Published: August 30, 2023
Although dark circles under the eyes aren’t usually related to medical problems, there’s no denying how they can make a person look incredibly tired, as well as so much older than they really are. This is why so many people seek out ways in which they can reduce the appearance of their dark circles and shadows – doing so brightens up and evens out the look of the face while giving it a more youthful appeal.
With that said, how do you go about choosing an eye serum or cream that can do this effectively? That’s where Avinichi can help. Read on as we share our top tips on picking the perfect products for dealing with your darkened eye area.
What Causes Dark Circles?
Before we begin, let’s take a look at some of the most common causes of dark circles. While some may be out of your control, others are down to lifestyle factors, enabling you to tackle the problem at its root:
- Genetics – research shows that dark circles are often hereditary
- Hyperpigmentation – this causes the skin to darken and is usually triggered by sun exposure
- Dehydration – dark circles can sometimes form when the body and skin are lacking in water
- Sleep deprivation – a lack of sleep soon results in dark circles and shadows forming under the eyes
- Aging – this causes the skin to thin, making the dark blood vessels under the eyes more noticeable
- Rubbing your eyes – this causes blood vessels to swell and break, leading to dark circles
- Dermatitis – this skin condition sometimes causes the blood vessels under the eyes to show through the skin
- Lifestyle factors – everything from smoking to high stress levels can contribute to dark circles
As you can see, many of the factors that contribute to the appearance of dark circles can be mitigated by making a few tweaks to your daily habits. Whether this may be making an effort to not rub your eyes, ensuring that you get more sleep, or learning some stress relief techniques, deciphering the cause of your dark circles should always be your first move if you’re trying to get rid of them.
Choosing Eye Serums and Creams for Dark Circles
What should you do if the cause of your dark circles is out of your control? That’s where eye serums and creams come in. The right formulas will quickly fade the look of your dark circles and shadows while also helping with other eye-related issues, from puffiness to crow’s feet.
How do you go about choosing the best eye care products?
Seek Out Antioxidants
Antioxidants are revered for how they keep the skin feeling protected against cell damage. In many cases, dark circles develop due to environmental damage, making antioxidants a must.
When it comes to choosing from the many antioxidants out there, vitamins are always a winner. In fact, vitamin C is particularly beneficial because it has also been proven to reduce the look of excess pigmentation in the skin.
That’s why you’ll find vitamin C, along with vitamins A and E, in the Avinichi Dark Circle Eye Perfecting Cream. This eye cream contains resveratrol too, another exceptional antioxidant. Numerous studies have proven resveratrol to be a superstar at diminishing the look of skin aging. Therefore, whether your dark circles have been caused by environmental damage, hyperpigmentation, or aging, this eye cream will be able to help.
Look for Hydrating Formulas
The more hydrated your skin is, the plumper and brighter it will look. On the opposite end of the scale, dehydrated skin looks sallow and thin, resulting in the blood vessels underneath the eyes showing through as dark shadows.
So, to keep the appearance of dark circles at bay, make sure that your eye care products contain plenty of hydrating ingredients. As you probably know, hyaluronic acid, or sodium hyaluronate, is one of the best hydrating compounds out there. However, there are plenty of others to try as well, including glycerin and aloe vera. They all have humectant properties, enabling them to bind moisture to the skin.
You’ll find all three humectants in the Avinichi Eye Rescue Phyto-Serum. This is a super-silky, lightweight formula that quickly sinks into the skin and bestows it with hydration. The result is an eye area that looks fuller, plumper, and thicker, therefore making dark circles less noticeable.
Another hydrating eye care product worth checking out is the Avinichi Noni Advanced Hydro-Gel Face & Eye Mask. This mask contains a blend of hydrating compounds and potent antioxidants. Designed for monthly use, this mask will leave your eye area looking beautifully luminescent!
Prioritize Peptides
For many people, dark circles are caused by the aging process. As the skin ages, collagen and elastin integrity decline. These are the proteins that essentially hold your skin up from within, giving it its structure and elasticity. As they begin to degrade, the skin starts to sag and thin out. Not only does this lead to the appearance of dark circles under the eyes, but it also causes the eye area to look droopy and creased.
