dark circles under eyes

Everybody will have them at some point, dark circles under your eyes. For some men it is a temporary thing, because you maybe did not sleep enough, but for others it can be semi-permanent.

Are bags and dark circles under your eyes the same?

Initially you might think that bags and dark circles under your eyes are the same, but there are a few differences. Bags are little pockets under your eyes and are a result of certain lifestyle choices usually. Not enough sleep, excessive salt and the like. There is of course always a genetic component that decides the chance of getting bags under your eyes and how fast they occur.

Not enough sleep and excessive salt make your skin retain too much water. The skin under your eyes is significantly thinner and that is why it will show signs of fatigue and aging way faster. Bags under your eyes are less permanent and will reduce when you sleep and eat better.

How do dark circles under your eyes occur?

Dark circles will also occur because of certain lifestyle choices, but it is also a matter of genes and the regular aging process. When you are getting older, your skin is losing moisture and elasticity. Collagen is very important in retaining the elasticity of your skin, but older skin makes less of it.

That is why your skin will start to show wrinkles and get dryer. And that first shows under your eyes, because the skin is so delicate there. But also sleep deprivation and stress are important factors in causing dark circles under your eyes. And it comes as no surprise that excessive drinking and smoking do not do your skin any good either.

What can you do yourself to prevent dark circles under your eyes?

There are a few things you can do yourself to diminish the chance of getting bags or circles under your eyes. After that I will talk about some products and ingredients that can help treat and minimize bags and dark circles.

1. Enough sleep

One of the most simple things to do to get rid of bags and dark circles under your eyes, is enough sleep. About 8 hours of sleep are important and it helps if you go to bed and get up in the morning at the same time usually. A good sleeping habit is not only good for your skin and eyes, but also for your productivity, mood and weight.

2. Reduce stress

Stress is basically not good for anything, so also not for your skin. And especially not for the delicate skin under your eyes. So, try to reduce stress and try to finish your work or other tasks well before your bedtime. Less screen-time is also definitely useful.

3. Reduce daily salt intake

Too much salt is not only bad for your kidneys, but also for your skin. Too much salt makes your skin retain water and that can cause bags and circles under your eyes. Then blood vessels will contain more moisture and have to work harder to pump around the blood. That will make your blood vessels more easily visible under your eyes. It is basically a swelling under your eyes.

4. Minimize sun exposure

It is amazing to do some sunbathing or tanning occasionally, but do not over do it. By now you will probably know that too much sun and UV exposure are bad for your skin. Especially when you do not use any sunscreen. The thinner skin under your eyes will easily dry out and start showing wrinkles and crow’s feet when getting too much sun and UV exposure. That can cause dark circles under your eyes over time.

5. Drink plenty of water

Drinking water is always good, unless you drink absurd quantities. Your skin benefits greatly from drinking enough water and stay hydrated. It is your largest organ after all. Drink plenty of water, so that any bags or circles under your eyes are at least not caused by dehydration.

6. Less alcohol and coffee

To continue on that last point of dehydration, you should also try to minimize your alcohol intake and drink less coffee. Alcohol and caffeine have the tendency to dehydrate your skin and then dark circles and bags under your eyes will become more visible and noticeable.

Eye cream and eye serum for dark circles under your eyes

In the end we also have to be realistic and accept the fact that dark circles and bags do get more noticeable over the years because men (and women) age. You cannot really stop the aging process, but you can slow down the process and make any circles under your eyes less visible and less dark.

In the Moquer shop we have many anti-aging products and also skincare products that are formulated to treat the delicate skin under your eyes. Good examples of those are eye serums and eye creams.

Why do these products help?

Premium eye serums and under eye creams for men contain healthy and natural ingredients to reduce any dark circles under your eyes. A few examples of ingredients are:

1. Healthy fatty acids

Healthy fatty acids, like Omega 3 and 6, nourish your skin with proteins and improve your skin’s complexion and sooth your skin. That way circles under your eyes are less visible. Many anti-aging products contain certain butters and oils for that reason.

2. Hyaluronic acid

This ingredient is also very popular in anti-aging products, because this molecule can hold over 1000 times its own weight in water. That makes this ingredient one of the most effective humectants, so that winkles, crow’s feet and dark circles under your eyes are being reduced.

3. Green tea and vitamin C

Also many other extracts contain vitamins that help protect your skin against free radicals, but green tea and vitamin C are most used. They both contain many antioxidants that are necessary for healthy skin. Free radicals can occur because of UV, environmental pollution, (cigarette) smoke and unhealthy foods.

That is why it is also important to eat healthy food that contains antioxidants, like berries, broccoli, tomatoes and kale. A better skincare routine in general will help to reduce dark circles and bags under your eyes.

4. Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)

This ingredient is often used in eye creams and serums because it has properties to reduce pigment and age spots. That is why it is a great ingredient to reduce dark circles under your eyes. It is something you can find in many super-foods.

A few popular anti-aging eye serums and eye creams for men:

Applying eye cream and serum

It is important to not rub on any skincare products under your eyes. It is way better to pat any cream under your eye. The skin under your eyes can easily gets damaged because it is so thin and delicate. It is best to use your ring finger to pat some eye serum or eye cream on the skin under your eyes and at your cheek bones.

The best moment to apply these products is before bed. Apply it on clean and dry skin. That why these anti-aging products have whole night long to provide your skin with moisture and healthy ingredients to reduce those dark circles and bags under your eyes. In the morning your skin will look brighter and refreshed.

Conclusion

Dark circles and bags occur often and sooner or later any man will have to deal with it in a certain extent. Luckily there are many things you can do yourself to minimize them and make them less noticeable. Do not smoke, do not drink too much alcohol or coffee, stay out of the sun and live a healthy lifestyle. So, sleep enough and reduce stress.

And there are many natural and healthy skincare products for men that are specifically formulated to deal with the delicate skin under your eyes to prevent and reduce any dark circles or bags. If you want to go one step further, there are fillers or cosmetic surgery, but always consult your general physician or a specialist first before considering something like that.

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