Anti-dark circles treatment: 5 effective active ingredients!

Pigmented dark circles , blue circles, bags , hollow eye contours , wrinkles, crow's feet... All these problems make your eyes look tired and dull. Are you looking for an anti-dark circle treatment ? In this article, discover the active ingredients that you should find in an anti-bag treatment to apply around the eyes. Also take advantage of the EYE RE-7® multi-corrector eye contour treatment to bring your eyes back to life.

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What causes dark circles?

In the first case, blue circles, called vascular circles , correspond to the appearance of a bluish concentric circle around the eye . This type of dark circles comes from a dysfunction of the blood and lymphatic circulation, which normally drains several elements and in particular, blood pigments. Accumulated, blood pigments can form a mass under the thinnest layers of the skin. With age or for genetic reasons, the microcirculation of the lower eyelid becomes less efficient. The blood capillaries mainly composed of collagen, thus become more distended and venous stasis appears to the point of pigmenting the skin.

In this second case of dark circles , the circles are brown to chestnut and are called pigmented circles. The mechanisms leading to their formation are varied. Since the epidermis and dermis of the lower eyelid are very thin, the skin easily shows excess pigment and particularly the accumulation of melanin pigments in the superficial layers of the epidermis. Pigmented circles tend to appear on people with dark skin.

Finally, we also distinguish between pigmented dark circles and hollow dark circles . They are often the result of the disappearance of the fat between the skin and the orbital bone : this phenomenon is called skeletonization or orbitalization of the eyes . We can then see the edge of the orbital bone through the skin.

Top 5 anti-dark circle active ingredients

Caffeine to reduce dark circles under the eyes

Caffeine is an active ingredient found in coffee, tea, mate, guarana and a little bit in cocoa. It is known for its reducing effects on dark circles . If caffeine is so popular with cosmetic brands , it is because of its many virtues. Its vasoconstrictor effects tone blood vessels and activate blood microcirculation.

You can use caffeine-based cosmetics every day, morning and evening. To see a reduction in dark circles , it must contain at least 5%. The results begin to be noticeable after a few weeks.

Did you know that there are different types of dark circles? Hollow dark circles, pigmented dark circles, blue dark circles and bags. Discover their characteristics in the article: how to take care of the eye area ?

Hyaluronic acid to hydrate the eye contour

It is impossible that you have never heard of hyaluronic acid . This active ingredient has recently become the darling of skincare addicts. It is naturally present in the human body. It is located in the dermis and to a lesser extent in the epidermis.

It has moisturizing properties and acts in the layers of the epidermis to boost collagen production and prevent sagging. It is particularly effective in combating sagging skin and therefore filling in hollow dark circles .

This product can be used every day, morning and evening. It is effective when its concentration in cosmetic products is low, less than 2%. To see the first results, you have to wait between 1 and 2 months.

Bakuchiol to remove traces of fatigue under the eyes

Bakuchiol fights wrinkles, fine lines and loss of firmness. This active ingredient is an alternative to retinol, as it has similar properties. The only difference is that bakuchiol is more soothing. It is suitable for all skin types , especially sensitive skin, unlike retinol.

It can be applied morning and evening daily. Its effectiveness is observed when it is concentrated at a minimum of 0.5% and a maximum of 2%.

Hexylresoricnol to restore a brighter look

This hard-to-pronounce active ingredient has antioxidant and lightening properties. It is used in cosmetics and parapharmaceuticals, particularly in anti-dark circle creams to lighten the eye area .

Moreover, it is four times more effective than hydroquinone in brightening the skin and limiting melanin production. In cosmetic products, it is generally concentrated at 1%. You can apply it in the morning and evening every day.

Synastol® TC to boost collagen production around the eyes

Synastol is an extract of haritaki, a medicinal plant used in ancient pharmacopoeia in India, Tibet and China. It is used in cosmetic products because of its anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties. This superfruit extract helps reduce the appearance of dark circles and boost collagen production.

How is EYE RE-7® anti-dark circle treatment effective in removing dark circles?

The EYE RE-7® multi-corrector eye contour combines the 5 active ingredients presented above, in addition to Argireline (lifting active ingredient) and HydraSynol® DO (hydrating active ingredient).

It was formulated to:

• Even out skin and correct hyperpigmentation around the eyes ;

• Reduce puffiness;

• Smooth and hydrate the eye area ;

• Firm and improve the appearance of this area.

Its light texture allows easy and rapid penetration into the skin. Over 28 days, more than 75% of women who tested the product noticed a clear improvement in the appearance of their dark circles .

To apply it, you need to take a little product on your fingers. The equivalent of a grain of rice is enough. Using your little finger, apply light pressure starting from the inner corner of the eye to the outside.

What ingredients should be avoided around the eyes?

The eye area is a thin and fragile area. We recommend that you:

• Use a treatment that is suitable for this area and avoid creams that are too heavy. Remember to check the composition of the products carefully.

• Avoid essential oils and products containing salicylic acid or fruit acids .

• Take fragrance-free products at the risk of causing irritation and redness.

• Remember to protect your skin with SPF 50 sunscreen in both summer and winter when you buy unifying treatments. Wearing sunglasses is strongly recommended before any exposure to the sun.

On the same theme, we recommend the article 👉🏾 Pigmented dark circles: recognizing and treating them .

Effective anti-dark circle treatment: hyaluronic acid injection

During the aesthetic medicine consultation, the surgeon assesses the reason why the dark circles are marked. The aesthetic doctor then assesses whether the filler will make your eyes look less tired and remove dark circles. Dark circle filling is done in the office. Hyaluronic acid injections last between 15 and 30 minutes. It all depends on the complexity of the dark circle. There are two techniques for filling dark circles with hyaluronic acid:

• Cannula injection

• Needle injection

Although needle injection is significantly more precise, it carries a greater risk of bruising and swelling.

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