Dark Circles
Dark circles come from thin under-eye skin showing the vessels beneath, plus pigmentation and shadowing from hollowing. Targeted eye treatments and lymphatic massage de-puff and brighten, while a vitamin C or peptide eye cream supports the delicate skin daily.
What causes it
The skin under the eyes is the thinnest on the face, so blood vessels show through as blue or brown tones. Genetics, lack of sleep, allergies, dehydration and volume loss with age all deepen the shadow.
Treatments that help
Products that help
Common questions
Can a treatment get rid of dark circles?
Treatments that stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage visibly brighten and de-puff the under-eye area. Hereditary pigmentation can be lightened but not erased.
Do eye creams actually work?
A good eye cream with vitamin C, peptides or caffeine hydrates and brightens the thin under-eye skin. It will not change bone structure or deep hollowing.
Why are my dark circles worse some days?
Sleep, salt, alcohol and allergies all change how much fluid and blood pool under the eyes. A cold compress and gentle massage help on bad mornings.
Is under-eye concealer bad for the skin?
No, but remove it gently. Rubbing the thin under-eye skin with harsh removers causes irritation that makes circles look darker.
Still not sure where to start?
The Skin Code Quiz matches your skin with the right treatments and products in about a minute.