Imagine you are someone who has always been
surrounded by books. Your glasses have grown up as have you - changing styles, shapes, and colors. The one thing that hasn’t changed, though, is that smudged kohl look you’ve sported all these years. The funny thing is, you don’t even wear kohl. It’s just dark circles.Your college friends used to remark on them. And now it’s your colleagues – but it’s always the same:
‘Didn’t you get enough sleep last night?’ ‘Are you feeling okay?’ ‘Have you tried using makeup’?
(And you, used to all of these and more, just remind them that your dark circles are here to stay and mask your own irritation by telling yourself that you are okay with them.)
Imagine you have had
a wonderful summer. Your tan is even. Your hair looks brilliant. Your cheeks have a sun-kissed glow. But then you notice that your eyes are surrounded by an odd hyperpigmentation – like they were given extra sunlight during your tanning time. You try putting ice on them. You remember to destress your eyes with cucumber slices every evening. But the hyperpigmentation remains!
(You just shrug at this pesky little change on your face and try not to think about it too much.)
Imagine it's the
evening of an important office event. You have the perfect little black dress on. Your hair is done and you’re putting on makeup. You get your
winged eye in just one swipe of the eye liner.
But then you see a shadow under your eye. You try to fix it; you dab a little more concealer, but it only makes it seem baggier.
(You accept that this is just how it is and try to focus on the rest of your face.)
Dark circles under the eyes – something a vast majority of us have experienced at one point or another in our lives – are never independently occurring phenomena. More importantly, it is never topical. However, because the appearance of your face changes so often (even if in minor ways), you may not notice how, over time, the shadows under your eyes turn into dark circles that ultimately become part of your face.
Under-eye darkening of the skin is fairly common. But if you look closely, dark under-eye skin is often accompanied by darkening of the lower eyelids too. Some other conditions, such as puffiness (eyebags), fine lines around the corners of the eyes and a darker hue near the bridge of your nose are also clubbed under the umbrella term ‘dark circles’. Really, 'dark circles' are called as such because they cover the entirety of the eye area, and not just the under-eye skin! Hence the word 'circle'. What you are in fact talking about is 'periorbital darkening' of the skin around the eyes. In other words, the orbit of the eye and its peripheral region appear darkened or discolored.
Now, the periorbital skin darkening may or may not be something you worry about. It can be a nuisance for some and a real issue for others.
Today, beauty is no longer defined by perfection; instead, it celebrates every feature and imperfection for its uniqueness.
However, if you do have dark circles and are not a fan, it is understandable that you worry about
hiding them; it may even force you to think about more permanent procedures to get rid of the under-eye darkening. It’s also a pesky little thing that makes people remark on your looks, and that can get a bit annoying, can’t it? Because no matter what you say, it won’t erase the force of the truth that your
under-eye circles are noticeable and that
they tend to be noticeable. Read on below if some of this already sounds familiar to you. Because while
periorbital dark circles can appear for a range of reasons, today, we have the science and the wisdom to combat them. Let’s first understand ‘dark circles’ a little better.
In a word – everyone. It is a great myth that only women of a certain age are susceptible to under-eye darkening. Men and women, and even young adults, can and do develop dark circles around the eyes if their inner well-being is compromised.
Commonly attributed to ‘lack of sleep’, dark circles actually occur for different reasons in different people.
Before we explore the causes for this physical change, something important to remember is that dark circles are not a medical condition in themselves and do not represent the need for medical intervention.
Several reasons and underlying causes lead to darkening of the skin around the eyes. Here are ten causes that resound with most sufferers:
1. Age
2. Fatigue
3. Allergies
4. Stress
5. Dehydration
6. Overexposure to the sun
7. Anemia
8. Sleep Deprivation
9. Poor diet
10. Smoking and alcohol consumption
11. Genetics
12. Some health conditions
1. Age
Aging for the skin means thinning, losing elasticity, and producing less and less collagen. With age, the darker blood vessels under the skin start to show more, and this turns into a shadow-like darkening of the under-eye area.
2. Fatigue and eye strain
At times, extreme exhaustion and tiredness cause darkening of the delicate skin around the eyes and even the mouth. Similarly, excessive straining of the eyes caused by increased screen time leads to enlargement of the blood vessels around the eyes, ultimately creating dark under-eye circles.
