Dark circles or periorbital hypermelanosis is a common problem. Every 9 out of 10 people complain of having dark circles. It is a difficult condition to completely correct but there are therapies to reduce its appearance. Dark circles give the face a tired and sad look and makes you appear older.
* Constant rubbing of eyes: it traumatises the skin around the eyes and leads to creation of fine lines.
* Allergies: Atopic dermatitis, asthma, sinusitis, rhinitis ,allergies to cosmetics or eye drops
* Sunken eyes, tear trough
* Sign of ageing: loss of elasticity of skin creates folds and makes the under eye area appear darker
* Superficial location of vasculature on skin under the eyes
* Pigment deposition in under eye skin
* Swelling under the eyes