Under eye circles are caused by two primary factors: aging and stress. As you get older your skin makes less collagen and it starts to thin and sag slightly. The under eye skin is so delicate that when this occurs it also makes the blood vessels under it much more visible and creates this hollowness under the eyes.
When you think about the reason why under eye circles have a way of appearing you should think about the fact that collagen breaks down and is lost. Collagen is a protein that is responsible for keeping the skin firm and toned. When this protein breaks down it can allow the under eye skin to sag and wrinkle. This wrinkle tends to make the under eye circles even deeper. When the skin under your eyes is even more thin than usual, then everything looks a lot darker.
Stress is also a major contributor. If you are always worrying then this will affect the way your skin looks.
Frowning, squinting, and all the additional facial expressions that come about during worry and stress, will also lead to lines and wrinkles around the eyes and between the eyebrows, which look less than flattering. Overall there is generally less collagen in your skin to keep it firm and in shape and this leads to the under eye circles.
This leads to hollowness under the eyes. The next thing that causes under eye circles is lack of sleep. When you don’t sleep properly your body is unable to rejuvenate. It’s like working too hard without resting and your body simply doesn’t have the time to repair itself. This also means that the collagen that is there isn’t able to strengthen and hydrate the skin. If you think about it, lack of sleep could mean that the dark circles under your eyes might be due to this problem and you need to address it fast.
There are a few ways that this can be addressed, and while many people try facials and ice packs under the eyes, nothing can get rid of the hollowness like under eye fillers can. If you aren’t into plastic surgery, that’s totally fine.
Under eye filler injections performed at MiracleFace Medspa simply require gentle injections of hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers, which instantly add volume to the space that was once hollowness underneath your eyes.
You can go to this site to see the before and after pictures of under eye filler procedures. Common dermal fillers used under the eyes include Restylane brand dermal fillers as well as dermal fillers from the Juvederm and RHA lines, all of which are hyaluronic acid based fillers. Under eye fillers are also often combined with cheek fillers, which go hand in hand with that particular area in the face. Cheek fillers are also often hyaluronic acid based fillers.
In order to prevent the appearance of under eye circles it’s important that you get plenty of rest and make sure that you eat a well balanced diet. If you do not get the right amount of sleep then you will find that you are more tired than you used to be. This tiredness will affect the way that you look which will in turn give the dark circles a worse appearance.
So if you keep getting tired and then you eat poorly then you will definitely find that these dark circles will increase. The solution is to try and get a good 8 hours of sleep every night and then eat well and drink plenty of water. Exercise can help in general for you to get better quality sleep. Exercising in the morning, afternoon, or evening can be great to help you fall asleep in the evening. In addition, meditating before bed and upon waking up can help relax you when going to bed, and is a great way to start your day.
Another reason why your sleep is insufficient is because of the way that you sleep. Most people sleep on their backs which clearly leads to them snoring excessively. This then causes a reduction in air circulation. Without proper circulation to the skin there is nothing that can help to reduce the appearance of dark circles under your eyes. You need to sleep on your sides which will increase the circulation around your eyes and this should reduce the puffiness that you have as well.
Though it can be difficult to change the way that you sleep, you can always test out different positions to see what works for you. If you feel like you need to sleep on your back, that’s totally fine. Just make sure that you are getting the sleep that your body needs. You may also find it useful to invest in a sleep tracking device, to see how you sleep, when you have disturbances, and what can be done to better regulate your sleep. This is a great way to learn more about your body and how well you function, as well as what you may be missing that you are unaware about.
Another thing that causes puffiness is the way that your eyelids are situated. If you sleep on your side then your eyelids are likely to fall open. This then makes it even more likely that your eyeball will move out of alignment leading to under eye circles. To prevent this from happening to you just try sleeping on your back and ensuring that you are getting a good amount of sleep. While this may not be the case for everyone, different sleeping positions may affect the way that the skin on your face moves and hangs at night, which can cause wrinkles and lines over time. Overall, no matter how you sleep, the ultimate reason for under eye circles is hollowness due to aging.
If you take proper care of yourself then the best way to get rid of under eye circles is to make sure that you are taking care of your skin. Try and make sure that you are eating plenty of healthy foods as well as ensuring that you are sleeping on your side. These things will ensure that the blood vessels under your skin are strong and will prevent them from being damaged. They will also help to improve the elasticity in your skin so that the skin is less likely to become weak and therefore allow blood vessels to remain pliable.
