Very dark circles and under-eye bags are common concerns in aesthetic medicine clinics. Time and various external factors often leave their mark on the face, especially in the delicate eye area. Dark circles and fine lines are common aesthetic issues that can affect our appearance and self-esteem.
If you want to learn how to get rid of under-eye bags and treat dark circles or wrinkles, keep reading. We’ll show you the best treatments and care tips to prevent and reduce these concerns and restore a fresh, youthful look.
Understanding the Causes of Dark Circles and Fine Lines
Dark circles are a discoloration of the skin under the lower eyelids. The most common causes include:
- Genetics: Some people are more predisposed to having dark circles based on their bone structure and fat distribution around the eyes.
- Age: Aging leads to loss of skin elasticity, thickness, and firmness, enhancing the appearance of fine lines and dark circles.
- Lifestyle: Chronic stress, smoking, alcohol consumption, an unbalanced diet, and lack of restful sleep negatively affect skin health—dark circles are a common result.
- Sun exposure without adequate protection.
- Lack of hydration: The skin around the eyes has fewer sebaceous glands and is prone to dryness, making it more vulnerable to premature aging.
- Hormonal changes can dehydrate the skin and make it more fragile and prone to pigmentation.
There are different types of dark circles:
- Pigmented dark circles (brown or black) are due to excess melanin, either congenital or acquired.
- Vascular dark circles (blue, pink, or purple) result from poor microcirculation in the eye area, leading to thinning and sagging skin.
Very dark circles are more common in individuals with darker skin tones or skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis or melasma. However, both types of dark circles can be treated with Specific.
Sometimes, dark circles are accompanied by puffiness or swelling. These are known as under-eye bags (lower eyelid fat pads), which form when the supporting structures weaken and orbital fat moves downward, creating a swollen, puffy appearance.
Another unsightly condition is the malar festoon, a fold of skin and muscle just below the lower eyelid where it meets the cheek. Caused by fluid retention and resulting in edema in the malar area, it gives a tired, aged appearance. Treatment depends on the patient’s age, skin laxity, and other factors, and may include conservative or surgical options.
Strategies to Prevent and Reduce Dark Circles
To reduce dark circles and get rid of under-eye bags, it’s helpful to adopt the following daily habits:
- Skincare: Use products specifically formulated for the delicate eye area.
- Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
- Healthy diet: Include fruits, vegetables, and antioxidant-rich foods.
- Restorative sleep: Get enough quality sleep. Lack of rest is a leading cause of dark circles.
- Sun protection: Apply sunscreen around the eyes and wear UV-protective sunglasses.
- Cold compresses: Reduce inflammation and swelling with cold chamomile or green tea compresses.
- Professional treatments: If your dark circles affect your confidence, consult an aesthetic doctor for personalized treatments to improve skin tone and texture around the eyes.
Healthy Habits to Maintain Youthful Eye-Area Skin
In addition to the above, consider these habits for maintaining youthful skin around the eyes:
- Remove makeup properly using a gentle, eye-specific cleanser.
- Gently cleanse the eye area.
- Apply eye care products in small amounts with light tapping to stimulate blood flow.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes with your fingers. This common habit can cause infections, injuries, or hemorrhages, and it promotes wrinkles due to the skin’s sensitivity.
Specific Periocular by pbserum: Effective Treatment for Eye Rejuvenation
pbserum has developed Specific Periocular, a biotechnology-driven treatment based on second-generation recombinant enzymes.
The Specific Periocular professional treatment is applied in clinics using microneedling in three sessions spaced 21 days apart. It is complemented by the Home Care Periocular treatment for at-home maintenance.
Benefits and How pbserum Enzymes Work in Specific Periocular
Specific Periocular is formulated with pbserum’s exclusive active ingredients, along with other components:
- Collagenase: Stimulates collagen production and renews skin, improving texture and appearance.
- Liasase: Has a draining effect to reduce edema, releases growth factors, and increases tissue permeability.
- Allantoin: Deeply hydrates, promotes skin renewal, and has a soothing effect.
- Vitamin C: A powerful antioxidant essential for collagen synthesis.
- Ferulic Acid: An antioxidant that protects against photoaging and pigmentation.
- Tranexamic Acid: Helps reduce dark spots through its depigmenting effect.
- Troxerutin: Improves the appearance of vascular dark circles.
Specific Periocular is a minimally invasive and highly effective treatment for the delicate eye contour area. Its benefits include:
- Improvement of fine lines.
- Reduction of dark circles and malar festoons.
- Help in eliminating under-eye bags.
How to Combine Specific Periocular with Daily Care
As mentioned, the professional Specific Periocular treatment is enhanced with the nightly application of the Home Care serum on clean skin. This serum improves skin radiance, evens out skin tone, and enhances appearance.
Fighting dark circles and fine lines requires consistency and a combination of internal and external care. Adopt healthy habits, use the right products, and consult a specialist when needed to rejuvenate your eyes.
