Can You Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes? Dermatologist Explains | Dr. Sam Ellis
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- Опубліковано 19 лип 2024
- As a dermatologist, I have gotten so many requests to do a video on how to treat or get rid of dark circles under your eyes. So today, that's what we're going to do! In this video, I share what causes dark circles (and under eye bags) and different treatments and skincare products you can use to help get rid of them.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:25 Hyperpigmentation Under Eye
05:05 Skin Shadowing
10:15 In-Office Treatments
15:12 Skincare for Dark Circles
17:11 Skincare Ingredients for Dark Circles
18:14 Lymphatic Drainage
18:58 Subscribe!
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I am one of the types of people that have had dark under eyes my whole life, like literally since I was 3-4 years old. The best things I have done to lessen my dark circles was treat my allergies (I use nasal spray), using spf 50 pa++++ under my eyes daily with reapplication, and just generally keeping under my eyes moisturized and hydrated with a better skincare routine. It's honestly crazy how much better my dark circles look now at 27 then they ever did through my childhood and teens. I've also abandoned the idea that my under eyes will ever look "perfect" without makeup, like you said it's an unachievable concept, and it allows me to by happy with where they are now!
There was a time when I ate 10 bananas every day and during that time my dark circles completely disappeared. I can't do that anymore but I try to eat as many raw veggies and fruits. They really make a difference but I don't think I ll ever be able to make them disappear again.
What sunscreen have you been using under your eyes?
What nasal spray?
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Vitamin K has beef a damn miracle for my hereditary dark circles. Nothing else has ever made a dent, but topical vitamin K has reduced them by at least 70% (which is about as good as I think can be expected). Naturopathica made a fantastic K eye cream but recently reformulated, so I’ve been using a random K cream I found at a health food store. It’s called Reviva. I think what ends up working for dark circles depends on why you have them, it’s different for everyone. Mine are a circulation issue, as opposed to allergies or lack of sleep, and K helps with that.
Orally?
Omg yes! & Tranexamic Acid + Q10! I use the Aroma Naturals vit C,K, Omega & it has Q10. Can sting until youre use to it, so be careful. Been using Numbuzin No. 5 for Tranexamic Acid, but I'm thinking about trying the Anua 4% Tranexamic Acid + 10% Niacinamide. Has anyone tried this?
@@user-dt3wm8rn4j Some oral supplements can help, but research shows that very little of the nutrients go to the skin. I do both, personally. Took supplement for years, but my skin absolutely changed with the AromaNaturals vitK,C,Omega. & again w 4%Tranexamic Acid. Hope this helps! Good luck with your skincare journey!
My daughter has dark circles but personally I think it’s beautiful, it looks like she has eye shadow on. She inherited it from her dad.
I haven’t done any type of anti aging. Did a little bit in the past. I am in the research stage of anti-aging you have outlined brilliantly the under eye. I deeply appreciate your knowledge and video to save many of us from the catastrophe of bad info
Very comprehensive! After years of struggle with fillers, creams, lotions, potions, I did the under eye surgery with an ocular plastic surgeon. So pleased with the results, I wish I had done it earlier! Recovery was not that bad either. Just make sure you do your homework on your surgeon and be prepared to wait to get in to see the good ones. They have long waiting lists!!!
I had under eye surgery in high school which fixed my condition for close to 30 years, but in the past couple years it's gotten just as bad as it was before
Do you have before and after pics?
Hi! Do you have the name of your ocular plastic surgeon? I live in the Bay Area
Such a great explanatory video covering the complexity of causes of dark circles
Thanks for the deep dive, and for pointing out when surgery may be a better option. Btw, love the deeper tones in your hair.
For me, I had the trifecta of genetic dark circles, thinning skin due to age, and age-related volume loss. My under eyes have had major improvement from once a year tear trough filler and two rounds of radio frequency and laser vein ablation. Part of my darkness was because I had very visible blue/purple veins that could be seen through my thinning, fair skin. The RF for the veins was painful, but effective. My doctor recommended a third round, but due to the dramatic improvement I saw from two rounds and the painful was of the process, I stopped at two. I can now wear much less concealer, though you are right to say not to expect to be able to go makeup free.
