A clear sign of fatigue and insufficient sleep can be seen under our eyes when more or less deep dark circles form. Did you know, however, that these puffiness can mean a health problem even more serious than fatigue?
Generally, a little rest and a few good nights sleep is enough to get rid of these bluish halos that our eyes carry. But, in some cases, seeing a doctor for dark circles may be necessary.
The causes of dark circles under the eyes
Dark circles that form under our eyes due to fatigue can take on different colors. Blue, purple, brown or even black depending on your skin pigmentation and your own health. All tastes are in nature ! Sometimes impressive, as these can be dark, dark circles are, however, very different from bruises (or “black eye”) due to injury, or redness caused by infection.
The main cause of these black pockets is totally due to the fatigue that accumulates. But then how can our lack of sleep influence directly in our eyes ? Dr. Fatima Fahs, a dermatologist, explained to Newsweek how this link between the two occurs.
It is therefore not for nothing that we speak of “beauty sleep”. In fact, dark circles occur when the blood vessels located under our pupils dilate due to lack of sleep. And the more we have thin skin, the more the phenomenon will be visible.
Cigarettes and too salty food.
However, other causes can lead to the appearance of dark circles. For instance, a diet too high in salt. Dr. Fahs explains in particular that a high salt content in our body increases water retention and gives a puffy impression below our eyes.
Smoking also leads to the same result, in fact smokers generally have a little less healthy skin. This is due to the chemicals which, on entering the body, attack the collagen and elastin, these precious fibers that give strength and elasticity to our skin. A seasonal allergic reaction can also be the cause of these dark circles, due to the swelling in your eyes and your eyelids.
Doctor Fahs abounds:
“Sinus congestion leads to even more congestion of the veins under the eyes causing the area to swell and become puffy. Other likely causes of dark circles under the eyes are thyroid disease and iron deficiency too called anemia”.
Other causes more trivial can also lead to the appearance of large dark circles under our irises. old age and genetics quite simply. We are not all equal in the face of nature and time.
Sources used:
Newsweek: When aren’t the dark circles under your eyes from fatigue?
