Blue circles can be the result of a tired face or poor lifestyle, but they can also be genetic! Is it possible to get rid of them? What can you do? 

Blue circles, also known as dark circles or vascular circles, are dark, depigmented marks that appear under the lower eyelid. They can give the impression of a tired look and dull the natural radiance of the face... Fortunately, there are effective methods for reducing or even eliminating these notorious blue circles. What are these simple, practical tips for getting rid of those unwanted dark circles? Whether you're looking for natural solutions, specific cosmetics or lifestyle tips to avoid them, we're interested in everything you can try to get fresh, radiant eyes.

Why do I get blue circles? 

There are several types of dark circles: bulging circles, hollow circles, brown circles, red circles and blue circles, also known as pigmented circles. Before discovering how to make blue circles disappear, it's important to understand the facts behind them. Blue circles are generally due to the transparency and thinness of the skin under the eyes. The thinner and more fragile the skin, the more it reveals the tiny blood vessels and capillaries that lie beneath the surface. Obviously, the factors that can contribute to the appearance of blue circles are many and varied, and include genetics, skin color, fatigue, poor circulation, stress, dehydration and unhealthy lifestyle habits.

Quelle solution pour éviter l'apparition des cernes bleus ? 

It's entirely possible to avoid the appearance of blue circles, but there are a few habits you can adopt to rebalance your daily routine. 

L'hydratation : assurez-vous de bien vous hydrater en buvant suffisamment d'eau tout au long de la journée. Une bonne hydratation aide à maintenir l'élasticité de la peau et à prévenir la visibilité des vaisseaux sanguins sous les yeux.

Avoir son quota de sommeil : c'est selon chacun, qu'il s'agisse de 8h, 9h ou 7h (ou moins) il faut absolument respecter son quota de sommeil pour éviter que la fatigue ne se voit sur le visage et fasse apparaître les cernes bleus. De mauvaises habitudes et un manque de sommeil important peuvent jouer sur la santé et le capital jeunesse... Bien dormir pour mieux vivre, ce n'est pas un mythe ! 

Adopt a healthy lifestyle: this includes reducing or avoiding alcohol and tobacco consumption, eating a balanced diet with less salt, and favoring homemade food as much as possible.

Learn to manage stress: when poorly managed and overly present, stress is downright harmful to mental and physical health by weakening blood circulation. So it's hardly surprising that it's a major factor in blue circles. Practice stress management techniques, such as meditation, yoga or deep breathing, to reduce its impact on your body and skin.

How to treat and conceal deep-rooted blue circles? 

How to remove dark circles? This is a question that often comes up and is at the top of many aesthetic concerns. While dark circles are definitely present, it's not inevitable! If you absolutely want to get rid of them or cover them up, the solutions are quite easy and practical for everyday use. 

Natural tips for treating or concealing dark circles 

• Compresses froides : appliquez des compresses froides, comme des sachets de thé infusés et refroidis, sur les yeux pour réduire l'inflammation et la dilatation des vaisseaux sanguins.
• Lymphatic massage: perform a gentle massage around the eyes to stimulate lymphatic circulation, reduce fluid retention and rid the body of toxins. 
• Balanced diet: eat a diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to boost skin health.
• Facial yoga: regular facial yoga exercises can reduce or even eliminate the appearance of dark circles! These exercises target facial muscles and help boost blood circulation. 

Cosmetic tips for camouflaging or fading blue circles 

• The color corrector: use a peach or orange color corrector to neutralize the bluish tones of dark circles. Apply concealer before concealer for optimum coverage.
• Concealer: Choose a concealer slightly lighter than your skin tone to brighten the under-eye area and camouflage blue circles.
• Fond de teint et poudre : Utilisez un fond de teint adapté à votre type de peau et fixez-le avec une poudre légère et transparente pour unifier le teint et minimiser l'apparence des cernes bleus. Attention n'ayez pas la main lourde, cela pourrait marquer les ridules et vieillir la peau. 
• Eye contour serum: apply an eye contour serum morning and night to provide this fragile area with the active ingredients it needs (hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, peptides, caffeine, etc.) to help diminish the bluish tone of the skin, while also nourishing and moisturizing the skin to make it stronger. For greater effectiveness, you can apply your serum under a special eye contour patch, which will help the active ingredients penetrate deep into the tissues.
• La chirurgie esthétique : un peeling chimique peut être utilisé pour exfolier la couche supérieure de la peau et réduire les cernes bleus. Cette procédure peut stimuler la production de collagène et d'élastine, ce qui améliore la texture de la peau et atténue les cernes. Elle doit impérativement être prodiguée par un professionnel !