I LOOK LIKE A PANDA. HOW CAN I GET RID OF THE BAGS UNDER MY EYES?
Noticed that your eyes look like you’ve joined a COVID-secure Fight Club? You’re not alone. Dark circles are an extremely common concern and, although not life threatening, may have an impact on emotional wellbeing.
The skin around the eye is thin and delicate, covering dark blood vessels and the muscle responsible for moving your eye lid. The dark colour can shine through the thin skin making the area appear darker.
Dark circles, or periorbital hyperpigmentation, have many causes including genetics, allergies, excess skin pigment deposits, ageing, anaemia, hormones, stress, and – of course – lack of sleep. There may be multiple factors at work, each requiring different treatments.
First, one needs to identify the…