Dark circles under the lower eyelids are common in men and women. Dark circles under the eyes are commonly caused by thinning skin or from swelling and enlarged blood vessels. Often accompanied by bags, dark circles can make you appear older than you are. To make matters worse, they can be difficult to get rid of.
People often think dark circles are due to tiredness and a lack of sleep. Although this can be one cause, there are other reasons for dark under eye circles. Some of the most common causes of true under-eye circles are:
- Allergies
- Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- Contact dermatitis
- Fatigue
- Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
- Heredity
- Skin colour irregularities
- Rubbing or scratching your eyes
- Sun exposure, which prompts your body to produce more melanin (hyperpigmentation), the pigment that gives skin its colour
- Skin changes that happen with aging.
The red and infrared light therapy used in the Photizo Blush has been shown to help with improving the overall look and feel of dark under-eye circles, creating a smoother and more youthful appearance.
How will light therapy help to reduce dark under-eye circles?
- Increases circulation and the formation of new capillaries. This brings an immediate healthy glow to the skin, as new capillaries mean more oxygen and nutrients to each skin cell.
- Increases lymph system activity. This reduces swelling and puffiness, as the lymph system is actually made more efficient over time, resulting in healthier skin overall.
- Stimulates the production of collagen and fibroblasts. Collagen is what is responsible for the elasticity, firmness, and fullness of your skin. The increased production of collagen and fibroblasts is what smooths the texture of the skin.
- Causes the release of ATP, or raw cellular energy. This provides energy to the cells to make the most of the additional blood, oxygen, nutrients, detoxification, growth, and repair.
