The Different Types of Dark Circles Under the Eyes.

Dark circles under the eyes are among the most common cosmetic concerns. They are largely defined as a change in pigmentation or relief of the lower eyelid. This makes the eyes look sadder and more tired. However, be careful not to confuse dark circles with bags, which correspond to a swelling of the lower eyelid.

There is no specific age for dark circles, but the problem can worsen with time, age, fatigue, stress and a poor lifestyle. Solutions exist to improve the appearance of the eye contour area. However, in order to determine the most appropriate treatment, it is important to know more about dark circles. Indeed, understanding the mechanism of formation of each type of dark circle makes it possible to find the strategies and active ingredients adapted to each of them. It is essential to know that there are three different types of dark circles.

Vascular under eye circles  are characterized by a more or less dark purplish pigmentation of the lower eyelid. This phenomenon is related to a failure of the blood and lymphatic microcirculation of the eye contour. Since circulation is too slow, blood pigments accumulate and are poorly evacuated, resulting in a purplish-blue color.

This type of dark circles mainly affects fair skin, whose skin more easily allows the bluish pigmentation to show through. Although the appearance of these dark circles has a genetic component and is also related to the aging process, they are also strongly dependent on lifestyle. Thus, the following factors that increase vasodilation should be avoided: smoking, alcohol and lack of sleep.

Our caffeine and niacinamide-based eye serum helps reduce the appearance of the bluish or vascular circles under the eyes by promoting blood microcirculation. Concentrated in decongesting active ingredients, it also helps reduce the swollen appearance of under-eye bags for a more luminous look.