Many people are facing a problem with eyes dark circles. It is easy to handle this problem and if possible can treat it, if you understand the main cause of dark circles. There are several causes for dark circles under the eyes. This article gives information about these causes.
Following are some of the causes for eyes dark circles:
- Heredity: Dark circles can be inherited through families. If your parents have dark circles, you may also have it. The skin under the eye is very thin and delicate. Bluish tint is produced when the blood flows through the veins closer to this skin surface. Transparent skin produces darker circles. Transparent skin also can be inherited.
- Exposure to sun: Exposing to sun especially during the months of summer can make your skin under the eyes look more darker. Even dark skin people experience it.
- Medication: Any medicine that dilates the blood vessels can cause dark circles.
- Nutrition: Lack of a nutritious diet, an imbalanced or improper diet is also one of the major cause.
- Tiredness and lack of sleep: Excessive tiredness and no proper sleep results in paleness of skin, especially under eyes, thus it makes the blood flow under it visible.
- Age: As the age increase, there are more chances of getting dark circles. They become more visible and permanent. Too many folds make these circles more prominent.
- Allergies and Eczema: Any eye infection which leads to allergy may cause dark circles as scratching and rubbing the eyes darkens the skin. People suffering from hay fever will observe these circles appear when there is more allergic sensation. Few food allergies also may cause dark circles.
- Pregnancy and Menstruation: Menstruation and pregnancy causes skin to become pale and the veins become visible.
- Dehydration: eye bags may be a sign of dehydration.
Above are some of the causes of eyes dark circles. Try to reduce the problem by avoiding possible causes.
