Dark circles are one of the major aesthetic concerns. How do you get rid of them when they are hollow? Is it even possible? We answer the questions.

Hollow dark circles under the eyes can give the appearance of a tired face and overall premature aging. These marks that many consider unsightly can be caused by various factors such as genetics, aging, loss of volume under the eyes, stress or certain diseases. Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce the appearance of hollow dark circles, or even completely fade them thanks to drastic methods that allow you to regain a fresh and radiant look. What are the different methods and techniques that can help to effectively eliminate hollow dark circles? They are legion and not always as complicated as you might think.

What is a hollow dark circle?

To know how to treat it, you first need to understand the phenomenon. A hollow dark circle is a visible depression or hollow, usually located under the eyes. It is characterized by a loss of volume and a recession of the soft tissues at this level, which creates a hollow or valley appearance under the skin. Hollow dark circles can make the eyes appear sunken or tired, and they can be more pronounced when the skin is thin or when the level of fat under the eyes decreases with age.

Common causes of sunken dark circles include natural aging, loss of collagen and elastin in the skin, loss of fat under the eyes, and hereditary or genetic factors. Lack of sleep, stress, poor diet, and an unhealthy lifestyle can also contribute to the appearance of sunken dark circles. Sunken dark circles can differ from dark circles with color, which are usually caused by excessive skin pigmentation. While dark circles with color can be treated with color correctors or specific topical treatments, sunken dark circles often require more targeted approaches to restore the volume and appearance of the skin under the eyes...

How to avoid the appearance of this type of dark circles?

Can we really prevent their appearance? And how can we remove these dark circles that torment us? The hollow dark circle cannot really be avoided because it is a physical characteristic often linked to genetics. However, we can already fade it by adopting good habits.

Always bet on good hydration

Maintain good hydration by drinking enough water throughout the day (at least 1L per day, up to 2L in summer). It's no longer a secret that well-hydrated skin tends to be more supple and less prone to the formation of hollow dark circles.

Get enough sleep!

Going to bed early is not a purge, especially when you know all the benefits of a good night's sleep. Make sure you get the recommended amount of sleep, preferably between 7 and 8 hours per night. Insufficient sleep can make your skin look dull and tired, accentuating the appearance of dark circles under your eyes. Note that everyone's sleep time is different, so choose a rhythm that suits you above all.

Use sun protection

It's the new credo of cosmetics, sun protection is every day and it's essential if we want to preserve our youthful capital, beauty but also the quality of our skin. Use a sunscreen to protect the delicate skin around the eyes from damage caused by the sun. UV rays can accelerate skin aging and contribute to the loss of volume under the eyes.

Learn to manage your stress

There is nothing worse than stress to damage our body. It can be seen both inside and out. Yes, it is a fact, excessive stress can affect the quality of your skin... To avoid this, regularly practice stress management techniques, such as meditation, mindful walking, yoga or deep breathing exercises.

Protect your eyes and the area around your eyes

It makes sense, and yet we (too) often forget to pay attention to the eye area... Wear sunglasses when you are exposed to bright or windy conditions, to avoid excessive squinting. Repeated squinting of the skin can lead to the formation of wrinkles and hollows under the eyes. Apply an eye contour serum morning and evening to hydrate and nourish the extremely fragile skin surrounding the eyeballs.

Adopt a healthy lifestyle

Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol in excess ... Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can affect the quality of the skin and contribute to the formation of dark circles under the eyes. We know this well, but putting new habits in place can be more complicated than we think. To start, go gradually, try to replace a desire to smoke with a sip of ice water for example.

Adapt your beauty routine

Nothing beats a beauty routine that's tailored to your needs! Adopt a routine that's tailored to you, using hydrating and nourishing products for the under-eye area. Choose eye creams that contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, or caffeine, which can help prevent the formation of dark circles.

Some natural methods to fade dark circles

1. Massage: Perform a gentle massage around the under-eye area to stimulate blood and lymph circulation. Use clean fingers and gently tap from the inner corner of the eye outward. This can help reduce the appearance of sunken dark circles by promoting fluid drainage and improving circulation.

2. Cold compresses: Apply cold compresses to the area of ​​sunken dark circles for a few minutes each day. You can use brewed and cooled tea bags, cold spoons, or compresses soaked in cold water. The cold can help reduce inflammation and constrict blood vessels, which can reduce the appearance of sunken dark circles.

3. Cucumber or Potato: Place slices of raw cucumber or potato on your eyes for about 15 minutes. These vegetables contain anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that can help reduce dark circles and refresh the skin.

4. Herbal infusions: Certain herbs can be beneficial in reducing the appearance of dark circles. For example, you can brew green tea bags, chamomile tea, or peppermint tea, then let the mixture cool in the refrigerator. Soak cotton pads in the cold infusion and apply them to your eyes for a few minutes. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of these herbs can help soothe the skin and reduce dark circles.

5. Healthy Diet: Eat a balanced diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, especially those high in antioxidants and vitamins. Foods such as berries, citrus fruits, spinach, carrots, and avocados can help promote healthy skin and reduce dark circles.

6. Conceal with makeup: there are now all sorts of extremely effective products to play with shadows and light and give the impression of filling in the hollow dark circle. By applying a corrector that will correct the color and then a concealer that will bring light to the area, you can effectively give the illusion of fading the dark circle. The good tip? Stretch your concealer towards the temples for a light and lifted effect. At the cheekbones, add a touch of highlighter to brighten everything up.

It is important to note that these natural methods can be beneficial for some people, but the results vary depending on the underlying cause of the dark circles. If you prefer something more effective and your hollow dark circles are very pronounced, you can also go to a cosmetic specialist who will be able to offer you suitable methods such as hyaluronic acid injections or injections of filler or your own fat at the dark circles. For even more radical treatment, there is still the solution of cosmetic surgery operations for a definitive treatment of dark circles.