If you have dark under-eye circles, you know just how big an impact they can have. Sure, they annoy us from a vanity perspective, we're only human, but they can also wear on us in other ways too. Eyes are the facial feature we all look at directly when we communicate with one another; as the focal point of our faces, they’re impossible to ignore unless a person is wearing sunglasses. Under-eye circles can make you appear tired when you feel perfectly energized, and unhealthy when you’re well. But what causes under-eye circles, and why do some of us have them but others don’t? Let’s review the factors that are innate to some people, then the causes that are due to lifestyle or circumstance.
Of the above, there are of course some obvious solutions: quit smoking, wear sunscreen, and treat medical issues like thyroid function and eczema with Western medicine or natural/alternative healthcare. It’s also important to drink enough water daily. However, under eye circles may persist even if you address their lifestyle causes. There are countless topical products that claim to eliminate under eye circles, and some work well for short term results. If you’re looking for a more permanent cosmetic solution, fillers are an option. Says Dr. Anil Sharma, MD, of Sharma Skin and Hair Surgery, “My number one suggestion for clients who want to address their under-eye region is to come in for a dermal filler consultation. At Sharma Skin & Hair Surgery we have helped hundreds of patients with tired-looking eyes with filler placed under the skin. This treatment lasts anywhere between six and 14 months and works by replenishing hyaluronic acid under your eyes with a high molecular density hyaluronic gel. This density of molecules makes the gel more effective at creating and sustaining new levels of moisture in the papillary dermis. The procedure helps to restore your natural, less tired, look. When performed by an experienced injector the under-eye filler treatment takes under an hour to complete and will dramatically reduce the appearance of dark and tired under-eye circles.” Six to 14 months is certainly better than the short term impact of topical creams, but are there any foods or supplements that might help fix your under eye circles for good? Fortunately, there are indeed some foods and supplements that may help reduce their appearance long term. Tomatoes: While they contain multiple antioxidants, tomatoes are best known for their lycopene, which is what gives tomatoes their red color. Lycopene helps protect blood vessels and aids in blood circulation. Their ability to protect the vessels under your eyes and improve circulation there may be further aided by the anti-inflammatory quercetin they contain.
Key Ingredients
Quercetin is a plant-pigment and flavonoid found naturally in fruits, vegetables, and plants. It can be consumed orally as a supplement and applied topically through skincare products for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Cucumbers: Your first thought on seeing cucumbers in this list may be that we mean you should put a slice of cucumber on your eyes. This is a popular way to reduce eye puffiness, but cucumbers are also beneficial for your eyes when ingested. Their high water content may help hydrate your under-eye area, which fights against dark circles, but more importantly they also have silica, which can boost collagen production. Sharma says about the importance of hydration: “The best thing one can ingest to assist with under-eye circles is of course—water. Keeping hydrated is the number one strategy to combat aging skin in any area of the face.” Sesame Seeds: The antioxidants in sesame seeds can improve symptoms of fatigue, which may be causing your under-eye circles. They contain vitamin E for overall eye health, including vision (more on that below). Berries: Dark berries like blueberries, black currants, and blackberries have anthocyanin—that’s the antioxidant that colors food varying shades of purple, blue, and black. It improves blood flow to the eye, and also supplies oxygen to the tissues around it. Watermelon: For the purpose of this situation, consider watermelons a combination of cucumbers and tomatoes: They have a similar high water content to cucumbers, and are colored with the same blood vessel protecting lycopene as tomatoes. Bonus—they taste more delicious than either vegetable! Eating healthy is a good goal, but sometimes it isn’t the most achievable task. If you’re more able to stick to a regime of taking vitamins and supplements, there are options for you here, too. Vitamins and supplements that can alleviate under-eye circles include the below. Iron: If your under-eye circles are caused by anemia, supplementing with iron will help get rid of them. Think that couldn’t be a problem for you? A full half of the patients in an under eye circle study were anemic, and many reported that the darkness lessened after dealing with the anemia. B12: Found in animal foods, vegans especially need to ensure they’re getting sufficient B12 via supplementation. But even for meat eaters, an extra boost might help. In one study, 12 percent of under-eye circle patients were B12 deficient, and treating this deficiency was hypothesized to improve their condition. Vitamin K: This vitamin increases blood coagulation and improves circulation. When combined with caffeine in a base of emu oil, vitamin K was shown to reduce the appearance of dark under-eye circles. As a supplement, in addition to aiding the circulation around your eyes vitamin K is also important for bone health and your cardiovascular system. Vitamin C: It’s hard to believe that the vitamin we know and love from oranges and bell peppers may actually be more powerful at improving under circles than a chemical peel, but it’s true. It’s used topically in addition to ingesting it, but the function is similar: Vitamin C is responsible for promoting your body’s ability to produce collagen. It also decreases and protects against photo-damage, which is important if your circles are caused by sun exposure. With the above tools, you can be on your way to a brighter tomorrow—and to brighter eyes. Byrdie takes every opportunity to use high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.
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