Dark Circles Treatment

Dark circles under the eyes are a common cosmetic concern that can make you look tired, stressed, or older than you feel. VLCC's effective treatments are here to vanish your dark circles like they were never there before!

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What is a Dark Circles?

Dark circles can be a frustrating cosmetic concern, and their causes are often multifaceted. They appear as dark, often blue or purple-hued areas beneath the eyes and can be caused by a variety of factors. Understanding the causes and exploring treatment options can help you address and minimise these unwanted marks. Dark Circles could be cured with appropriate treatments and an optimum sleeping pattern combined with healthy life choices. However, those inflicted with genetical dark circles have to go an extra mile to maintain the results.

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Cryolipolysis
Bototx
Fat Loss Treatment
Face Fillers Injection Treatment
Lipolaser
Hydrafacial Skin Glowing Treatment
V-Fit
Cosmedermat for anti ageing
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Face PRP
Lipozero
GFC Skin Whitening Treatment
Coolsculpting
Hifu Skin Tightening Treatment
3D Greer Laser
Microneedling and RF
Cryolipolysis
Morpheus
Fat Loss Treatment
Forma
Lipolaser
Thermage
V-Fit
Dermafrace Skin Infussion
Advanced Therapies
Dermaroller Topical Antioxidant
Lipozero
Enzymacid Facial
Coolsculpting
HA Filler
3D Greer Laser
HA Skin Boosters
Advanced Therapies
PDO Thread
Lipozero
Thread Lift
Coolsculpting
Line Correction
3D Greer Laser
Mesobotox

Dark Circles Guide

Understanding causes and effective solutions for under-eye dark circles

Root Causes

Genetics

Family history can make you more prone to dark circles if your parents had them.

Thin Skin

The delicate skin under the eyes thins with age, making blood vessels more visible.

Allergies

Allergic reactions cause inflammation and swelling, while rubbing worsens dark circles.

Sleep Deprivation

Inadequate sleep leads to paler skin and more prominent blood vessels.

Aging

Reduced collagen and fat loss make dark circles more noticeable with sunken appearance.

Sun Exposure

Excessive sun increases melanin production, causing pigmentation under eyes.

Dehydration

Makes skin look dull and accentuates dark circles.

The Science Behind Dark Circles

The skin around the eyes is naturally thin and delicate. With age, collagen loss makes it even thinner, making blood vessels underneath more visible. This creates a dark or bluish tint, especially prominent in fair skin tones.

Lack of sleep increases stress levels, causing blood vessels under the eyes to dilate and appear darker. Fatigue can also lead to puffy eyes and shadowy dark circles from fluid retention.

Medical Note: Conditions like anemia and eczema worsen dark circles. Anemia makes skin pale, highlighting blood vessels, while eczema causes pigmentation changes.

Prevention & Management

  • Use sunscreen: Protect delicate eye area from UV damage daily
  • Avoid rubbing: Prevents irritation and worsening of dark circles
  • Healthy diet: Foods rich in vitamins and antioxidants support skin health
  • Sleep improvements: 7-9 hours of quality sleep reduces dark circles
  • Hydration: Drink plenty of water and use hydrating eye creams
  • Topical creams: With caffeine, vitamin C, or hyaluronic acid to reduce puffiness
  • Cold compresses: Reduce swelling and constrict blood vessels temporarily
  • Chemical peels: Mild peels exfoliate and lighten pigmentation over time
  • Laser treatments: Target pigmentation and stimulate collagen production
  • Dermal fillers: Add volume to hollow areas reducing shadow effect

Cucumber Slices

Chilled cucumber reduces puffiness and soothes the under-eye area.

Tea Bags

Used green or black tea bags constrict blood vessels to decrease darkness.

Cold Spoons

Chilled spoons reduce puffiness and provide temporary relief.

Almond Oil

Gently massaged under eyes can lighten dark circles over time.