3. Allergies
While not usually associated with the eyes, allergies can, in fact, trigger dark circles in many people. If your allergy symptoms include itchy eyes, redness, and dilated blood vessels, then chances are that every allergy attack will also cause your under-eye skin to puff up and likely darken over time.
4. Dehydration
As is the case for the rest of our body, hydration affects our eyes and the delicate under-eye skin as well. When the body loses essential moisture, it fights to preserve whatever it has left. This causes water retention, bloating, and puffing in several areas of the body, including the face. If you face frequent symptoms such as these, you might want to take a look at how much water you intake on a daily basis.
5. Overexposure to the sun
Commonly loved for its tanning effects, something we don’t think about is how the harsh rays of the sun impact our eyes. Too much sun causes excess production of melanin. When produced in high amounts (which the body does not need), melanin leads to deeper pigmentation of the most affected skin, such as the skin around the eyes. So those stylish sunglasses are not just good to complete your look; they’re essential for protecting your eyes!
6. Anemia
This should not come as a surprise, but you would be amazed to learn how often it is forgotten when looking for reasons for dark circles. If you have lower levels of red blood cells, it is also possible that you develop patches of pale or even dark skin around the eyes, mouth, and knuckles. Time to check your iron intake and your overall diet.
7. Poor diet
What you put into your body eventually decides how you will feel on the inside and look on the outside. So, it makes sense that a body deprived of essential fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients will develop hyperpigmentation, skin darkening and loss of elasticity. One of the outcomes of poor nutrition is also dark circles around the eyes.
8. Smoking and alcohol consumption
People who smoke regularly are also prone to suffering from sleep deprivation. Because cigarettes contain nicotine, smokers experience a nicotine stimulant effect that not only messes with their sleep cycle but also directly affects their skin, causing it to age prematurely. Similarly, frequent and excessive alcohol consumption leads to dehydration and of course, premature aging of the skin, both of which will show up as dark shadows under the eyes.
Remember, even if you are not a smoker, second-hand smoke is equally harmful to your skin! You might not inhale the smoke, but it settles on your skin, affecting the topical protective layers and breaking down skin barriers, ultimately causing dryness, patchiness, and darkening.
9. Genetics
Of course, with time and some lifestyle and skincare changes, your dark circles may reduce or lighten. But if you find that you are doing everything right, but the shadows under your eyes remain, then dark circles could be running in the family.
10. Stress
Just like it is mentioned above about poor diet, for the delicate skin around the eyes and mouth, it is doubly true that what you feel on the inside shows up on the outside. Stress is a leading cause for many major health issues in all age groups. But what it also does is cause changes in physical appearance. Dark undereye skin is one of the impacts of long term stress.
11. Sleep Deprivation
Lack of sleep, especially for a prolonged period of time may result in stretching out and irritating the folds of the skin under your eyes, giving them a sallow, sunken appearance.
12. Some health conditions
As stated earlier, while dark under-eye skin or periorbital darkening in itself is no cause for alarm, if they are caused by underlying health issues, it might be a good idea to do some investigation and identify the root of this condition. In such cases, there may be other concerns cropping up along with the dark circles.
HOLD ON.
There is one more truth about dark circles that we often forget or overlook - complexion and skin tone differences.
DID YOU KNOW
All
skin tones and complexions reflect color differently. That’s why bright colors give lighter and darker hues on different skin tones!
If you are light-skinned, those darker purplish hues under your eyes are
blood vessels that are too visible.
If you have a darker complexion, the slightly darker tone under your eyes results from more melanin concentration in the delicate folds of skin in that area.
These aren’t even dark circles! So, instead of despairing, you just need to
nourish, hydrate, and massage the skin around your eyes to maintain its elasticity and health!
And, if you DO have dark circles and your everyday topical eye cream is just not cutting it, you may need to look at some more effective alternatives.
So, what can you do?
