Have you been noticing dark circles appearing under your eyes? While you could turn to your concealer for a quick fix, the best way forward would be to put together a skincare routine that’s capable of permanently fading the look of those dark circles to give your eye area a bright and even finish.
How can you do this? Read on as Venofye explains how to pick the very best products to finally eliminate the look of your dark circles.
Start By Protecting Your Eye Area From the Sun
First and foremost, let’s talk about UV rays. In many cases, these are what cause dark circles to form. When the skin receives too much UV exposure, it produces excess melanin. This is the pigment that’s responsible for your skin’s color. When there’s too much of it, it clusters up under the skin, giving those areas a darker color. Since the skin under the eyes is much thinner and more delicate than the skin elsewhere on the face, it’s much more prone to UV-induced hyperpigmentation.
This is why SPF needs to be your first step. It doesn’t matter how many amazing skincare products you use if you aren’t protecting your skin from the sun at the same time – your dark circles will only worsen.
Ideally, SPF 30 is what you need. Look for a product that not only protects your skin from UV rays but also offers additional benefits, just like the Venofye Orchard Bee Brilliance Cream SPF 30. With a plethora of antioxidants and hydrating ingredients, it will give your complexion a radiant glow!
Invest in Proven Ingredients
There are a number of skincare ingredients out there that are touted for being capable of lightening the look of dark circles. Do they really work? Some do and some don’t. The best way to figure this out before spending a fortune on those products is to ensure that they contain a few of these proven ingredients:
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is revered for being one of the best ingredients for tackling the look of dark circles. There are multiple studies available to back this up. Each one confirms that vitamin C reduces the visibility of dark circles while also leaving the under-eye area looking brighter overall.
The Venofye Blossom Bee Vitamin C Serum provides an effective way to treat your skin to the wonders of this popular antioxidant. It contains two forms of vitamin C, along with an array of other complexion-brightening antioxidants. Thanks to the plant oils in this formula, it will keep your eye area feeling smooth, supple, and deeply hydrated too.
Licorice Root Extract
Licorice root extract is another fantastic ingredient for lightening the appearance of dark circles. It disperses the appearance of excess melanin in the skin, giving the skin an even and balanced finish. Being a gentle natural ingredient, it can safely be used on all skin types too.
Add this much-loved botanical to your skincare routine with the Venofye Royal Jelly Bee Luminescent Eye Serum. In addition to licorice root extract, it also boasts vitamin C, plus a few of the other ingredients that we’re about to feature!
Peptides
Peptides are extremely beneficial ingredients to add to your skincare routine. They consist of chains of amino acids – the same type of chains that your skin uses to build its protein fibers. Not only does the topical use of peptides result in skin that feels stronger and thicker, but research shows that peptides can help to reduce the look of dark circles too.
There are a number of different peptides out there. Each one consists of a variation of amino acids. This means that they all work in slightly different ways, yet they’ll still all provide similar results. The Venofye eye serum that we featured above brings together two different peptides. This makes it an efficient way to give your skin the care that it needs.
Caffeine
Caffeine is a popular ingredient in eye care products. Why? Because not only does it boast some powerful antioxidants, which help to reduce the appearance of free radical damage, but it has also been found to lighten the look of dark circles, soften the visibility of eye wrinkles, and give the skin a more elastic finish.
Even better, caffeine can also leave the skin barrier feeling stronger. If your dark circles are down to sun exposure, dehydration, or other environmental factors, caffeine can really help to turn things around for your complexion.
Bee Venom
Bee venom is an ingredient that’s absolutely loaded with antioxidants. Again, this helps in a big way when it comes to dark circles that have been caused by environmental damage. With bee venom capable of neutralizing the appearance of free radical damage, it will leave your eye area looking smoother and brighter.
Bee venom offers up a plethora of other benefits too, which is why it’s Venofye’s signature ingredient. You’ll find it in all of our products, including our eye care range. Give the Venofye Royal Jelly Bee Eye Firming Cream a try and you’ll be able to soak up the properties of not just bee venom, but also caffeine, vitamins, and antioxidant-rich plant extracts.
