UNDER-EYE CIRCLE

Circles around the eyes are a reaction in the sensitive skin around the eyes to stress, a lack of exercise or an oxygen deficit. The body builds an oxygen deficit as a result of late-night parties, for example, or as a result of a lack of sleep, spending too much time in poorly ventilated rooms or smoking. When the blood lacks oxygen the red blood corpuscles turn blue. Some people are born with blood vessels which are very close to the surface of the very thin skin under the eyes, which gives it a bluish hue.

The best cure for dark circles under the eyes is sufficient sleep on a high pillow and plenty of fresh air. You can also alleviate the problem by applying chilled tea bags to the eyes. If these methods do not lead to any improvement, circles under the eyes can be treated with the Harmony laser and yellow light (wavelength 570 – 950 nm). The bluish blood vessels under the eyes contract after only a few sessions, making them far less visible underneath the thin skin.