Treatments for Dark Under Eye Circles

Millions of men and women in the United States have dark under eye circles. The best thing that people can do to minimize the appearance of dark circles is to make sure they get an adequate amount of sleep each night and stay well hydrated.

However, some people still have noticeable dark circles even when they are living healthy lifestyles. In order to find the right treatment for dark under eye circles, you need to first determine their cause. The causes of dark circles include:

• Thinning of the skin: Some people have thin skin in the eye area due to genetics, while other people’s skin thins out as they age. Thin skin under the eyes makes underlying blood vessels more visible. Eye creams that include skin-thickening ingredients such as vitamin C, tretinoin, and retin-A are a good treatment option for those with thin skin under their eyes.
• Excess Pigmentation: Excess pigmentation most often affects people with darker skin tones. Eye creams that contain skin-lightening ingredients such as hydroquinone can help reduce the appearance of dark under eye circles in people with excess pigmentation.
• Puffy Bags: Older men and women that have developed puffy bags beneath their eyes can benefit from lower eyelid surgery. During surgery, the surgeon removes excess fat and skin in the lower lid area to reduce puffiness and shadowing, and improve the patient’s overall appearance.