How to Get Rid of Dark Circles? 3 Causes and a Self-Diagnosis Guide for Each Type

There are many people who feel stressed every time they look in the mirror because of dark circles, right?

 

Rather than simply saying, "I couldn't sleep last night," you're probably worried about a dark shadow that won't go away no matter how much you sleep.

 

Because dark circles have completely different solutions depending on the cause, What type am I? Knowledge is the beginning of management.

 

Today, I will explain the characteristics and management methods for the three types: fat, pigment, and blood vessels!

 

1. Dark circles: Why should we first identify the cause?

Dark circles aren't just a symptom of fatigue.

 

The causes are largely divided into three categories: Choosing a management method that doesn't fit your type is a waste of time and money. You can do it.

 

For example, applying whitening cream to dark circles caused by visible blood vessels is unlikely to have much effect, right?

 

Knowing the exact cause will help you develop the right strategy, whether to treat it at home or seek professional help.

 

2. Three main causes and self-diagnosis

Look in the mirror and check which type you are.

 

category	Main causes and principles	Self-diagnosis features
Fat type	Fat or muscle layer under the eyes is visible or bulging	Under the eyes convexly sticking out
pigment type	Melanin pigmentation (rubbing habits, inflammation, etc.)	yellow or brown Feeling strong
vascular type	Blood vessels become swollen due to stagnant blood circulation	navy blue, purple or bluish

3. Customized home care strategies by type

Now that we know the cause, let's learn some management methods that we can implement in our daily lives.

🟦 Vascular type: Promoting blood circulation is key

This is when blood flow stagnates due to fatigue, causing the skin to appear blue.

• Get enough sleep: This is the most basic and important management.

• Acupressure Massage: Gently stimulate the blood vessels around the eyes.

  • Orbital Notch: Press and hold the hollow area above your eye for 10 seconds.

  • Eyelid bone: Press for 5 seconds and massage while moving sideways.

  • temple: Helps improve blood flow by stimulating areas with active lymph circulation.

🟧 Pigment type: Consistent whitening care

It is a condition in which melanin pigment is deposited due to irritation or inflammation.

• How to use whitening cream: You can use melanin, dominance cream, etc.

• caution: To see the effect Every night, for at least 3-6 months Must be applied consistently. (May not be effective for other types.)

4. Professional improvement methods (treatment and surgery)

If you feel that home care alone is not enough, you can consider treatment after receiving a diagnosis from a specialist.

 

If combined with professional treatment, Improvement of about 40~50% You can expect.

• Under-eye fat type: Fat repositioning or removal surgery can alleviate the swelling.

• Under eye bags: Skin thickness is supplemented by injecting collagen proliferation-inducing drugs.

• Vascular type: We use a vascular laser to burn away non-functioning capillaries.

• Pigment type: If whitening creams are not enough, laser toning can help by breaking down melanin pigments.

90% of Dark Book is about 'figuring out the exact type'.

Along with appropriate treatment for the cause, it is important to consistently manage yourself with a caring heart.