The skin around our eyes is very thin, delicate and has fewer oil glands in comparison to rest of the face. As we grow older, the skin loses collagen and elastin, two proteins found in our skin which leads to the skin under our eyes getting wrinkles and dry, mentioned Pooja Nagdev, cosmetologist and aromatherapist, Inatur, Ayurveda and Aromatherapy. Which is why, it is essential to protect the skin under the eyes from UVA, UVB and blue rays.
There are many factors that can lead to the blood vessels under eyes becoming inflamed leading to dark under eye circles, such as over exposure to sun rays or blue rays, ageing, or even genetics. The best way to take care of under eye circles is to follow a routine.
What can be done?
*Apply a good sun protection cream every morning to prevent skin ageing.
*Keep the area under the eyes moisturised and hydrated without weighing it down with heavy creams.
*To prevent the blood from accumulating under the eyes as it leads to darker under eye colour, it essential to tap massage lightly with fingers twice in a day. Do not rub.