I’ve watched a few different videos from dermatologists on under eye circles and this is by far the most comprehensive. Thank you! 🙌🏽
Dr Ellis, this is an excellent and very comprehensive review of this common concern. Thank you so much
Thank you for this video and your other content as well! Would you consider doing a video on cruelty free skin care favourites, including high performance/clinical grade products? Thank you!
Dark circles under my eyes is my main skin issue, especially as I age, so I really appreciate this thorough education. Learning what I can do to improve this issue from your substantial information in this video will prove beneficial. Definitely the best video on this subject!
I loved loved loved this video. Thank you for all very useful information!❤
I swear by daily green tea and/or matcha has been THE BEST brightening tip I’ve ever done for my skin. It not only basically totally gets rid of my dark circles, but brightens my overall skin. I drink at least 20 oz daily of (preferably iced) green tea or matcha latte to see results. I’ve done many times of forgetting or not getting around to it, and i notice my skin will look darker within a few days or so. If i get back on green tea/matcha, within a week my dark circles disappear. This has worked SEVERAL times for me over the years!
Ooh! Trying this!
@@AlFatima08 I drink it! At least like 20 oz a day
As always, your videos are so informative. I was pleased to hear you recommend gua sha for lymphatic drainage. I have allergies. I have sinus issues. I have under eye bags. I was only vaguely aware of the possible benefits of lymphatic drainage but never pursued it. I assumed that using an eye cream with caffeine was the answer. Then I discovered face yoga and gua sha massage. I still have bags but they are substantially reduced. And the stress relief of both techniques has been an added benefit.
Very informative. Thank you.
I loved this video, while I have eye bags due to my 66 years on the planet I love an ice roller in the morning while having my coffee. Hoping that someday soon they can help bags without surgery but I love the coolness of the roller on my eyes and face as part of my morning routine.
This was so informative and I love how you broke down dark circles in detail. I always look like someone gave me two black eyes. Would love to see you do a video on drug store priced under eye products for circles. Thanks!
thank you for this video it is very informative ❤️
So informative. Thanks
I am half tempted to go to my hubs tattoo artist and have him put light skin colored ink under my eyes. I call them my wheel wells. They don't get bags but get really dark when I am tired or stressed. I think it has to do with the Sicilian in my family. They ALL had them, straight down my father's side. :( Thank you for making this video. I am on video #2 of yours and they are totally crammed with information! A lot to learn and good information to feed my poor, hungry brain ! Always good. So thank you so much! 💓 🙏
What a helpful and thorough video. What is your opinion of led masks, such as Omnilux, for under eye issues?
Thank you for all this information 😊
Thank you for making such a comprehensive video, your videos are always so informative and easy to understand!
Could you make a video on treatments and/or products that can be used to reduce dark discoloration of the inner eyes? I know that many products can’t be used on all skin around the eyes, and most are intended for under the eye, but I would love to learn about ways to reduce the dark inner eyes, if there are any.
Thanks again for the time you spent creating this content, it was great!
You should do more products for dry/dehydrated skin
I would love to see a video about how to treat and prevent under eye wrinkles
Can you talk about excess pigmentation around the mouth? Thank you for this video! You are a great teacher!
You might want to use good molecules discoloration correcting serum. It's amazing for periorial pigmentation.
Great video ! Do u have a drugstore eye cream u like ??
Do you recommend using both of those eye creams that you recommended or just one. Which one do you think would be better for dark circles and bags under the eyes? Thank you so much for this video!
You really are the best.
How about a makeup tutorial of your favorites
Finding the holy grail concelear has been a life long dream. I don't particularly like wearing makeup but i look some much better when i cover that darkness
legit perspective
Best dermatologist
Eye Dr's that specialize in chronic dry eyes say a big NO to retinol and bakuchiol. They've seen to many whose oil gland in the eye gets destroyed.
Definitely something to be mindful of! I don’t recommend it for people with dry eye symptoms or for those who may be predisposed to it.
Omg didn’t know that.
thank you so so much x
Can you please make a video on microneedling PRF for skin of color to treat melasma and wrinkles. Is it worth it??
I had the hollow shadowing all my life. I once had a woman in a store put her hand under my chin and and (right in front of my mother) say "Who hit you?" My oldest sone has the same thing. Now I have the bulging fat thing going on. So they are dark AND puffy.... UGH! I use a concealer that takes care of the darkness, but nothing I have found has dealt with the puffiness. 😞
Wow, that was a deep dive, thank you!
