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What causes dark circles?

For your eyes only - What causes dark circles?

The venous and lymphatic circulation in skin around the eyes occurs through large vessels. All waste passes through this return circulation. If it is ineffective, blood pigments no longer move through the vessels: they accumulate in the connective tissue and give the skin a particular color, varying between yellow and black. These are dark circles.

There can be many causes for the appearance of dark circles: fatigue, stress and genetic factors alter the tone of the lymphatic channels, which contract like a reflex, depending on each person’s sensitivity.

It can be cause also by poor blood circulation, the use of certain medicines, illness, etc.

Dark circles that are temporary appear at the end of the day. Blood pigments no longer flow within the blood and build up in the connective tissue, giving the skin a blue-tinted color.

Dark circles can also be hereditary. In this case, they are permanent and the result of skin hyperpigmentation.

How to apply and massage your eye area effectively

Products should be gently applied with light patting movements; in this way, circulation is slightly stimulated.

Above all, do not pull on the skin or tighten it with the fingers.

The application technique should be a "draining" technique. Always begin at the top of the nose, then work along the arch of the eyebrows, come back along the lower eyelid and up to the corner of the eye near the nose. By repeating this movement, you relieve tensions in the face and tiredness in the eyes, and help reduce puffiness, dark circles and fine lines.

Suggested product

Lierac DIOPTICERNE - Corrector for under eye dark circles
This double-action cream actively corrects the appearance of both types of dark circles:

For "blue" circles, this high-power formula uses a duo of medicinal plants - butcherbroom and arnica - widely used and renowned for its "anti-bruising" and stimulating action. For maximum effectiveness, this phytotherapic duo is accompanied by vitamin E, a potent free radical scavenger, which helps to protect the skin against external aggressions. Available in tinted version.For "brown" circles the exclusive LIERAC depigmenting complex is used: this combination of stabilized vitamin C, mandresy extracts and microalgae has demonstrated its effectiveness in helping lighten the appearance of hyperpigmented areas. Available in tinted version.

Untinted version: Gently massage on morning and night after make-up removal. Begin application at the inner corner of the lower eyelid, then glide over the dark circle several times in the direction of the outer eye corner. With the index and middle fingers, lightly tap the area in the same direction to stimulate surface circulation and enhance absorption of the cream.

Tinted version: Apply a very small amount of product, then spread without massaging. Apply make up as usual.

 
 
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