The skin around the eyelids (periorbital skin) is the thinnest skin in the body. Blood vessels under the eyes can become dilated and engorged (for many reasons), which contribute to dark circles.
As we age the skin thins even more and the thinner the skin the more noticeable the blood vessels underneath it and the darker the circles.
There are many causes of this symptom from allergies, adrenal fatigue, lack of proper sleep, dietary insufficiencies, sinus infections, dehydration ... .
Eastern medicine points to an imbalance in kidney energy.
The eastern art of face reading tells us that the darkness around the eyes suggests a sensitive nature, someone who feels deeply... usually more than those around them.
dark under eye circle remedy/ womandivine.ca |
Since dark circles are a symptom of a systemic situation in your body, external applications can only slightly alleviate the darkness. True change will come from within.
Be sure to drink plenty of purified water.
Get sufficient rest.
Go easy on salt.
The best dark circle home remedies are: thin potato slices and black tea rich in tannins. Apply thinly sliced potato or cotton soaked in black tea to your cleansed eyes and relax for 15 - 20 minutes.
If you are serious about addressing this symptom, if your dark circles are pronounced, pay a visit to a Chinese or Ayurvedic doctor or visit your trusted naturopath. Chances are you will not figure it out on your own.
It's hard to accept but most of our concerns in regards to the way we look need to be addressed from the inside. No shortcuts...sorry.
And please, if you ever find an instantaneous dark circle cure let me know:)
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