You might be thinking,
‘I never knew dark circles could indicate so many underlying issues!’ But deeper knowledge is a good thing, especially when it leads to you making better decisions for your well-being. So, now that you know what can cause periorbital dark circles, you can focus on how to combat them and improve upon what you already have! For this, we turn to the ancient science of health and wellness, scripted by nature experts and handed down over centuries and centuries to us, the modern citizens of the world:
Ayurveda.
More than 5000 years ago, healers and medicos learned the secrets of nature and devised ways to implement those lessons into methods of well-being for all. From Ayurvedic texts, we learn that there are
three types of body formations that consequently experience three major groups of issues (doshas); these give us the reason
why a certain person may experience, say, dark circles more than others.
The Three Body Types According To Ayurveda
Pitta (consists of the elements of fire and water and is associated with heat, sharpness, and determination)
Vata (consists of the elements of air and space and is associated with dryness, lightness, alertness, and creativity)
Kapha (consists of the elements of earth and water and is associated with oiliness, juiciness, and heaviness)
According to Ayurveda, dark circles are brought about by an aggravated
vata imbalance. A body governed by
vata will likely have
dry skin, prematurely aging skin and sagging skin. A body that falls under this category will be more likely to experience
dehydration, constipation, and bloating, among other telltale signs.
On the other hand, an imbalance in the
Pitta body type is typically marked by
hot flushes, excessive thirst and hunger, and a burning sensation in various body parts, which can also lead to
darkening of the skin under the eyes and on the sides of the face. According to Ayurveda, consuming food that is rich in fatty acids and salt and also going through a period of extreme stress can lead to a pitta imbalance. In order to address the imbalance, Ayurveda advises
a combination of lifestyle changes, positive practices, and some
herbal and natural solutions.
Some commonly known and practiced ideas for under-eye dark circles are:
1. Self-massage for circulation
A soothing abhyanga or massage around the eyes.
Abhyanga refers to self-massage with purpose. By pressing the key points on and around the eyes, you
help improve circulation, energize the nerves around the eyes, and
relax tense muscles.
This practice also helps ease the enlarged blood vessels into their stable state, which can help
reduce the appearance of dark under-eye circles.
2. Striking an internal balance
A balanced diet and a balanced lifestyle. Creating little moments of balance can do wonders for your outward appearance. If you have been noticing
excessive screen time lately, cut back on the needless scrolling and give your eyes a well-deserved break.
Ayurveda says that even
closing your eyes and sitting in a quiet place for a few minutes can help restore internal balance and reduce stress. Stress reduction directly leads to brightening of the eyes and the face.
3. Inviting Manjistha into your life
Include Manjistha, a herbal wonder for the skin and the eyes,
in your life
in some way. Manjistha is known as an herbal warrior in Ayurveda.
Great for your overall well-being,
this incredibly potent herb can become a great friend to your skin, especially your eyes, and can help you reduce the appearance the dark circles and under-eye shadows. Manjistha is both consumed and applied. It has an array of proven benefits. For concerns regarding topical skin, Manjistha is truly a fast friend when used correctly and in the right format.
4. Using Aloe Vera regularly
Use pure Aloe Vera to cool and soothe the skin under the eyes and infuse the delicate folds with hydration and moisture. Aloe Vera is rich in aloesin and aloin, which fight the signs of ageing and hydrate the skin under the eyes to make it appear lighter and healthier. This rich plant also protects the delicate skin under the eyes to help minimize further damage and maintain elasticity.
5. Utilizing in a new natural ingredient
Introduce Sacred Lotus Seed Extract to your eyecare routine to obtain lighter, brighter, and tighter-looking skin over time. Lotus is that flower that keeps on giving; every portion of this powerful herb is filled with potent skincare ingredients. Lotus seed extract is known for its restorative properties and helps brighten the undereye skin for a more even-toned look.
These rituals and natural treatments can aid in improving your whole periorbital skin darkening issue. However, it can be tricky to identify which herb to take and what quantity to use safely and without side effects. This is why it is always better to rely on an established Ayurvedic name that cares for the environment, cares for nature and cares, more specifically, for you.
