ROOT CAUSES OF DARK EYE CIRCLES:
Dark circles under the eyes can serve as a good indicator of an impending condition and even foretell a serious health problem. These appearances can suggest issues from deficiencies in your kidneys to unhealthful sugar levels in your bloodstream. Cosmetic eye creams and eye serums will only be able to change so much, and a better plan is to address the root causes as well as treat the skin topically.
Lack of sleep can be one of the most basic causes of dark under-eye circles. Your body can repair the skin, along with all the other tissues, only when you are in a state of deep sleep. Only in this sleep phase can blood circulation focus on the tissues and cells of your skin to give your face a more rejuvenated appearance.
Not getting enough sleep increases stress on body systems. When stress is increased the steroidal compounds produced by the body reduce circulation to the skin, rerouting it to the muscles and major organs. This sluggish circulation and the buildup of deoxygenated blood can make eye circles more noticeable.
Poor circulation is also a major cause of dark under-eye circles. The skin that wraps around your eyes is very thin and weak, and the darkness you see under your eyes may be blood that is low in oxygen circulating in that area. Fully oxygenated blood is red, but arteries that carry oxygen-rich blood are generally located further into the body. Capillaries carrying spent, oxygen-depleted blood is often closer to the surface of the skin. When the oxygen has been delivered to cells and the blood is depleted it turns bluish.
Genetics is one of the biggest causes of dark circles. If your parents had dark eye circles then you are much more predisposed to have them as well no matter what treatments you employ or how much sleep you get. People belonging to more melanin-rich genetic groups also have a much stronger chance of having darkness in the eye area. Latin, African, Indian, and many indigenous people may experience more darkness in the periorbital eye area due to the skin containing more pigment.
Iron Deficiency can factor in as a cause of dark circles. Even if you are not a firm believer in the power of a healthy diet, there is a good chance that you will have dark circles and even puffiness in your eyes if you are not consuming nutrient-rich foods. The discoloration that you experience can be brought about by deficiencies in minerals such as iron.
Low Thyroid Condition may cause some people to exhibit darkened circles under the eyes. The thyroid is a master gland in the body. Without it, none of the other hormones function well. The production of blood can be affected and anemia can occur in hypothyroidism. The gastrointestinal system, liver, and energy production in the body can all be affected, which determines nutrient delivery and toxin removal from the body. These stressful body conditions can show up in the darkened under-eye skin.
Allergies and Eczema cause swelling and inflammation that can contribute to eye circles. Histamine reactions cause swelling of tissues and circulation changes. Other immune system-related conditions like eczema can cause inflammation and the darkening of tissues around the eyes.
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