Dark Circles & Puffy Eyes Explained
There are many possible factors leading to dark circles. They generally fall into two categories, inherited and lifestyle-related. Inherited factors can include pigmentation (dark discoloration of skin) and allergies. Some people may also have very thin skin under their eyes, so blood and blood vessels show more clearly. Another inherited factor may simply be having deeply set eyes, which leads to shadows that may appear to be dark circles. Factors related to lifestyle include lack of sleep and the damage caused by sun exposure.
Puffy eyes are a condition where the eyes begin swelling due to different factors, including fluid retention, stress, allergies, hormone changes, too much sodium in the diet, and more. The skin around your eyes is very thin and full of blood vessels, making this area very sensitive.
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