Don’t you wish you had something that could give you the right amount of all these Ayurvedic ingredients without the hassle of measuring and mixing? How about something that not just uses nature’s best resources but combines them with modern wellness science’s proven ingredients to every undereye dark circle issue known today? For the busy modern individual, it can be a true blessing to find something that is easy to carry, easy to apply and easy to obtain with the added advantage of it being risk-free. Sometimes, especially when it comes to Ayurveda, if something is too good to be true, it’s still true. And you just need to receive it with open arms and faith in this renowned ancient wisdom.
The Ayurveda Experience brings to you a carefully curated source of Manjistha, Sacred Lotus Seed Extract, Aloe Vera, and Sunflower Seed Wax, along with scientifically proven modern ingredients such as Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, and Shea butter, taking away all the work of collecting, measuring, and identifying the right ingredients and giving you something that works... and works well.
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What is a ‘Periorbital Eyemulsion’? The name says it all! Rufolia works on the periorbital (the skin surrounding the eye) area.
This modern Ayurvedic formulation is not just another undereye cream. Meant to be used on the entire periorbital region, it works on the eyelids, the corners of the eyes and the undereye areas, giving you complete, periorbital care.
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Just apply 3 dots in these 3 strategic places:
And then gently massage in a C-pattern from bottom to top, gently going upwards and blending the soothing softness of this light emulsion into the skin around your eyes.
An Ayurvedic way to apply Rufolia, these three dots help you place your fingers on the pressure points around your eyes. Using this self-massage technique is the optimal way to let Rufolia absorb and work its magic on the entire periorbital region of your eyes..
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The ingredients in Rufolia make it better than a greasy cream, a too-light lotion or a single-focus serum. Rufolia’s light but hydrating texture gives you a soft, velvety sweep of brightening, soothing emulsion all around your delicate eyelids and undereye skin.
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Rufolia is formulated with ingredients proven to be effective and safe on the delicate and thin skin on the face and especially around the eyes. Its star ingredients Manjistha, Aloe Vera and Sacred Lotus Seed have been studied for their brightening, toning and purifying effects on the skin. But that’s not even half of it. Rufolia’s modern formulation boasts of some incredible herbal and safe ingredients, each of which plays a crucial role in ensuring total transformation of the skin around your eyes.
Have a look!
Manjishtha tightens your skin and provides moisture but does not make your under-eyes sticky with a non-oily, matte-like finish.
Loved for its enzyme-strong natural makeup, this less-known plant showed effective results in phytochemical and pharmacological investigations
Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3, an essential nutrient. Naturally occurring Niacinamide is present even inside your own body!
This modest houseplant is an Ayurvedic 'miracle' that is rich in nutrients, boosts immunity and works wonders for your skin and hair.
A lesser-known skin ingredient, now unearthed by Ayurveda, Sunflower Seed wax is derived from sunflower seeds mainly from the pericarp and the integuments.
Fairly recently, this butter derived from Shea Tree, has gained huge popularity in the Western World due to its widespread use in several beauty products.
Coined as 'The Holy Grail for Youthful Skin' by Modern Skin Science, Hyaluronic Acid has made quite a name for itself in the skincare world recently. It is the main component that gives your skin the plumpness and hydration it requires.
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Rufolia is a better choice than concealer or other such cosmetic products, even if you are happy with your under-eye skin appearance. Because it is simply a nourishing natural eyemulsion which helps you do something for just the eyes. Just a few days of use will have you wondering if you are ‘seeing’ things! Because the ingredients in Rufolia are so gentle, it won’t feel like you are applying anything at all. But the impacts of these potent natural herbs are far from invisible. Regular application of Rufolia will give you –
Repeat users love Rufolia for its visible effects and easy applicability.
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But there is another special feature of Rufolia that you might love. Since it is not a cosmetic product, it does not only cater to a specific category of users. The far-reaching impacts of Rufolia also apply to every skin type and every skin tone, making it the go-to eye emulsion for you.
Most undereye creams have the following issues –
The experts behind Rufolia understand the need for a comprehensive eye cream that does not cause more problems than it solves. With Manjistha as the only color-giving ingredient in Rufolia, the only color it has is the lightest peach-pink and because it is a completely natural ingredient, it goes on translucent on every skin tone. Isn’t that magical?
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You can safely invest in Rufolia without worrying about it not suiting your complexion. Ayurveda is nothing if not inclusive and universally beneficial.
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