“Some people just have more pigment genetically (more melanin) which can lead to darker circles under the eye,” Tania Elliott, M.D., allergist and chief medical officer of EHE, tells SELF.
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“The skin around the eyes is very sensitive to hydration and the environment.” 4. “Dehydration decreases your blood volume and makes your heart work less efficiently, leading to exhaustion,” warns Rebecca Lee, R.N., a nurse based in New York City. Dehydration is not only dangerous for our health and a total productivity killer, but it can also make us feel tired and lead to tired-looking eyes, even after eight hours of sleep. Many of us have a goal to drink more water every day-a goal that seems shockingly hard to meet. And it may be time for a pair of glasses.
“This increase in blood flow can exacerbate the appearance of dark circles and tired eyes.” Try giving your eyes a break from the computer screen by following the 20/20/20 rule: Every 20 minutes look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
“The increase in eye strain causes the blood vessels around the eye to dilate,” explains Dr. If you stare at a computer screen all day-or if you’re resisting getting glasses, and find yourself squinting to see far-away signs or while reading-you might be straining your eyes, and, surprisingly, that could actually show on your face. “ Histamine also causes itchiness, which can also cause swelling, inflammation and fluid accumulation under the eyes, leading to dark circles and a tired appearance of the eyes, particularly after rubbing or scratching your eyes.” This puffiness associated with allergies can be treated fairly easily with over-the-counter antihistamine meds, as well as nightly cold compresses to reduce swelling. “ Allergies release a chemical-histamine-that can dilate blood vessels, leading to increased blood flow under the eyes,” Christopher Sanders, M.D., plastic surgeon at Geisinger in Danville, Pennsylvania, tells SELF. Here are eight things other than lack of sleep that can make your eyes look tired.
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