Dark circles are the result of darkening of blood vessels due to the accumulation of toxins, fat or water, making our face appear much more tired and aged.
The color of the dark circles varies from person to person depending on whether it is related to a problem with blood or lymph circulation . Lymph allows the bloodstream to drain , thus eliminating waste substances. For this reason, when it does not work properly , pigments accumulate under the skin , causing dark circles to take on a yellowish, brown or violet hue. It should also be noted that the skin in this area is so thin that this imbalance becomes visible very quickly.
The most common factors causing its appearance include lack of rest, alcohol and tobacco consumption, genetics, aging, circulatory problems, overexposure to the sun, nutritional deficiencies or lack of hydration.
TYPES OF DARK CIRCLES
Depending on their origin and manifestation, there are different types of dark circles.
- Vascular: they have a blue to violet colour caused by excessive visibility of the blood vessels . They are usually related to stress, fatigue or the consumption of alcohol or tobacco.
- Pigmented: this type of dark circles is dark due to excess melanin. Its origin is related to genetic inheritance or a hormonal disorder . It intensifies with sun exposure.
- Sunken or valley of tears: they are related to aging and loss of volume in the eye crease.
TIPS FOR ANTI-DARK CIRCLES
In addition to cosmetic help, keep in mind the following tips to combat them.
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Get enough sleep. Lack of sleep prevents lymph from circulating properly, making the blood vessels under the eyes more visible . Remember that the WHO recommends sleeping between 6 and 7 hours a day.
- Eat a balanced diet. A lack of nutrients , especially iron , can cause fatigue. Therefore, you should prioritise the consumption of foods rich in this mineral, such as lentils, and in vitamin C , such as peppers , to improve their absorption. Include plenty of antioxidants in your diet to fight free radicals, responsible for ageing: beta-carone (spinach, carrots, etc.), vitamin C (lemons, blueberries, kiwi, parsley), vitamin E (olive oil, sunflower oil, wheat germ oil, etc.).
- Hydrate yourself from within. Drink enough water daily to facilitate the circulation of body fluids.
- Exercise regularly. According to experts, 30 minutes of exercise 3 to 5 times a week is the minimum recommended for maintaining our health.
- Take care of your eyes. This part of the face is the most sensitive to the sun. 90% of premature aging is due to UV rays! Sunglasses will help you protect them.
- Avoid alcohol and tobacco. These are two risk factors that lead to a stagnation of blood circulation, which promotes the appearance of dark circles.
- Keep your skin well hydrated. It is essential that your skin is hydrated morning and night so that the barrier effect works optimally. To do this, use products with a good moisturizing effect to prevent the evaporation of water from the tissues, and moisturizers to provide the amount of water necessary for your cells to perform their metabolic functions correctly.
- Tone. Cold is the enemy of dark circles by activating circulation and fighting inflammation . A good trick is to store your eye contour in the fridge. Also, put a spoon in the freezer and put it on the area until the cold disappears.
- Activate microcirculation. We recommend the figure 8 technique , which consists of performing a massage that draws a circle on each eye , always touching the bone area. This will activate circulation and promote drainage .
OhMyKoko 's eye contour serum provides an ultra-specific combination of active ingredients aimed at combating dark circles and rejuvenating the look:
High molecular weight plant hyaluronic acid with multiple and visible benefits:
- Its amazing water retention capacity makes it an excellent moisturizing agent.
- Thanks to its tightening and firming capacity , it lifts the skin, rejuvenating the look.
- Key player in the re-growth of the area , a function through which new skin is generated and regenerated.
- It clearly intervenes in the elimination of free radicals, responsible for aging.
Oligopeptide-2 Epidermal growth factor (EGF) , a peptide with a key activity in the intercellular communication function , actively participating in cell growth, development and survival.
- Reactivates, regenerates and redensifies the eye contour area.
- Reduces crow's feet
- Reduces dark circles
- Due to its role in protecting, detoxifying and removing skin proteins damaged by oxidative agents such as exposure to pollution, UV light and blue light generated by electronic devices.
Specific plant extracts with incredible properties that:
- They stimulate elasticity and have a firming effect.
- They combat the appearance of wrinkles and reduce the depth of existing ones by up to 15% in one month of application (in vitro study).
- Immediate lifting or tightening effect
- They lift the skin
- They rejuvenate the look.
With each application, all these active ingredients are released and act in synergy to combat and prevent signs of aging, hydrate, detoxify and reduce dark circles.
As a result, your look is transformed, rejuvenated, freed from signs of aging and fatigue, giving your face a youthful and luminous look.
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