Dark under-eye circles can impact anyone, no matter age, skin tone, or sleeping habits. If you have them, you’re not alone. Many people experience this common concern. “Dark under-eye circles often develop from a combination of genetics and environmental factors,” says Azadeh Shirazi, MD, a board-certified dermatologist.
Aging is one of the biggest culprits. As we age, we lose collagen, which creates a hollowness that leads to an increased shadow effect, she explains. “Additionally, the eyelid skin becomes thin and delicate, so the underlying blood vessels become more visible, contributing to the appearance of dark circles,” says Marisa Garshick, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at MDCS Dermatology. Hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage or genetics also creates dark circles, adds Garshick. “And those with allergies or those who frequently rub their eyes may notice discoloration due to this chronic rubbing.”
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The solution that’s right for you depends on which of the above causes you have, but an eye cream formulated with the right ingredients can certainly help, says Shari Sperling, MD, board-certified dermatologist of Sperling Dermatology. Ahead, shop the best eye creams for dark circles, according to dermatologists.
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