Eye Area Concerns: Dark Circles

Periorbital pigmentation or dark circles around the eyes can make you look tired, aged, or even sad. One common cause is eczema or allergies, which can lead to dark circles due to constant rubbing. Hormonal factors like pregnancy or using oral contraceptives can also contribute to dark circles.

Typical visible characteristics of dark circles

• Dark or discoloured skin
• Shadows or hollows
• A tired, dull or aged appearance

Treatment tips that can help with dark circles

• Wear good quality sunglasses when outdoors to reduce sun exposure
• Introduce an eye cream or serum with active ingredients targeting pigmentation
• Ingredients like caffeine will help improve circulation in the eye area
• Apply an eye-safe SPF around the eyes
• Some eye creams contain optical diffusers to improve eye area radiance

Skincare ingredients that can help with dark circles

• Tranexamic acid
• Peptides
• Vitamin K
• Vitamin C
• Caffeine
• PhE-Resorcinol
• Ginkgo
• Ferulic Acid
• Niacinamide

Skincare products that can help with dark circles

Eye creams and serums formulated for dark circles contain specialist ingredients that help brighten and even out the skin tone, without irritating delicate eye area skin area. Dr Webster recommends:

• Lamelle Luminesce Radiant Eye Cream
• Colorescience Total Eye® 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35 Medium
• Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Eye Serum
• ISDIN Isdinceutics K-OX Eyes