Dark under-eye circles : Causes, care, best creams and skincare

Prima regola: Know your skin! Sono occhiaie se si presentano con una colorazione più scura, la maggior parte delle volte bluastra-violacea, e possono essere accompagnate da un infossamento della zona contorno occhi.

Sono tra gli inestetismi più comuni dell'area perioculare, colpiscono individui di ogni età e ogni genere e sono tra i più difficili da trattare.

Causes

The main causes of under-eye circles are:

  • Genetics: this is definitely the primary cause.
  • Skin aging: this factor leads to fine lines and rough texture, the famous crow's feet, which worsen the appearance of under-eye circles.
  • Underlying medical conditions: anemia, skin conditions like atopy or eczema, hormonal imbalances, and more.
  • Lifestyle factors: lack of sleep, stress, eye rubbing, smoking, or excessive unprotected sun exposure can cause under-eye circles or worsen them if you already have them.

Ingredients to Use

Choose microcirculation-boosting active ingredients such as flavonoids (found in substances like Chrysin, arnica, and Centella Asiatica), caffeine, escin, and peptides (Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7).

In addition to these, opt for hydrating ingredients that plump the skin, eliminating fine lines and rough texture that make you look even more tired: hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, panthenol, and allantoin.

For the same reason, choose anti-aging ingredients such as peptides (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38) and antioxidants, which reduce melanin levels, like Vitamin E, Vitamin C, niacinamide, and retinol.

Useful Tips

Choose a formula tailored to your needs that’s specially made for the eye contour. Avoid behaviors that worsen the appearance of your under-eye circles: improve your sleep quality, quit smoking, don’t rub your eyes too much, and wear SPF!

Don’t be afraid to use other cosmetic allies too, like color corrector: for purple/blue under-eye circles, use a yellow corrector; for light blue circles, use a peach/apricot color corrector; while for red-toned circles, the right shade is green.

How to Prevent Under-Eye Circles

Remember, everyone is different: there are many underlying causes of under-eye circles, and they can occur together.

Don’t forget that this is also a matter of expectations: since this is mostly a genetic concern, a dermocosmetic routine will help improve the appearance of under-eye circles and your overall complexion, but eliminating them entirely will require medical treatment and cosmetic surgery (and, unfortunately, these do not always provide permanent results).

Products for Dark Circles and Under-Eye Bags

The eye contour area, often dry and dehydrated, needs targeted care to regain hydration, elasticity, and radiance. #SPLIT# With effective, gentle formulas, they visibly improve the appearance of the periorbital area, restoring freshness and radiance.

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    Eye Contour

    Gel per migliorare l'aspetto di rughe, borse e occhiaie, formulato con sostanze funzionali note per la loro azione vaso-protettiva, anti-invecchiamento e idratante.

    Function Highlighter, Anti-Bags, Polishing agent
    Ingredients Haloxyl®, Eyeliss®, Regu Age® (+)
    Use Every day
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    Eye Contour Mask

    Complete intensive eye contour treatment for under-eye bags, dark circles, and fine lines. Delivers an immediate effect that improves and remains consistent over time.

    Function Schiarente, Anti-Bags, Polishing agent
    Ingredients Niacinamide, Eyeseryl®, Escin (+)
    Use Every day
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    Eye Patch

    Reusable eye patches that can be used up to 300 times, ideal for boosting the efficacy of treatments in the periorbital area.

    Function Schiarente, Anti-Bags, Polishing agent
    Use 2-3 times a week
  • Kit Forever Eyes Duo

    Kit Forever Eyes Duo

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    Eye Contour Mask and Eye Patches, to be used together to enhance the brightening, smoothing, and hydrating treatment.

    Function Schiarente, Polishing agent, Anti-Bags
    Ingredients Niacinamide, Eyeseryl®, aescin (+)
    Use 2-3 times a week
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