Ageing · 3 min read ·
What causes dark circles under the eyes?
Genetics, pigment, thin skin and lifestyle all play a part.
Quick answer: Dark circles come from genetics, pigmentation, thin skin showing blood vessels, and hollowing that casts shadows. Allergies, poor sleep and rubbing make them worse.
Genetics
Some families naturally have darker under-eye skin.
Thin skin
Blue or purple tones are blood vessels showing through.
Hollowing
Volume loss creates shadows that look like dark circles.
What helps
SPF, sleep, allergy control, eye creams and treatments like mesotherapy.
Common questions
Do cold spoons work?
They reduce puffiness briefly but not true dark circles.
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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.
