Dark circles around the eye can show up at any age and are caused by a multitude of factors, including UV exposure, pollution, hormonal changes, medications and the thinning of the skin and breakdown of collagen and elastin that happens over time.
How Can I Brighten My Dark Under Eye Circles?
If you experience dark circles, don’t despair. There are clinically proven ingredients that have been shown to help diminish the look of dark circles.
Look for eye creams that feature any of these rejuvenating ingredients:
Retinol: a form of Vitamin A that has been shown to enhance skin turnover and diminish signs of skin ageing.
Peptides: these short chain amino acids serve as building blocks of skin’s natural collagen and elastin and can help visibly plump, lift and firm skin.
Polyhydroxy Acids (PHA): these gently exfoliating acids target skin’s natural hydrating matrix to help cushion and brighten the appearance of skin under the eye.