what is the cause of dark circles under the eyes? ive had them for years.?

Question

is there any definate cause of dark circles under the eyes.? ive had them for years and they are pretty dark and even show up badly in photos.. is there any great cures or help to get rid of them. i have bad self esteem because of them. im a guy so makeup or concealers arent for me. i really like to just find a way to help get rid of them. thanks so much.

Answer 1

There are many causes of dark circles, from age, heredity, allergies, cold or sinus infection, bone structure and glasses which are not so commonly known.
http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2006/11/27/causes-of-dark-circles/

If you would like to apply home remedies to reduce dark circles, here are some of my suggestions:
Buy a box of regular, old fashioned unflavored gelatin (e.g. Knox) from grocery store. Take a small cup or bowl and put in 1 teaspoon of the gelatin mix. Add one tablespoon of boiling water & stir for a minute. Test it on your wrist to make sure it is not too hot. Then, using a cotton ball, pat it under your eyes as you would an eye cream or gel. Go lie down and listen to some music, or take a bath & let it stay on for at least 30 minutes. Then just rinse it off.Gelatin is very high in Vitamin K & Biotin. It will not remove your dark circles on the first application (but you will notice a difference), but if you do it daily for a week, and then 2-3 times a week for maintenance, you should notice a drastic reduction in dark circles.
http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2007/01/01/special-spa-home-remedy-to-reduce-dark-circles/

Answer 2

You may be surprised to learn that fatigue usually isn't the cause of dark circles. Instead, the most common cause is nasal congestion. When your nose is congested, veins that usually drain from your eyes into your nose become widened (dilated) and darker.

Another cause of undereye circles is eyelid swelling during sleep. When you lie down, gravity can cause fluid to collect in your lower eyelids. This swelling may create the appearance of shadows below your eyes. In addition, dark circles can result from chronic skin conditions, such as atopic eczema. Dark circles can also run in families.

Over-the-counter products may help diminish dark circles under eyes. Look for skin creams that contain vitamin C or K, alpha hydroxy acid and kinetin. Treatment for chronic and severe undereye circles is directed at the underlying cause, if known, and may include bleaching agents and laser therapy.

Answer 3

Try these simple remedies ,cut slices of potato and keep them in the fridge not freezer, till they become cool and then place them on the eye for 10 minutes.Cucumber slices help to clear dark circle under eye. Also, Cotton dipped in rose water helps to clear this dark circle.More details and remedies at the link below.

Answer 4

My son's and I have these dark circles, too. Their pediatrician referred to them as "allergic shiners" and put my four yr old on Zyrtec. It's been a week and they are lightening! Apparently they could be allergic to anything (dust, mold, the family cat...), and I figured their runny noses were just from this time of year. Was told it could be an iron-deficiency but their iron levels were fine. "Allergic shiner" seems to be the right diagnosis, finally, as the circles are diminishing with the Zyrtec. Good luck!
(nothing wrong with a little concealer - just make sure it matches your skin tone and no one will notice, or try a 'tinted' moisturizer)