skin under eyes hollow?

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What causes this? I have read drugs and alchohol, lack of sleep, and malnutrition. I do not use heavy drugs, but I smoke a little pot, like 1 or 2 hits a day, and like 2 beers a night, and my diet is not exactly the healthiest it can be. I am willing to quit the pot and tone down the drinking. I've done neither today. I want to be healthy. What should I do as far as the nutrition part of it? Is there some sort of detox I can do to get a good start? I am willing to do anything here I just want to look and feel healthy. How long will it take before I start to notice a change? I also have one more question... I have seen people on television on shows like Intervention and they are hard core drug users and they don't have anything wrong with their eyes why is that? I don't have anyone in my family like this so I know it is not in the genes. I do have fair skin, perhaps that is why? Thanks I am looking forward to looking and feeling better and appreciate any advice. Thanks.

Answer 1

Dark circles under the eyes are a common complaint. They make you appear tired, even when you're not, and can add years to your face.
The most common cause of dark circles under your eyes is one you can't control: your family.
Contrary to what you may have heard, fatigue usually doesn't play a role in dark under-eye circles. Lack of sleep is not a common cause either, although not sleeping can make dark circles appear worse because of swelling around the eyes. What does cause dark circles under the eyes? Here's a list of the most common causes.

1. Heredity
"The most common type of under-eye circles are usually an inherited trait like varicose veins and have nothing to do with underlying disease or how much sleep you get,"
Dark circles run in families for a number of reasons. When blood passes through the veins under your eyes (where the skin is very thin), dark circles can appear. If your skin is more transparent (an inherited trait), the circles will appear darker.
Meanwhile, you can also inherit an excess amount of skin pigmentation under the eyes, which leads to dark circles, and others, particularly those of Mediterranean ethnicity, have dark pigmentation in the dermis layer of the skin that creates a blue-black hue below the eyes .
Finally, the shape of your face can also contribute to dark circles. Those who are born with a deep hollow (or "tear trough") in the inner corner of their eyes can have dark circles because of a shadow that's cast near the corner of their eyes, says Tsao.

2. Eczema
People with the chronic skin condition eczema under their eyes may experience darkening in the area, which is especially noticeable in people with darker skin. The discoloration comes from inflammation and rubbing your itchy eyes.

3. Allergies
Substances that you are sensitive to can dilate the blood vessels in the delicate under-eye area,The blood then shows through the skin.
Further, allergies often cause your eyes to itch, and rubbing or scratching your eyes can cause the skin to darken. People who suffer from hay fever may have under-eye smudges during allergy season, and those who have food allergies may also experience dark circles when they eat a food they're sensitive to.

4. Cold or Sinus Infection
Superficial blood vessels in the skin can lead to dark circles under the eyes. A cold or sinus infection increases pressure on these blood vessels, which makes it even more likely that dark circles will appear. Also, if your skin becomes pale due to a cold or sinus infection (or because of fatigue, menstruation, pregnancy, etc.), dark circles will be accentuated.
If you have dark circles, don't rub your eyes! Doing so will make the skin more inflamed and thicker, and the dark circles will appear darker.

5. Aging
Although getting older doesn't mean you'll automatically get dark under-eye circles, aging will tend to make existing dark circles stand out more, and may make them more permanent.

6. Medications
Certain medications, such as those that cause blood vessels to dilate, can cause under-eye circles to appear darker.

7. Lack of Nutrients
Not eating a variety of healthy foods can lead to nutrient deficiencies that contribute to discoloration under the eyes.

How to Prevent Dark Circles Under Your Eyes:
Although inherited dark circles can't be prevented, there are a number of things you can do to make sure they're kept as invisible as possible:

-Eat a balanced diet with plenty of fresh, whole foods.

-Avoid rubbing or scratching your eyes, which will cause the skin to become thicker and inflamed.

-Identify, and try to avoid, potential allergens.

-Get enough sleep and take time to relax (and let go of stress). This will help keep you healthy and less likely to come down with a cold or sinus infection.

-Try placing cool tea bags or cucumber slices on your (closed) eyes for 10-15 minutes. Compounds in tea bags called tannins have been found to help reduce swelling and discoloration under the eyes, while cucumber slices help reduce puffiness.

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Answer 2

Under Eye Hollow

Answer 3

I have exactly the same problem as you! I drink, eat enough, sleep enough & i still have dark cricles under my eyes too /: i also use undereye concealers which seem to work a bit! :] Here are some tips i found: *Establish whether or not this condition runs in your family. *Drink plenty of water. *Treat your skin while you sleep. There are overnight facial masques available that may help reduce the appearance of puffiness or discoloration, but you can also make your own. *Wash your face with cool to somewhat cold water in the morning or when puffiness occurs. The cold water will cause blood vessels to constrict, and thus reduces swelling. *Apply an eye cream containing vitamin K and retinol. Dark circles may be caused by a deficiency of vitamin K. * Avoid rubbing your eyes. Usually rubbing of the eyes is brought on by allergies, but not always. *Eat a healthy, balanced diet and drink plenty of water. A whole host of cosmetic problems can be attributed to vitamin deficiencies. Dark circles and puffiness are often attributed to lack of vitamin K or inadequate antioxidants. *Reduce salt intake. *Cover the problem up with cosmetics. If all else fails, use a yellow or flesh-toned color which will camouflage the problem under your eyes. Hope my tips help! :) x

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skin under eyes hollow?
What causes this? I have read drugs and alchohol, lack of sleep, and malnutrition. I do not use heavy drugs, but I smoke a little pot, like 1 or 2 hits a day, and like 2 beers a night, and my diet is not exactly the healthiest it can be. I am willing to quit the pot and tone down the drinking....

Answer 5

Try drinking lots of water and eating heaps of fruit and vegetables. The people in the commercials have nothing wrong with their eyes because they're actors. Good luck.