Black Women and Dark Circles Under The Eyes, Is There A Solution?
For black women, dark circles under the eyes can be a real problem. They can make you look tired and aged, and can be difficult to cover up with makeup. If you’re looking for a solution to your dark circles, there are a few things you can try.
What Are Dark Circles?
Dark circles are shadows that form under the eyes. As women with melanin rich skin, the last thing you want to see are dark circles under your eyes. They can be caused by a number of things, including genetics, sleep deprivation, dehydration, allergies, and aging. While they’re not usually a cause for concern, dark circles can be difficult to get rid of.
You probably didn’t want to read that last sentence. Guess what … it can be so disappointingly true. You can’t always get rid of dark circles under your eyes. Let’s take a look at what causes them and why you might experience dark circles under your eyes.
What Causes Dark Circles Under The Eyes?
There are many possible causes of dark circles, including:
-Genetics: If dark circles run in your family, you may be more likely to have them. How many of you have looked at your family tree and see a consistent thread of dark circles under the eyes? As much as you may not want to accept it, this could be something you might be saddled with.
Not as severely as older generations though. Eye creams can be used to help soften and moisturize the skin under your eyes. This can often help minimize the appearance of the dark circles that you see.
-Sleep deprivation: Not getting enough sleep can cause the skin under your eyes to appear darker. This is because the skin is thinner in this area, and the darkness is more visible. For whatever reason you didn’t or don’t go to bed early, it could be having an effect on your under-eye area.
That being said, aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night.
-Dehydration: Dehydration can also cause the skin under your eyes to look darker and sunken. Knowing this, you’d think drinking more water would be top of mind. When you reach for a bottle, make sure it’s not sugar flavored or artificially sweetened. Too much sugar in your system will amplify dehydration.
Just water. If you need some type of flavoring, try sliced, oranges, lemons, lime, or cucumbers (no skins).
-Allergies: Allergies can lead to inflammation and fluid retention, which can contribute to the formation of dark circles. If you see changes after you eat certain foods or your eyes swell up during pollen season, make note of it. The food and time of the season can be an indication of why your eyes are inflamed and dark circles appear.
-Aging: No woman, especially a Black Woman wants to hear that her age is the culprit of dark circles under the eyes. However, as you age, the skin under your eyes becomes thinner and loses some of its elasticity.
In addition to what’s mentioned above …
-Using cold compresses: Place a cold compress on your eyes for 10 minutes to help reduce inflammation and swelling.
-Hiding the darkness with concealer: Use a concealer that’s one shade lighter than your skin tone to help camouflage the dark circles.
If dark circles are a persistent problem, you may want to see a doctor or dermatologist to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
Summing things up …
There are a number of possible causes of dark circles, including genetics, sleep deprivation, dehydration, allergies, and aging. Some of these causes can be controlled, while others cannot. However, there are a few things you can do to try to reduce the appearance of dark circles, no matter what the cause.
For example, using a cold compress can help reduce inflammation and swelling, and hiding the darkness with concealer can help camouflage the dark circles. If dark circles are a persistent problem, you may want to see a doctor or dermatologist to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
While some dark circles are simply a cosmetic issue, in other cases they can be a sign of an underlying medical condition. If you’re concerned about the way your dark circles look, it’s important to talk to your doctor or dermatologist about your options.
That’s it for this week. Like what you’ve read, share it with your friends on social. As always…
Dedicated To Your Beauty,
Juliette Samuel,
Esthetician/Author/Publisher,
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