Sick of dark circles under your eyes? Want to get rid of them; well, let’s see how. First things first — what are they? Dark circles are hyperpigmentation due to constricted blood vessels or thinning of skin around the eye, giving that area a much darker appearance. “You need to sleep more” is what you must’ve heard if you have them as the most common and known reason is lack of sleep but, it is not limited to that. Other reasons for the same are dehydration, allergies, anemia, over exposure to sunlight, ageing, thyroid, smoking, genes, among many more. This makes it hard to pin-point a single issue and fix it.
So, what do we suggest? First, improve your diet. Have food items rich in vitamin C and flavonoids. Include grapes, papaya, carrots, avocado, broccoli, cherries, etc. in your diet. These help battle hyperpigmentation like none other. This may make your tummy happy, but your skin needs more — it isn’t enough to just add nutrients in your diet. Skincare is equally important.
Hyperpigmentation can be fought off by various nutrients such as retinol, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, caffeine, and green tea. Based on your skin type — each product takes 2–4 weeks to show effects.
Some recommended gels are:
1. Under eye cream by Re’equil (Re’equil currently has a 5/5 rating for its skin care products). A survey by them showed that 87% of the consumers noticed a difference in 4 weeks. Its main components are Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, which is rich in Vitamin B, Diacetyl Boldine which works to reduce and control pigmentation and Sodium Hyaluronate which reduces dryness of the skin. Priced at INR 550 for 20g, it is affordable and effective.
2. Under eye gel by The Man Company (Product has a 5/5 rating based on 34 reviews). The key ingredients used in this product are caffeine — it has anti inflammatory properties which help in decreasing puffiness and soothing under eyes. Caffeine also works to tighten and brighten the skin; hyaluronic acid — it is effective in lightening and hydrating the skin. It is prices at INR 399 for 15gms. This product comes as a roll-on bottle which is very efficient to use.
3. Bright Years Under-Eye Recovery Gel by Plum Goodness (Product has a 4.5/5 rating based on 202 reviews). It uses natural extracts derived from hawkweed and daisy which reduce the appearance of dark circles. The plant cell stem extracts reduce visible signs of skin aging and hyaluronic acid added keeps the skin hydrated. It is priced at INR 925 for 15ml.
The simplest of solutions include mixing vitamin E with aloe vera gel (or just aloe vera gel) and applying it to your black bags every night before sleeping, the results are usually visible after two weeks of continuous usage. Some recommended aloe vera gels are by Patanjali, Mama Earth, Forrest Essentials, Wow Skin, Khadi and Plum Goodness. You can also grow an aloe vera plant in your very own garden!
