Dark circles under the eyes can make you look tired and older. The condition can affect men and women equally and occurs when extra pigmentation occurs in the skin under the eyes. To hide dark circles while treating the condition, you can use a small amount of under-eye concealer. Speak to your doctor about treatment if you suspect the dark circles are caused by a condition such as allergies or eczema.
Step 1
Use an over-the-counter dark circle cream twice a day on the blemishes. Look for brands that contain alpha-hydroxy acids or vitamin K and vitamin C. These ingredients can reduce the amount of melanin causing the skin condition while also plumping up the area to conceal dark circles. Apply the cream to clean and dry skin each morning and each evening before bed. Repeat for several weeks to allow the ingredients to penetrate the skin's surface.
Step 2
Limit alcohol use. Drinking alcohol can thin out and dehydrate the skin and cause dark circles to appear.
Step 3
Aim for seven to eight hours of sleep each night. When you are tired, the skin becomes dull, and the dark circles will likely be more noticeable.
Step 4
Wear sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Whenever you go outside, apply sunscreen to the face, including the sensitive under-eye area. Sun exposure can worsen the condition.
Step 5
Visit a plastic surgeon or a dermatologist for additional treatment options. If at-home care is unsuccessful, you can get more dramatic results through laser surgery or the injection of fillers into the under-eye area. Laser therapy destroys the extra pigment under the eyes, while injectable fillers plump up the area to hide the circles. You may need multiple treatment sessions for each procedure to maintain results.
Things You'll Need
- Under-eye cream
- Sunscreen
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