Most people suffer from dark circles or puffy eyes from time to time. Now that fall is upon us with its seasonal changes, increased workloads and schedule changes, many of us are left battling these blues more often than we would like. In order to treat this under-eye baggage, we need to understand the basics of what happens under the skin in this delicate eye area.
Our eyes are wide receivers of information. In order to process this information, they contain a dense population of nerves and miniscule capillaries to help us receive and respond to stimuli.
Because these capillaries are so thin, blood cells can be produced faster than they can be distributed through this fragile infrastructure, causing a bit of leakage from time to time. Once there are leaks, they can visibly sit in that thin-skinned territory cupped by the orbital bone, oxidizing and turning a bluish hue, until our bodies get around to cleaning up the spill.
There can be a number of aggressors. Allergies can cause us to rub our eyes, genetics—if your family members battle them you probably do to—and lack of sleep or a stressful lifestyle can all contribute to damage. Additional puffiness can be attributed to the thin skin in this region holding onto to excess fluids—so put that salt shaker down—and the natural breakdown of collagen and ligaments in this region.
Here’s how you get rid of them:
1. Avoid rubbing or irritating the skin around your eyes. Less manipulation means less irritation. If you think you have allergies, go see your doctor.
2. Invest in a great eye cream. Vitamin K and caffeine can both help on the circulation front.
3. If all else fails, use a bit of concealer. Apply a salmon or peach colored concealer to where the discoloration is strongest, usually along the inner corner of the eyes, down along the bottom of the orbital bone and at the bottom outer corner of the lash line.
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