Lots of people suffer from dark circles under the eyes, but there are several ways to make things a little brighter
Boys and girls alike can be affected by dark circles under the eyes that make us look older, stressed and tired. Dark circles are the second most common skin complaint after acne.
The skin under the eye area is thin and delicate and, unlike the rest of the body, contains very little fatty tissue.
Blood that passes through large veins close to the surface shows through the thinner, more translucent skin around the eyes, producing a bluish black tint, a bit like a bruise.
There may be also some leakage of blood beneath the surface. While this is a common occurrence, and harmless, it adds to that blue-black colour that makes us look so weathered.
There are several reasons why some people suffer from dark circles more than others.