Find Products That Give the Skin a Thicker and Fuller Finish
Sometimes, dark circles are caused by the skin aging process. As the skin grows older, it gets thinner. With the skin around the eyes already being thin, this area is usually the first to be affected.
Once the skin thins out to a certain extent, this causes the blood vessels that lie under the eyes to become more visible. They start to be seen from the surface, giving the under-eye area a dark appearance.
If this is the cause of your dark circles, the best way to make them less noticeable again is to look for products that will help to give your skin a thicker finish. This way, the blood vessels beneath won’t be quite so obvious.
One way to do this is by incorporating plenty of hydrating ingredients into your skincare routine. The more hydrated your skin cells are, the plumper, fuller, and thicker they’ll look. Sodium hyaluronate is a great ingredient for quickly hydrating the skin. This is why we’ve used it in the Venofye Royal Jelly Eye BeeLift. This formula also contains peptides and bee venom. These ingredients, as you now know, are also very beneficial when trying to fade the look of dark circles.
Soothe the Feeling of Inflammation and Itching
Do you often find yourself rubbing your eyes? It’s a common habit among those who suffer from allergies. With the eye area often feeling itchy, the only way to get some relief is to give that area a good rub! However, doing so only leads to inflammation in the skin, which will worsen your dark circles. Plus, let’s not forget that being rough with the delicate skin around your eyes will also accelerate the onset of wrinkles. You don’t want to be dealing with too!
Fortunately, there are plenty of topical ingredients out there that can help to soothe the feeling of inflammation and itching. Aloe vera is one, with this botanical loved for how it quickly calms the complexion. Chamomile and cucumber extracts have this effect too. This is why we’ve combined all three in the Venofye Blossom Bee Facial Toner. Splash this toner around your eye area once you’re done cleansing and your skin will immediately feel calmer and happier.
Of course, it goes without saying that if allergies are the reason behind your dark circles, treating those allergies will help to restore a healthier complexion. Speak to your doctor for advice on which medications you should consider taking.
LED Light Therapy to the Rescue
While topical products can go a long way in reducing the appearance of dark circles, they’re not your only option. LED light therapy is another route that you can take. In fact, combine this with some of the topical products that we’ve featured above and you’ll likely see even better results!
Now that there are so many at-home LED light therapy devices available, this is easier than ever. If you aren’t sure where to begin, check out the Photonix-2 Eye Wand. It’s designed specifically for the eye area. It comes with two modes that enable you to tackle just about any visible skin concern that you may experience here.
In terms of diminishing the look of dark circles, red light therapy is what you need (which is offered by the Photonix-2 Eye Wand). Not only will this leave your dark circles looking lighter but it will also help to smooth away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes.
Pay Attention to Your Lifestyle Habits Too
As you can see, there are a number of skincare products out there that can help with the visibility of dark circles. However, if, at the same time, your lifestyle habits are causing those circles to darken even further, your skincare products won’t be able to do much.
This is why you need to also pay attention to your lifestyle choices. A lack of sleep, for example, is a common cause of dark circles. Try changing your ways so that you’re sleeping for around eight hours each night. You’ll likely see a big improvement in your eye area, as well as the rest of your skin.
The excessive consumption of sugar, salt, caffeine, and alcohol can make dark circles worse too. Smoking has the same impact. All of these dehydrate the skin, causing it to look sallow and thin. This allows the blood vessels beneath to show through while also causing shadows that make those dark circles look more noticeable.
Summary
When it comes to lightening the look of dark circles, it always helps to first understand exactly why your dark circles have appeared. Whether they’re due to sun damage, dehydration, aging, a lack of sleep, or anything else, figuring out the root cause will make it much easier for you to put together an effective plan of action. Keep the above tips and products in mind while you’re doing so and it won’t be long before your eye area is once again looking bright and radiant.
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