Dark circles give the appearance of being tired and exhausted. The Mayo Clinic defines dark under eye circles as round, uniform areas of pigmentation under each eye. Men, women and children are all affected by dark under eye rings---regardless of skin coloration. A New York Times articles cites African-Americans, southeast Asians and southern Italians as having a high prevalence of dark under eye circles. A variety of treatment options are available---yet The Mayo Clinic suggests a person should have realistic expectations.
Step 1
Use an under eye cream. Look for products containing plumping agents or alphahydroxy acids, suggests The New York Times. Consider products with added vitamin C and vitamin K. The University of Maryland Medical Center suggests not rubbing the eye creams onto the skin, rather tap the area to add the cream. Rubbing may increase future under-eye wrinkles.
Step 2
Consider laser treatment---however, know the treatment is a more invasive option. The treatment has developed over the years, but the skin still requires recovery time. Set aside one week for your under eye area to heal. A laser beams passes through the skin removing unwanted cells one layer at a time. Lighten your skin tone or induce new collagen formation by receiving laser treatment. Visit a local dermatologist's office to have laser treatment under your eyes.
Step 3
Use home remedies to remove dark under eye circles from the skin. Apply a cold compress for five minutes or more---such as an ice cold wash rag or cold, wet tea bags to the area. The cool compression will constrict blood vessels decreasing puffiness and dark pigmentation, suggests the website Mother Nature. Always apply sunscreen to eyes---sunlight and UV rays can darken the skin around the eyes causing them to look even darker.
Tips and Warnings
- Under eye circles may make a person look tired, yet they are not related to low amounts of sleep. One of the most common causes for under eye circles is genetics.
Things You'll Need
- Under eye creams containing plumping agents, alphahydroxy acid, vitamin C and vitamin K
- Cold compress with washcloth or tea bags
- Sunscreen
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