Introduction

Dark under-eye circles and puffiness are two of the most common problems people face when it comes to their appearance. Dark under-eye circles are usually caused by the capillary vessels in your eyes being constricted, which results in less blood flow around your eyes. Puffiness around the eyes may be caused by fluid retention around the blood vessels in your face and neck area. Women tend to get more sleep deprivation than men, so they’re more likely to have dark under-eye circles as well as puffiness around their eyes (especially after a night out partying). Men who experience sleep deprivation also have problems with dark under eye circles but not as much puffiness around their eyes–this is because men tend to store more fat around their necks than women do. That’s why when men gain weight they tend to gain weight all over while women don’t; most women just get fat on their hips while men can get chubby everywhere including their necks

Dark under-eye circles are caused by the capillary vessels in your eyes being constricted.

Dark under-eye circles are caused by the capillary vessels in your eyes being constricted. When you don’t sleep well, your body releases stress hormones that cause blood vessels in the eyes to constrict. This makes the skin under your eyes look darker than normal and can make dark circles more noticeable.

If you have dark under-eye circles, there are several things you can do to minimize them:

You get dark under-eye circles from sleep deprivation, stress, or both.

While sleep deprivation and stress are the two most common causes of dark under-eye circles, there may be other factors at play.

For example, if you’re a woman who gets her period and has dark skin, your menstrual cycle can cause dark circles around your eyes. (Darkness tends to show up more on lighter skin tones.) In addition, certain medications such as ibuprofen or birth control pills may also cause puffiness under the eyes due to water retention in that area.

Blue light from your cell phone or laptop can cause dark under-eye circles.

Blue light from your cell phone or laptop can cause dark under-eye circles. This is because blue light has a shorter wavelength than the other colors of the visible spectrum and thus penetrates more deeply into the skin, where it causes damage to collagen and elastin–two important proteins that support skin elasticity.

Blue light is emitted by cell phones, laptops and other electronic devices. It’s also present in natural sunlight (though not as much). So if you’re outdoors at all during daylight hours, even if you’re wearing sunglasses with UV protection built in–and especially if you spend most of your time indoors–you’re still likely exposed to enough blue light to cause dark under-eye circles over time.

Under-eye circles can worsen if you don’t drink enough water.

Drinking enough water can help flush out toxins, which is why it’s often recommended to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Water also has the added benefit of helping reduce puffiness under your eyes and making them appear less dark. If you want to lose weight and keep it off for good, drinking more water is an important part of managing your overall health and wellness.

If you aren’t already drinking enough H2O each day (and who is?), there are other ways that might work better for you:

Eating a lot of fish can cause dark under-eye circles.

If you’re a fan of fish and seafood, you may be wondering why it’s not on the list of foods that can cause dark under-eye circles. Well, there are many reasons to eat fish: it’s rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids (which help improve brain function), as well as important vitamins like B12 and D. But those benefits come with a tradeoff: mercury contamination from industrial pollution has been linked to neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease in some studies–and some types of fish contain more mercury than others. For example, certain species such as tilefish are high in both mercury levels and vitamin D content; however these same species also tend to have low levels of omega 3s compared with other types such as salmon or tuna.*

If possible try avoiding these kinds or eating them no more than twice per month at most if they’re particularly high in contaminants like lead or PCBs [polychlorinated biphenyls] which may also affect how quickly your body absorbs nutrients from food sources such as whole grains versus refined versions like sugar cubes made outta corn starch

Eating a lot of salt can make your dark under eye circles worse.

If you’re a salt-averse, then this one might be tough to swallow: Salt can make your dark under eye circles worse. The reason has to do with the way our bodies hold onto water, which in turn affects the appearance of our skin.

“Your body retains water when it senses there isn’t enough of it,” says Dr. Bowe. “This is why people tend to retain more fluid after exercising or during pregnancy.” When this happens around your eyes, it can cause swelling that makes them look puffy and dull–making those pesky dark circles even more noticeable!

The good news is that there are ways that we can combat this effect by avoiding foods high in sodium (like cured meats) or increasing our intake of potassium-rich foods such as bananas or potatoes (yum!).

Puffiness around the eyes may be caused by fluid retention around the blood vessels in your face and neck area.

Puffiness around the eyes may be caused by fluid retention around the blood vessels in your face and neck area. If you have this type of puffiness, it is usually temporary (lasting a few hours to a few days) and can be treated with cold compresses or rest.

Permanent causes of under-eye circles include:

  • Sun damage from too much time spent outdoors without sunscreen protection;
  • Age–as we age, our skin loses elasticity and begins to sag; this makes dark circles more noticeable;
  • Genetics–some people are simply predisposed to having dark circles under their eyes because of their natural facial structure or skin color;

Don’t let dark under-eye circles and puffiness wreck your looks–these tips will help minimize them!

Don’t let dark under-eye circles and puffiness wreck your looks–these tips will help minimize them!

  • Drink more water. Drinking enough water is important for many reasons, including keeping skin hydrated and healthy. Water helps flush out toxins in the body, which reduces puffiness around the eyes.
  • Eat more fish (and less salt). Fish such as salmon and tuna are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids that can help reduce inflammation around the eyes, which leads to less swelling from fluid retention there. Avoiding foods high in sodium can also help prevent water retention around the eyes, so try not to add salt when cooking or seasoning food with store-bought sauces or seasonings like taco seasoning packets that contain MSG (monosodium glutamate), an artificial flavor enhancer linked with headaches and nausea when consumed too much over time.* Get enough sleep every night! Getting enough rest each night allows our bodies time to repair any damage done during waking hours; this includes repairing muscle tissue damaged by stressors such as lack of exercise while also restoring energy levels so we feel rested when waking up each morning rather than groggy after only getting six hours’ worth instead eight

Conclusion

So, there you have it: the science behind dark under-eye circles and puffiness. I hope this article has been informative and helpful! If you’re looking for more ways to minimize your under-eye circles, we recommend reading our blog post on how to get rid of dark circles under eyes. You can also check out our guide on how to get rid of bags under eyes in 7 days or less for more tips on eliminating puffy eyes fast.