anaemia.
Maybe you need an MOT so to speak with your doctor.

Answer 7

many peopple have dark circles under the eyes because the skin is thinner and more delicate there.

Could it just be because of the time of year - your skin is paler because you haven't been out in the sun?

Try Touche Eclait from YSL.

Answer 8

I have the same problem, i use concealer under my eyes which helps, except when I get drunk and put too much on and look like a clown!

I wish I knew how to get rid of them!

Answer 9

cut down on the alcohol which never make someone depressed feelings go away. talk to a friend or someone, it relieves the pain of your chest.

Answer 10

Bad habit like drinking and smoking!