Peptides are ingredients that can help with all of this. They give the skin a smoother and thicker finish, therefore eliminating the appearance of both dark circles and fine lines.
That’s why you’ll find a blend of two different peptides in our Eye Rescue Phyto-Serum. Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 come together to leave the skin feeling stronger, better supported, and decades younger.
Go With Ingredients That Lighten the Look of Pigmentation
If your dark circles are caused by hyperpigmentation, then it goes without saying that the first thing you should do is ensure that your eye area is always protected from sun damage. After all, UV rays are the main cause of skin discoloration. Allow your skin to continue to be damaged and not only will your dark circles worsen but you’ll also likely soon notice other dark spots forming around your face.
In addition to covering your skin with SPF to prevent exacerbating your dark circles, it would also be worth looking for ingredients that have been proven to lighten the look of discoloration. We’ve already discussed how vitamin C does this well, but other ingredients have the same effect.
Licorice root extract is one, with studies confirming that it quickly helps to reduce the look of hyperpigmentation. Green tea extract has a similar effect. Its antioxidants work to fade the appearance of discoloration while also brightening and tightening the complexion. You’ll find both of these ingredients in the Avinichi Eye Rescue Phyto-Serum.
How to Use an Eye Serum and Eye Cream
Once you’ve chosen an eye serum and eye cream, it’s important to understand how to use these products correctly. Failing to do so will prevent them from working to their full potential, meaning that you won’t see the results that you were hoping for.
So, to start with, make sure that your skin has been thoroughly cleansed. Your eye area needs to be free of any dirt, oil, and other impurities before you start slathering serums and creams over your skin.
With that said, the eye area is also known for being very thin and fragile, so you need to use a gentle cleanser to avoid causing even more damage to this delicate skin. The Avinichi Noni Mousse Cleanser would be the perfect choice. It moisturizes as it cleanses, leaving the skin feeling soft and supple. Follow up with the Noni Pore Purifying Toner for an extra dose of hydration and your eye area will be perfectly prepped for your eye care products.
Serums should always be applied before creams. So, once your skin has been cleansed and toned, apply your chosen eye serum. Start at the inner corners of your eyes and work your way underneath your eyes, until you reach the outer corners. As you move across your skin, gently tap the serum in. Then, finish off by tapping a small amount of product onto your eyelids too.
Give your serum a minute or so to soak into your skin, but don’t allow your skin to completely dry out. Then, using your ring finger, follow the same route across your skin but with an eye cream this time.
Once you’re done, lock everything in with a rich face moisturizer, such as the Avinichi Noni Night Repair Cream.
Other Ways to Erase the Appearance of Dark Circles
Now that you have your eye care routine organized, it’s time to look into some of the other ways in which you can reduce the appearance of your dark circles.
Firstly, make sure that you’re getting enough sleep. A minimum of seven hours each night is a must if you want your eye area to look fresh and bright. It can also help to add in an extra pillow while you snooze. The more elevated your head is, the less chance there is of fluid pooling under your eyes. This will help to prevent the look of puffiness and dark shadows.
Laying a cold compress over your eye area can be useful too. The cold temperatures cause blood vessels to constrict, making them less noticeable. Storing your eye serums and creams in the fridge will have a similar effect.
Of course, if all else fails, you can always seek help from a professional. There are a number of treatments out there that could potentially help with your dark circles, depending on their cause. From chemical peels to laser therapy to dermal fillers, a consultation with your dermatologist will point you in the right direction if your efforts at home haven’t helped to shift your dark circles yet.
Erase the Look of Dark Circles With Avinichi
Here at Avinichi, we’ve always highlighted the importance of giving the delicate skin around the eyes the attention that it deserves. That’s why we have an entire collection, the Camu Camu Collection, dedicated to the eye area. Not only will these products help you to fade the look of your dark circles and shadows, but they’ll also tackle the appearance of puffiness, fine lines, and sagging skin, lifting and firming your complexion to bring that youthful sparkle back to your eyes.
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