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Dark Under Eye Circles - What's The Deal?

Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2009

by Sabrina James
http://www.wrinklebest.com

Many people have trouble with wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles under and around their eyes. This is because the skin around your eyes is thin and delicate and is prone to drying out quicker than skin in other areas. Another factor is that there are not any fat deposits in this area either. There are some common causes for dark circles under your eyes and this article will cover some of them so that you can avoid getting dark circles under your eyes.

The first and most common cause of dark circles is lack of sleep. The importance of sleep cannot be stressed enough. With life getting more hectic it can be hard to get enough rest but you need to try. Sleep is critical for your total health since the body uses sleep to repair the damage done to the body while you were awake. Heredity can play a part in dark circles. If you have allergies or extra sensitive skin, this can lead to dark circles. If you have allergies that cause you to excessively rub your eyes this can cause the skin around your eyes to thicken and darken.

Overexposure to the sun can cause dark circles. Spending extended hours in the sun increases the production of melanin, which causes as higher chance of dark circles under your eyes. A poor diet can lead to dark circles. Spending too many hours in front of the computer will cause dark circles. This is known as computer fatigue and is becoming more prevalent with each advance in technology. If your job requires a lot of computer work, take regular breaks to protect your eyes and reduce fatigue.

Any change in hormones can cause dark circles. There are a number of reasons hormones can change. Pregnancy or menstrual cycles are examples of this. The shape and bone structure of your face can add to the likelihood of dark circles under the eyes. If your eyes are deep set you may look like you have dark circles even when you do not.

There are some remedies that people have had success with when combating dark circles. The first is to get the proper amount of sleep. Drink plenty of water and take good care of yourself in general. Part of taking care of yourself is eating properly. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. The antioxidants if fruits and vegetables do wonders for your body. Some people use cold teabags or cucumbers over their eyes to combat dark circles, wrinkles, and puffiness. If the circles are not too dark you can cover them with make-up as a temporary fix.

Sabrina James is a writer about eye gel and wrinkle cream who suffers from dark under eye circles. Her experience has caused her to write about and recommend products that work on this sign of aging.

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