For me: SLEEP (and the room should not be too warm); cardio in fresh air (walking in nature, basically); cucumbers; some under eye patches, nothing too fancy. I still have those dark circles tho, it's my feature I guess, bc I always had them. Yeah I dislike them but the war on them seems kinda excessive and futile. Sometimes I wear non-prescription glasses to cover up when I'm real tired 😂
Many people who genetically have deep valley of tears and dark circles do not notice any improvement due to more sleep. They might actually at times look even worse after more sleep, so this is not a universal solution. And no, the fact that someone has a darker under eye area does not always mean sleep deprivation. If someone has them all the time it's just their genetics.
Do fade creams work on birthmarks? I have a dark birthmark on my forehead and it goes around my eye. It looks like a black eye. I was curious to know if there’s any options to help remove or lighten it. Thanks in Advance!
I've seen remarkable improvement in the reduction of my under eye dark circles since using DermalMD Dark Circle Serum. It's a must-try for anyone looking to brighten their eyes.
I live in the Bay Area is there any oculus surgeon you can recommend. I have fatty under eyes. Thank you 🙏🏼
I luckily don't struggle much with dark circles, but do have some fine lines under the eyes, and doubly lucky that I am AMAB so society is more forgiving of that😋 I just find using a hydrating moisturizer and an occlusive on top helps plump to the area just enough that it makes me look more awake/more youthful. Thanks as always for the info Dr Sam!
Thank you for bringing to light the complexity of this area. I’ve had tear troughs since I was a child. My family has a tendency for hollowness all around the eye, and I have slight malar pads which make my hollow into a semi-circle. I use every trick from Sephora’s videos to correct my circle but it is still visible. Would filler make the fluid retention in my malar pads worse?
It definitely can. I almost always avoid filler if someone has malar mounds (but of course exceptions exist!)
@@DrSamEllisis there any reason you can think of as to why I only have dark circles under one of my eyes and not the other?
I developed them after several intensely stressful weeks with little sleep when I moved myself and kids out of the family home. Was black like I’d been punched. 6 months later it’s barely improved despite sleep, improved diet, quitting smoking, and using creams.
Maybe check with the primary care. Such excessive stress can trigger gland problems (could be yr thyroid). Hope you find your balance soon
Besides dark circles I have bumps that look like they have liquid in them. What causes those and how do I get rid of them? I notice I get more when I use eye cream every day or a heavy eye cream
I have Sjogrens Syndrome and constantly have to use PF eye drops. How does this effect the eyelid skin?
Are there ocular plastic surgeons you would recommend? Particularly in the midwest if possible.
THD ascorbic acid has been great for lightening up my under eye baggage! Of course theres still some pigmentation, but I'm really surprised by how effective its been! I didn't even buy it for my racoon eyes, total bonus 😊
Thanks
Amen Amen hallelujah! I am 36yr old i have had notice my eye bags since last 4 months and even i don't have money to treatment so sir with your benign consideration and help please suggest me how to remove eye bags naturally 🙏 please
My circles are due to hereditary factors, UV exposure, allergies/rubbing, lazy hydration and skin care practices. But one of the easiest assists I get is from nightly antihistamine. I take Zyrtec year- round. My 13-yo daughter has me studying your videos to hopefully gain some wisdom and initiative to adopt helpful routines
Does it get rid of your dark circles
You are so pretty
are there any treatments for hemosiderin? topical, OTC, Rx, medical devices or surgeries? i’ve even tried lasers w limited success as the hemosiderin and my melanin are too similar for lasers to differentiate. any ideas would be sincerely appreciated, thank you for this comprehensive video dr ellis. 💛
Hi there! Many years ago, my dad had some sort of surgical procedure that he described as removing the broken down red blood cells/their leaking components from under the skin of his undereyes. His staining was so bad, he looked like he had two black eyes. The procedure made a tremendous difference and his undereyes still look good today. I haven't seen anything similar to this type of procedure while researching hemosiderin staining (which I also have) and was hoping this video would mention what that procedure is. It definitely wasn't laser treatment and was resolved in one surgical procedure.
@@lacey_heather thanks for sharing Lacey. i’m glad to hear your dad recovered so well. i’ve never heard of this either, but it gives me something keep an eye out for. cheers!
