Dark circles are not just a matter of fatigue, pigmentation, blood vessels, and aging It is a sensitive area where various causes can work together to cause changes.
It is especially important to understand what type of dark circles you have, as the characteristics vary depending on the cause.

 

1) Summary of the main causes of dark circles

✔ The key point is that each of the three causes operates differently.

① Melanin pigmentation

Pigmented dark circles caused by makeup habits

• Eye pigmentation : Melanin cells accumulate around the eyes, making them look dark.

• Influencing factors

  • The habit of using heavy mascara and eyeshadow every day

  • The habit of drawing a strong eyeliner

  • Irritation or residue from the cleansing process

• characteristic

  • Mainly influenced by makeup and cleansing routine

  • This probably doesn't apply to men.

 

② Blood vessel problems (blood pooling)

The main cause of 'blue dark circles' that make you look tired

• blood retention : A phenomenon in which blood pools in the blood vessels under the eyes, causing them to appear dark.

• common situation

  • Common in young women

  • It looks darker before menstruation, when tired, and after working overtime.

• principle

  • Blood circulation is poor, causing it to stagnate and appear dark.

• Draft-based management direction

  • Some recovery is possible with rest and sleep.

  • If recovery is difficult, vascular laser treatment may be considered.

 

③ Relaxation of tissue under the eyes due to aging

Dark circles under the eyes that develop over time

• Change process

  • As we age, our ligaments become looser.

  • Decreased skin elasticity → Fat tissue descends and eye bags form

• Management direction

  • Regular elasticity management is necessary

  • If the fat has gone down, surgical treatment may be helpful.

 

2) The scientific principle that makes dark circles appear darker

🌗 It appears darker due to 'light reflection and absorption'

 

✔ Basic principles of light

• white : Reflects all light → appears bright

• black : Absorbs light → Appears dark

✔ Why the area under your eyes looks dark

• Dark circle area is light It is not reflected irregularly Absorbed

• The light that came in during this process Scattering, refraction, and diffraction and your vision may feel blurry.

• This difference in light treatment creates a visual effect that makes the under-eye area appear deeper.

 

3) Things to watch out for when managing dark circles

• Management methods may vary significantly depending on the cause.

• Lifestyle patterns such as fatigue and stress also have an impact

• Makeup and cleansing routines play a big role in pigmented dark circles.

• Vascular retention type is greatly affected by condition

• Nonsurgical methods may have limitations when there is downward movement of fat.