Thursday, August 5, 2010

What Causes Dark Circles Under The Eyes?

By Ezra Rogers

Most people think that dark circles under the eyes are caused by working late, or partying a little too hard, or allergic reactions. Turns out that's not the case at all!Today's explanation of under eye circles, research dermatologists agree, is caused by a complex interaction between your body and the same kind of chemical reaction that produces bruises. It has nothing to do with how late you stay up, how tired you are or anything like that.


How do dark eye circle creams help get rid of the circles? - Dark eye circle creams do a couple of different things. First, and most importantly, they speed up the rate of the hemoglobin degradation. As the loose blood is completely degraded, the dark pigmentation fades.
Secondly, dark eye circle creams help to strengthen the capillaries in your skin. This helps to prevent future leakage, and helps to prevent future dark circles under the eyes!

The physiological basis of dark circles under the eyes - The periorbital area (around your eyes) is the thinnest and most delicate skin of your face. Like all skin, the periorbital area is webbed with tiny capillaries, blood vessels so tiny that red blood cells have to stand in line, and sometimes bend in half, to get through them. Blood sometimes leaks from these capillaries - this probably happens all over the body all the time. This loose blood isn't a problem; your body has a method of taking care of it. Unfortunately, your body's mopping-up process to get rid of that loose blood is what causes dark circles under the eyes.Hemoglobin degradation? I thought this was an article about dark circles under the eyes!


Stick with us - this is an article about dark circles under the eyes, after all, and we need to explain how they form. Okay. The way that loose blood breaks down is through an oxidization process known as "hemoglobin degradation." Basically, the hemoglobin (the stuff that makes red blood cells red) gets broken up into smaller components - and guess what? When hemoglobin degrades, it turns a dark bluish-red.

Other causes of dark under eye circles- 1)Allergies -Allergies can cause dark under eye circles in two ways. First, the allergic reaction itself can cause smudges in the under eye area. Second, any condition that causes you to rub your eyes can make dark circles worse because scratching or rubbing can actually darken the skin. Remember, it's very delicate, so be gentle with your skin. 2)Fatigue or inadequate rest- Well, it's not directly related to dark under eye circles. But being tired generally makes your skin paler. And pale skin makes dark circles look darker, and also allows the dark pigmentation to be seen more easily. 3)Age -We're sorry to have to add this one to the list... but, as you get older, the skin around your eyes can become even thinner. Dark under eye circles are likely to become more and more pronounced as you age.

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