@@OneGulshan Of course! Good luck to both of us in figuring it out! 😆
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Any budget selections?
if i am looking at an eye care product and looking at the ingredient list how do find growth factors? what are they?
What about over the eyes?? I’ve got this weird marking above my eyelids & below my eyebrows 🤔
What do you think about Butyloctyl Salicylate being an ingredient in so many sunsceens, including colorescience’s sunscreens? I heard it’s an untested sunscreen filter (concerning 😭) that isn’t regulated as a sunscreen filter, so it’s a sneaky way for clean beauty sunscreen brands to increase SPF ratings in their formulation process with organic filters while still marketing themselves as mineral-only sunscreens (while maligning sunscreens with organic filters in the process)
Just watched lab muffins post on this. Very disturbing stuff. I think I'm going to have my friend in Australia start sending me sunscreens from now on since they're much more tightly regulated. I'm so done with beauty industry deception and flat out lies especially when it comes to something as important as sunscreen.
@@vanbriannemodel Yeah, that video blew my mind. It's awful when you spend so much time doing research and you think you're doing the best thing for your skin (I have rosacea, hence my choice of supposedly inorganic sunscreens) and it turns out you've been deceived. I don't mind it having an "inorganic" filter or something resembling inorganic filters, but it being untested in the quantities it's being used is extremely concerning. I'm also considering Australian sunscreens now... My "holy grail" cheap baby bum spf turned out to have Butyloctyl Salicylate...
@@humankaleidoscope4989 Exactly. We do so much research and think we're following the best advice for our health (even with beauty influencers recommending what they also think are safe products), just to find out what we've been confidently putting on our skin this whole time is exactly what we've been warned not to use. They're just hiding inside loopholes. I also immediately went and checked my favorite sunscreen (R&R serum) and thankfully it doesn't have those ingredients. But now I'm still on the hunt for "next generation" sunscreens from other countries. I feel like I just can't trust the United States anymore to produce genuinely safe and ethically sound products. It's so absurd, and infuriating.
Any tips on why you’d have dark circles and night sweats?
Hi doc I have problem in my under my eyes it’s a fat to get rid doc. I been using a lot of cream still they same thanks
I use caffeine for my puffiness and it helps every time
Hi Dr Ellis, what do you think about topical Vitamin K for under eyes ? (specifically for veins)
I’m not dr Sam (obviously) but I tried a Vitamin K cream and it did absolutely nothing for my broken capillaries
I tried this as well. No help whatsoever.
I wonder if the use is more to prevent having more veins forming around the eyes rather than making the existing ones disappear..
What about thin skin under eye? What causes that and how to treat it?
I put peroxide under my eyes before bed it works amazing
What type?
I have periorbital hyperpigmentation under eye and eye lids also how to remove
I can't get rid of, or even COVER, my dark circles. They appeared suddenly last year. I've tried high quality Vitamin C for over a year, and Retinaldehyde cream for eyes, and a defuffy-lightener for eye area. I then resorted to straight lemon juice. Maybe they're lighter. Hard to say. But they're still there. They are less visible when my eyes are not puffy, which happens when I clear my sinuses. I wonder if it's blood vessels.
Hi, Dr Ellis! Can you please clarify if skin tends to heal faster after subsequent microneedling sessions? My skin was horrendous after my first session (extreme redness, sandpaper texture, peeling) and it took 5 days to heal completely, but I just had my fourth treatment, and I noticed that my skin has bounced back a lot faster after each one, despite my aesthetician using deeper needle depths (2mm now) and making more passes across my face. My skin just looks a little tender after each treatment nowadays, and it looks back to normal after 3 days. I suspect that the skincare products I'm currently using have also contributed to my skin recovering faster than before, but I'm just curious if skin can get "accustomed" to microneedling?
I've had this exact same experience! My 4th treatment is coming up. Are you seeing results? I have pretty bad pitted scarring and I'm still waiting for it to improve more noticeably.
@@svpate5 Thank you for sharing! I'm glad I'm not the only one. I thought I was going insane. I hope Dr Ellis can clarify if this can happen as well. And yes, I have gotten good results from microneedling so far. It's officially been 6 months since I got my first treatment in March and my scars have noticeably improved. My boxcar scars have improved the most. Most of them have smoothened so much that they don't have a defined edge anymore. Basically, they don't even look like boxcars anymore! I am looking forward to seeing more improvement over the next few months because it generally takes 6-12 months to notice the most improvement from microneedling.
