How to fight dark circles?

Darker or darker, dark circles are often seen as a sign of fatigue. While lack of sleep can indeed darken the eyes, many other factors are involved in the formation of these bluish, violet and sometimes even brown circles. Wondering how to combat dark circles? NUXE gives you its tips and tricks for a fresh look. 

Dark circles are a discoloration of the under-eye area. This phenomenon is often due to poor blood and lymph circulation in the area around the eyes. The skin is much thinner there than on the rest of the body: when blood pigments stagnate in this area, dark circles appear. This is known as a vascular ring. Its color varies according to your skin tone (from blue to violet). There are also pigmented dark circles, sometimes turning a very dark brown. Darker skins are more prone to these. Many factors can cause dark circles under the eyes:

• Lack of sleep (vascular dark circles).

• Genetic inheritance (pigment circles).

• A high concentration of melanin under the eyes (pigment circles).

• Skin aging. The fat between the skin around the eyes and the orbital bone disappears, causing a loss of volume and hollow circles.

• Your lifestyle (vascular circles).

Dark circles are not inevitable! A few simple gestures can help you prevent their appearance. Start by getting a good night's sleep to prevent the appearance of dark circles. Limiting your alcohol consumption and your exposure to tobacco are two good reflexes to adopt to relieve congestion around the eyes. Of course, the daily use of a specific skincare product is an essential weapon in the care of this fragile area. You'll prevent the formation of dark circles and limit puffiness and puffiness.

Wondering how to combat dark circles naturally? Here are some grandmotherly remedies to try:

• Cold

Place two metal teaspoons in the fridge for half an hour, then place the domed side under your eyes for a few minutes. Cold activates blood circulation and encourages lymphatic drainage: ideal for reducing vascular dark circles.

• Green tea

This powerful antioxidant contains polyphenols that stimulate microcirculation (blood and lymphatic). Prepare a cup of tea and set aside 10 cl for your homemade anti-dark circles treatment. Once your preparation has cooled, soak two cotton pads and place them over your eyes.

• Cucumber

Cut two slices and place them on your eyes to take advantage of its refreshing action. They'll help decongest the eye area. Made up of 95% water, cucumber also provides additional hydration.

Fighting dark circles is one of the most widespread beauty concerns. That's why NUXE has developed a range of eye contour care products specially designed to keep your eyes looking fresh over the years. With the Prodigieuse® Boost multi-correction eye balm gel multi-correction eye balm gel acts on puffiness and dark circles. Visit Eye Flash - Anti-Fatigue Moisturizing Eye Care Crème Fraîche de beauté reduces signs of fatigue and illuminates the eye contour thanks to plant caffeine.

Your anti-dark circles cosmetic care can also offer you an anti-aging action. Thanks to Nuxurince Ultra Targeted Eye & Lip Care Targeted Eye & Lip Care with ALPHA [3R] Technology, more effective than retinol, you can combat dark circles, sagging skin, puffiness and wrinkles. Infused with golden micro-reflectors, the Baume Regard Lumière Nuxuriance Gold smoothes and nourishes the skin, while restoring luminosity to eye contours weakened by age. Men are also affected by dark circles, which is why NUXE Men has developed the Multi-Function Eye Contour . In a single gesture, it reduces dark circles and puffiness, and protects against skin aging..

Eye contour care is essential to combat dark circles, but make-up provides an instant solution for luminous eyes. Two steps are all it takes to camouflage dark circles with make-up. After applying your anti-dark circle moisturizing eye contour, apply a few dabs of a concealer in the opposite color to your dark circles. For blue or purplish circles, go for mustard yellow or orange. Do you have brown circles? On a fair complexion, a salmon-pink or beige concealer with yellow undertones will be perfect. If you have dark or black skin, choose a bright orange product with red undertones.

Having evened out your complexion, you can now brighten it up with a concealer. Opt for a shade lighter than your skin tone, unless you have dark skin. In this case, a tone-on-tone shade will offer a more natural result. For deep dark circles, correct the color, then apply a highlighting pen to catch the light and give the area volume, thanks to the optical effect.

Lifestyle, skin aging, hereditary factors: dark circles can quickly darken your look. Fortunately, with our skincare advice, natural remedies and make-up tips, you now know how to combat dark circles. Your eyes will look radiant and revitalized! 

¹In vitro test - February 2022.