How to avoid dark spots under your eyes: professional approach

Dark circles under the eyes are one of the most common aesthetic problems that clients bring to a cosmetologist. They make the face look tired, add age, and can indicate both external and internal causes. For effective correction, it is important to correctly determine the origin of the problem and choose an individual approach to each client.

Main causes of dark circles

1. Thin skin - the periorbital zone has a minimal thickness of the dermis, so the vessels are easily visible.
2. Microcirculation disorders - stagnation of venous blood or lymph leads to a bluish or grayish tint.
3. Chronic fatigue and stress - lack of sleep, overwork, working at a computer exhaust the skin of the orbital zone.
4. Gravitational changes around the eyes - sagging facial tissues lead to the appearance of wrinkles, bags and dark circles.
5. Age-related changes - with age, the skin becomes thinner, loses collagen and elastin, which makes the vessels more noticeable.
6. Pigmentation - excessive melanin synthesis in the periorbital area creates a "shadow" effect.
7. Nutrient deficiency - lack of iron, vitamin C or B12 can manifest as darkening under the eyes.

Professional ways to eliminate dark circles around the eyes 

Injection procedures are the most effective for quick and long-term correction:

Contour plastic surgery (GA-based fillers)

What is it for: correction of the nasolacrimal groove and volume deficit that create shadows.

Features: use of loose, highly plastic GA fillers. The drug creates a "buffer" between the skin surface and deep-lying vessels, visually eliminating cyanosis.

Technique: cannula, which is a priority for minimizing risks.

Biorevitalization and mesotherapy

For what: stimulation of collagen synthesis, restoration of skin quality and density, its hydration, improvement of microcirculation, strengthening of vascular walls, lightening and reduction of pigmentation.

Preparations: biorevitalizing agents and mesococktails, which contain peptides, amino acids, vitamins, hyaluronic acid, caffeine and angioprotective ingredients.

Hardware procedures

Laser rejuvenation - stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, helps to tighten the skin, improves tone and eliminates pigmentation.

Microcurrent therapy - activates lymphatic drainage and blood circulation, reducing stagnation.

RF-lifting - stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, improves skin tone and density, improves blood microcirculation, which helps to reduce dark circles under the eyes.

Peels

They help to gently remove the dead skin layer, improve microcirculation, stimulate skin renewal, even out its tone, lighten dark circles and enhance the effect of active ingredients in cosmetics.

For the area around the eyes, superficial or superficial-medium peels with a low concentration of acids are used. Most often, these are lactic, glycolic, ferulic, mandelic, kojic or retinoic acid. Such compositions have a biorevitalizing effect, which  does not cause irritation or swelling.

Cosmetic care

Recommend clients to use daily care products containing:

1. Hyaluronic acid – provides deep hydration.
2. Peptides – stimulate cell renewal.
3. Polynucleotides – stimulate regeneration and natural skin repair, moisturize it,  protect cells from oxidative stress, and help improve the overall condition of the skin.
4. Succinic acid – promotes skin regeneration, increasing its firmness and elasticity. Its antioxidant properties
5. Collagen - promotes skin reconstruction and regeneration.
6. Caffeine - improves microcirculation, reduces swelling.
7. Niacinamide and vitamin C - brighten the skin and even out the tone.

Professional correction methods with Dives Med products

Biorivitalization and mesotherapy: active lightening and strengthening of blood vessels

BRIGHT EYES or BRIGHT EYES FORTE (contains a higher concentration)

Preparations that are designed specifically for the thin skin around the eyes. Contains vitamins, antioxidants, peptides and amino acids that:

• eliminate pigmentation;
• stimulate microcirculation;
• reduce dark circles and signs of fatigue.

The result is a more even tone, a fresh and rested face after just a few treatments.

EYEBAG or EYEBAG FORTE (contains a higher concentration)

An innovative formula that, thanks to the combination of caffeine, peptides, vitamins and plant extracts, is aimed at:

• improving drainage and eliminating edema;
• lymphatic stagnation and bruising in the periorbital area.

