6 Things Under Your Eyes Dark Circles are Telling You.
Written by Evlin Symon
For
years, many have suffered from tired and fatigued looking eyes,
mostly due to the darkness located directly beneath the eye and
extending to the bridge of the nose. Often these exist even
when a person feels that they are well rested and have obtained an
adequate amount of sleep. What happened during the night that
caused you to wake up to a tired looking you?
The
6 top causes and helpful suggestions
These
dark circles that develop under the eyes are caused by a number of
things; some controllable while others are not. Read on while
we explore what 6 of the things these nagging dark circles say about
you?
1.
Those dark circles can represent a lack of restful sleep.
While
you may be sleeping, you may not be receiving the restful sleep one
fully needs, especially if you waken during the night several times.
Consulting your health provider regarding your sleep patterns might
be advantageous. Otherwise, it could be something as simple as
using the wrong pillow. For example, using a slightly larger
pillow will raise your head high enough to discourage the blood from
pooling in the eyes during the night. Additionally, using cold
compresses under the eyes for a few minutes immediately after arising
will help to constrict the blood vessels, again discouraging the
formation of the black circles.
2.
Allergies can also be of serious consideration to the presence of
dark circles.
If
you suffer from contact allergies, make sure that your sleep area is
free of all allergens and use allergen covers if necessary. And,
don't rub your eyes! Consider using down-alternatives if you enjoy
that fluffy down comforter on your bed. Environmental allergies
can also play a significant part in the problem. Use caution with all
fragrances and chemicals throughout your home. If you know you have a
problem with something, remove it. The use of over-the-counter
antihistamines may also help with your symptoms.
3.
If you suffer from any form of dermatitis, this could also be the
problem.
While
this is similar to an allergy, dermatitis could exist due to a
rubbing or touching of the area. The most common dermatitis
would be atopic or eczema. Often this condition will cause a
constant rubbing making the skin darker and thicker in appearance.
Consulting your dermatologist or another health advisor for
advice would be advised.
4.
Let's not forget about genetics; it seems that according to some
studies genetics accounts for the majority of dark circles.
Genetics
create all sorts of things both good and bad, and unfortunately, dark
circles under the eyes can be for the same reasons that
others in your family have them too. There's not much you can
do for these types of dark under the eye circles other than use eye
creams and cover-ups.
5.
And of course, we all get older, so aging can also present a factor.
This
is due in part to the fact that as we age, our skin becomes thinner
allowing the darker blood vessels near the eye to become more
noticeable. Add in the loss of collagen and fatty tissue and
dark circles become a clear sign of aging. Using creams and
other treatments that help to increase the production of collagen may
help alleviate some of the problems. One that includes retinol
and Vitamin C should help to lighten the dark areas beneath the eyes.
6.
Lastly, a poor or unhealthy lifestyle can cause this dilemma.
Do
you eat right? Are you eating healthy and frequent meals? Do
you smoke or over-indulge in drink? Are you one of those who
stays up all night watching television or using your computer? All
of these things weaken your immune system, and since your eyes are
the windows of you soul, they tell a big story about you.
Overindulging is extremely prominent in society today. The
extreme use of drugs and alcohol drain the body of needed nutrients
causing your body to become stressed. Use of these substances
can also cause dehydration, which will intensify these dark circles
as well. Changing to a nutritious diet and improving your
overall lifestyle will not only help your dark circles, but probably
your overall health and outlook on life.
In
summary, dark circles under the eyes may be your body telling you of
several conditions or situations:
- Lack of rest
- Allergies
- Dermatitis
- Genetics
- Aging
- Lifestyle
We
all should learn to listen to our bodies, it's telling on you. If
we learn to listen and act on what we learn, perhaps we can improve
our overall health prior to something going drastically wrong. It
would be recommended that should you experience dark circles
underneath your eyes that are persistent, perhaps a consultation with
your health provider should be considered.
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