@@AWhite-wo9pz interesting! Glad you're seeing such great results! My derm has me doing a treatment every month for 6 months, which seems more accelerated.
@@svpate5 Thank you! I hope you get great results from it! It's actually advised to have one session every 4-6 weeks, but my personal schedule was horrendous after my first treatment, so I had to delay microneedling for three months. I've been getting it monthly now. But, tbh, the fact that I've gotten the results that I have 6 months after my first isolated session is very encouraging to me, which is why I'm excited for my following sessions to take full effect.
My cosmetic nurse friend has translucent under eyes like mine… he reckons he's tried everything and colour-correcting makeup is the best solution 😂.
Considering how often he espouses the benefits of procedures, it was quite a suprise to hear him say that 🤯!
I get them spontaneously throughout the day, accompanied by dizziness. Makes me crazy.
I was born with my under eye circles. No joke I blend in with the white part of a volleyball net. I’m the same exact color. When that’s what Mother Nature gives, you, you’re gonna have dark spots under your eyes your entire life.
Do you ever suggest under eye patches?
Jelly roll….George Clooney. And me. Good company I guess. Thank you for the thorough and realistic presentation. Very interesting and while I know you are a board certified dermatologist, I am so impressed with your effortless pronunciation of the multi syllable scientific words!
How many hours sleep do you need to not get eye bags and dark circles like what is the minimum you generally need. Average adult needs 5 hours of sleep to function but will that much gove you bags? If you do have them how long do they take to go away with sleep?
7 is usually a good number however everyone is different. If you sleep deeply for 6 hours, then that’s fine. I think they say generally 7-9 hours. You are the best judge of your face though! Good luck.
Darkness on the inner part of the eye socket is what I need help with. It’s due to one of the first conditions you talked about…veins or arteries showing through the skin. You didn’t really give suggestions for this issue. Is make up the only option? They are so bad that even heavy concealer can’t disguise them. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Occasionally lasers may be helpful, but it’s a tricky area and sometimes the vessels are too deep to adequately treat, unfortunately. I think having a consultation with cosmetic dermatologist and/or plastic surgeon would give you the most guidance here!
Thank you! Your videos are very informative and you keep it to the specific issue. Keep them coming!
People always think I’m exhausted because of my dark circles lol
What about we cannot afford the laser just a cream instead
Nothing is help so far, but I may try some of your products that you recommend. Thanks.
Dark circles are natural for those with deep set eyes, because of the sadowing, so I don't know why we hate them so much. I rather keep them than doing anything like fillers and stuff cause I rather keep my eyesight then go blind for perfection.
Mine is genetic if i pull the under eye skin little i see alot of blood vessels its so hyperpigmented
White with dark circles. Help.
I ruined my under eyes…
Tanning in 2009 hated wearing goggles
And now at 35 eyes ruined
Dark swollen bags …
I don't have dark circles I just have eye bags, heavy eye bags. I blame using my phone.
No creams work I have allergies
Hypothyroidism bingo. Insomnia 2.
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I’m of Scandinavia descent, so there really isn’t anything you can do for me 😂.
Hello Dr. Sam, your content is super amazing and your professional work must be inspiring alot of young aspirants. However, you seem to be inconsistent in the content posting. And also I believe there is a lot of scope of improvement in video editing and designing side. I know you're swamped with work and must have busy days. So for these reasons, I want to be part of this journey and would like to help you in all aspects of social media growth from editing to creativity. My experience will surely save days-hours of your time and efforts. I am waiting for your positive response. Have a great day.
I have never seen a more healthy looking person than you what do you eat😂
The only thing that helped my dark circles was going vegan
This was an excellent breakdown. However, you didn’t speak about pigment busting/reducing skincare products & their efficacy on the various derived dark circles. Also am curious about growth factors on skin care… I get scared when I see that listed and steer clear🫣
Ah yes! Meant to include that! So hydroquinone, alpha arbutin, hydroxy acids, retinoids, etc can help with true pigment but seem to be less effective under the eyes than on other parts of the face. Still worth a go though but just being mindful of the potential irritation on this delicate area!