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SKIN July 13, 2016

4 Ways to Permanently Banish Dark Circles

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Genetics This is the biggest culprit. Dark circles are most prominent among those who have thinner skin underneath their eyes, resulting in the blood vessels appearing more prominently. The thickness of your under-eye skin is inherited, making it difficult to effectively treat hereditary dark circles without a surgical procedure. Eye Treatment Unfortunately for those who have very thin skin under their eyes, there is not much that creams and eight hours of sleep can do to prevent dark circles from appearing—and makeup can only go so far. There is, however, a selection of different eye treatments available at salons to effectively treat the under-eye area. De-stress Eye Treatment (eye puffiness and dark circles) Tips and Toes, Dubai US $40; AED/SAR 150

Age Over time, our skin loses more collagen and elasticity and as a result it becomes thinner, causing our veins to show more prominently. Tanning speeds up this process, so make sure that you are always wearing sunglasses when sunbathing. Anti-Aging Eye Creams Anti-aging products help treat and prevent wrinkles below the eyes, while reducing the appearance of dark circles. Chanel Le Lift Crème Yeux US $105; AED/SAR 386 www.chanel.com Ren Keep Young and Beautiful firm and lift eye cream US $40; AED/SAR 147 www.renskincare.com Nuxe Nirvanesque eye contour US $32; AED/SAR 118 www.nuxe.com

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Seasonal Allergies Nasal congestion and other allergies can cause blood vessels underneath the eyes to dilate. Puffy and swollen eyelids can shadow the under-eye area, making it appear darker than usual. Quick Fix Dark circles caused by allergies are temporary. While you wait for the panda eyes to subside, use makeup to reduce their appearance. Remember to always apply a sweep of an orange or red-based color corrector before applying your concealer to neutralize the purple/blue tones of your under-eye circles. M.A.C Cosmetics M.A.C Studio Conceal and Correct Palette/Medium US $40; AED/SAR 147 www.maccosmetics.com Nars Radiant creamy concealer US $29; AED/SAR 107 www.sephora.com

Lack of Sleep When your body is tired, it generates a chemical called cortisol to help give you energy to stay awake. Among other things, cortisol increases the volume of blood in the body, causing the blood vessels (the ones under our eyes included) to swell and this makes the appearance of eye bags more prominent. DIY Treatments Along with getting the recommended eight hours of sleep per night, changes to your diet can also assist blood circulation to prevent dark circles. There is an array of products available in your fridge or pantry that you can consume or use as a congestible under-eye treatment. Kale or any other food high in vitamin K increases circulation, which in turn reduces the appearance of eye bags. Drink one glass of kale juice per day for effective, lasting results. Potatoes cut into thin slices and applied over the eye area help transfer antioxidants and nutrients that nourish the skin around the eyes, while the cold temperature combats swelling and inflammation. Steeped tea bags contain caffeine, which helps shrink blood vessels around the eye, thus reducing puffiness and dark circles.

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Late, stressful nights often reveal themselves in the form of tired-looking eyes with dark circles underneath. But contrary to popular belief, pulling all-nighters is not the only reason for our under-eye woes. The first step to treating dark circles is identifying the main cause; and only then can they be effectively prevented. Click through the slideshow to determine what may be causing your dark circles and how you can effectively combat them.

—Khaoula Ghanem

 

Homepage image: Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, May 2007

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