UNDER EYE CIRCLES: NATURE VS CAUSES
Causes of Dark Under Eye Circles: NatureHere are some of the natural conditions that can contribute to under eye circles:
*Genetic (sunken or hollow eyes) - Dark circles are believed to frequently be hereditary. This doesn"t mean that you can"t do anything about the conditions, but you should be prepared for minimal success actually trying to get rid of them.
*General illness - Usually, under eye circles and shadows will subside after you get well. Be sure to get plenty of rest and eat a well-balanced diet. If your illness caused you to lose some weight, gaining it back may help alleviate the circles.
*Hyper-pigmentation - Dark circles are prevalent on all skin colors and types, but they especially trouble African-Americans, Southeast Asians and Southern Italians and people with darker skin. The skin under the eyes is healthy, but is a darker shade than the rest of the face.
*Fat loss in general which causes a sunken look - This can be due to fat loss or thin or aging skin. The facial fat loss we experience with aging can significantly reveal the blood vessels around the eye and give the eye a darker look and the overall face a thinner look.
Causes of Dark Under Eye Circles: Nurture/Causes
Here are some of the conditions that can contribute to under eye circles if you are not properly nurturing your body:
*Lack of sleep - It"s not entirely clear why inadequate sleep results in dark circles under the eyes, but we"ve all seen it happen. For one thing, lack of sleep tends to cause the skin to become paler (thus increasing the appearance of darkness under the eyes), and it reduces circulation. It"s also believed that too little time lying down is a cause in itself.
*Iron or other vitamin deficiencies - See your general practitioner for a check-up or consider taking a good quality vitamin or supplement. Individuals with anemia may notice dark shadows under their eyes, but not all anemia is due to not getting enough iron. You may need to get a check-up.
*Smoking - can give a sallow unhealthy look to the skin under the eyes. Quit smoking-your skin, body, and teeth will thank you!
*If you have been ill and lost a lot of weight, your eyes could look shadowed and sunken.
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