Taking a look at all the questions I have received in the office during these weeks, I have been struck by how much the topic of baggy eyes. There are many factors that influence and that are not in your control, such as genetic predisposition, which plays a very important role, but you should know that there are other factors that yes they depend on you if you want to say goodbye to dark circles.
“Some people have dark circles under their eyes simply because they have inherited thinner skin under the eyes or more pigment in that area,” Gema Cabañero, founder and director of the Gema Cabañero Advanced Aesthetics and Antiaging Clinic, tells me. But lifestyle is also an essential factor in understanding why some people have dark circles and others don’t.
© livmanni“Factors such as smoking, ingesting excessive amounts of alcohol and having a diet high in salt and deficient, in which essential nutrients are missingcan worsen the health of the skin and make dark circles more visible. Another cause that causes some people to be more predisposed to having dark circles than others is rest. “People who do not have correct sleep hygiene are much more likely to trigger an inflammatory response in the body that can cause different skin conditions that go beyond dark circles. In addition, sleep promotes the balance of hydration in the skin and repairing the skin barrier,” adds Cabañero, who is also director of R&D&I at the nutricosmetic firm 180 The Concept.
If what you want is to prevent its appearance, the expert recommends that, in addition to avoiding alcohol and tobacco, be careful, especially with the sun. “We should not expose our face for prolonged periods of time without proper protection.. “This will cause excessive production of melanin which can lead to hyperpigmentation in this area.”
© valentinaferragniTo know the causes of dark circles and how to treat them, the expert differentiates four types that can be classified into:
- Dark circles due to genetics: They are hereditary and appear from an early age. They usually have a brownish tone and tend to be difficult to treat, however, they can improve their appearance with the correct aesthetic treatments.
- Dark circles due to lack of sleep: Lack of sleep causes a variation in blood circulation around the eyes, causing blood vessels to dilate and become visible under the skin, causing bluish dark circles. Don’t forget that sleeping well has a profound impact on your general well-being: during sleep the body enters a process of cellular repair and regeneration and this phase is essential so that aging is not accelerated. In addition, sleep also plays a crucial role in hormonal balance, closely related to skin health. Therefore, sleeping well is one of the simplest and most effective ways to take care of your beauty from the inside out.
- Dark circles due to aging: The loss of collagen and elastin can contribute to the skin in this area losing elasticity and firmness. As a result, the skin becomes thinner and thinner, contributing to the formation of dark circles under the eyes that often appear next to bags.
- Pigmented dark circles: This type of dark circles, characterized by being brown in color and contrasting with the rest of the skin tone, are motivated, above all, by excessive and prolonged sun exposure for years, which results in an overproduction of melanin by the body.
© chloelecareuxTaking advantage of the fact that I have had the opportunity to speak with Gema Cabañero, I have asked her what routines we can do at home and there is one that is very easy and simple: drink at least two liters of water a day. “It is essential to stay well hydrated and, in this way, prevent the skin from looking dry and dull. In addition, I also recommend using a facial mask once a week. eye contour focused on solving the condition that worries us most. If we want hydrating and soothing results, we will look for hyaluronic acid or aloe vera among the ingredients. If we want to give the area extra luminosity, it will be important to integrate Vitamin C or retinol.”
And if you have had a bad night, a good way to hide dark circles quickly can be through the use of the well-known gel patches. “It is important that they integrate hyaluronic acid, collagen or caffeine into their formula to increase their moisturizing and decongestant power.”
To keep this area of the face healthy, it is essential that you include a specific cosmetic for the eye contour in your daily routine. Now there are two launches that I recommend: NUXE and Augustinus Bader, who have released two great products so you can start the year with a perfect look. I love them for their texture, they absorb very quickly and leave the skin nourished and firm, in addition to reducing expression lines in record time.
I also want to try LICO’s ‘Icelandic Essence’ eye contour and I have signed up for the new Nescens mask, which works as an intensive treatment to treat and correct dark circles, wrinkles and bags. It contains hyaluronic acid, peptides and powerful antioxidants, as well as caffeine, which is an active ingredient that acts as a vasoconstrictor, meaning it narrows blood vessels, reducing the appearance of dark circles and bags under the eyes. Another caffeinated option is the Biovène Barcelona roll-on, designed for tired, dull skin prone to dark circles and puffiness.
You can also use eye contour products that include Vitamin C: an antioxidant that helps brighten the skin and reduce pigmentation; hyaluronic acid: a powerful moisturizer that helps retain water in the skin, making it look smoother and less fatigued; and retinol: for being one of the most effective ingredients for reducing fine lines, increasing collagen production and improving skin texture.