Every morning, when you look at yourself in the mirror, what do you see? If it’s dark circles and puffiness under your eyes, that’s because you haven’t been using an under-eye cream, of course. And not sleeping enough, but that’s beside the point. It’s one of the most common skincare issues men face in India – those bags under the eyes are stubborn and nothing seems to be working. Dark circles have become so common, it’s actually surprising to see someone without any. How did we, as a society, get here?
Yes, constantly being on the phone and binge-watching shows late in the night is to be blamed. But it’s also about not doing basic upkeep. Skin under the eyes is super sensitive, which is why it needs a specially-made product, designed to get rid of that puffiness and those stubborn dark circles you don’t want to see. Here’s a list of fabulous under-eye creams that’ll get the job done for you!
Before we get to the products, let’s address the reasons behind those dark circles you’ve been seeing all along. It’s a combination of lifestyle issues and ageing-related factors.
Lack of sleep
Genetics
Pigmentation as a result of sun exposure and/or inflammation
Ageing
Dehydration
Iron deficiency (not in every case)
Thin skin/Hollowing which makes the area appear darker
This one’s another common concern, the reasons for which aren’t too difficult to fix, fortunately.
Fluid retention, particularly in the morning or post a meal that’s high on salt
Lack of adequate sleep
Allergy
Genetics
Ageing
Irritation due to a specific product
As with most lifestyle-induced issues, the ‘treatment’ for both dark circles and under-eye puffiness is to fix your lifestyle, first and foremost. Get adequate amount of sleep (7-8 hours every night) and maintain your sleep schedule in a consistent manner. If you can, try and elevate your head a little when sleeping – it helps those who wake up with under-eye puffiness on a daily basis.
Some other things you could do include using a cold compress for a few minutes upon waking up to bring down the puffiness and improving your hydration while reducing your salt intake. But most importantly, you need to start using a good under-eye cream to help brighten your dark circles and also help reduce chronic puffiness under the eyes.
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