EYELINES or EYELINES FORTE (contains a higher concentration)

An injectable cocktail for the delicate eye area that effectively fights wrinkles, loss of elasticity and dullness.

The active ingredients — peptides, hyaluronic acid, amino acids and antioxidants — provide:

• deep hydration;
• increased tone and elasticity;
• reduced wrinkles and crow's feet;
• brightened and evened out the tone of the periorbital area.

Peeling 

HYDRA ROYAL PEEL is a peeling based on lactic acid, ferulic acid, tranexamic acid, amino acids and plant extracts, which can be used on all year round. Its formula is very gentle and is designed  to restore mature, dry and tired skin that lacks radiance and tone, as well as for sensitive skin, including revitalizing the skin of the eyelids and the area around the eyes. 

Home care to maintain the result 

PLATINIUM ULTRA 4 – Supreme Anti-Aging Eyes & Lip Cream

Premium cream with hyaluronic acid, succinic acid, collagen and polynucleotides, which intensively rejuvenates the delicate area around the eyes:

• intensely moisturizes and restores skin elasticity;
• reduces dark circles and wrinkles;
• gives the skin a natural glow; 
• has antioxidant properties.

HYDRA ROYAL – Exclusive Revitalizing Eyes & Lip Cream

Cream with hyaluronic acid, tranexamic acid, ceramides, plant extracts, which:

• deeply moisturizes the skin;
• lightens dark circles and eliminates signs of fatigue;
• reduces wrinkles.

Benefits of buying from Dives Med

1. A wide selection of professional preparations for the periorbital area.
2. The ability to choose a complete protocol: from mesococktails to post-procedure creams.
3. European quality, safety and high efficiency.

Home recommendations for the client

1. A full night's sleep of at least 7–8 hours.
2. Protect the skin around the eyes from ultraviolet rays (creams with SPF).
3. A balanced diet.
4. Daily care for the area around the eyes (cream, patches, masks).

Conclusion

Dark circles and bags are the result of not one, but several reasons: vascular, pigmentary, anatomical or age-related.

Therefore, a cosmetologist must combine injection methods, hardware procedures, peels  with home care and general recommendations - healthy sleep and nutrition, reducing salt in the diet.

FAQ - frequently asked questions

What are the main causes of dark circles under the eyes?

The causes can be multifactorial:

1. Genetic/constitutional predisposition: thin skin, close arrangement of blood vessels (blue/purple hue), facial anatomy features (deep-set eyes, pronounced nasolabial furrow).
2. Periorbital hyperpigmentation: excessive production of melanin (brown hue). Often found in people with darker phototypes.
3. Vascular component: impaired microcirculation, blood stasis (hypoxia), capillary fragility. 
4. Shadows: arise due to loss of volume (fat layer deficiency), which emphasizes the nasolacrimal groove or age-related changes.
5. Lifestyle/external factors: lack of sleep, stress, smoking, excessive salt/alcohol consumption, allergies (friction, inflammation).
6. Diseases: kidney, liver, thyroid pathologies, anemia.

How to determine the dominant type of dark circles (vascular, pigmentary or structural)?

1. Vascular (blue/purple): the color intensifies when the skin is stretched or pressure is applied, as this associated with the transparency of veins and capillaries.
2. Pigmented (brown): the color remains unchanged when the skin is stretched. It increases after exposure to the sun.
3. Structural (shadows): associated with anatomical features (nasolacrimal groove) or loss of volume. The appearance improves with a change in lighting (for example, when looking up).

Can peels be used around the eyes? Which ones?

Yes, but only specialized and very mild peels with low acid concentrations.

What general lifestyle recommendations should be followed to reduce the problem?

1. Sleep normalization: at least 7-8 hours, sleep on your back (reduces swelling).
2. Diet: limit salt, alcohol, caffeine, especially before bedtime. Sufficient consumption of clean water.
3. Quit smoking.