Under-eye bags appear due to the accumulation of fluids and toxins in the lower eyelids and have many common causes such as: lack of sleep, some metabolic or endocrine diseases, or allergies…
Las ojeras surco nasoyugal, son una depresión debajo del reborde orbitario que causa un surco o hundimiento llamado surco Nasoyugal o si se extiende más allá se llama surco palpebral malar y se ve como una sombra que puede asociarse o no con aumento de pigmentación en la misma zona que las bolsas (párpados inferiores).
Therefore, there are 3 types of nasojugal groove dark circles: Depression or groove, pigmentation or dark coloring, and bags that can be due to fat, fluid, or weakening of the skin's supporting ligaments due to age.
Dark circles are often hereditary due to family history or acquired due to external or internal factors. Their appearance is related to fatigue, stress, poor diet, hormonal problems, or even some allergies and rubbing the eyes. Prevention and good habits are important to eliminate dark circles.
These appear as a hollow or marked groove around the eyes, associated or not with coloring or increased pigmentation of the lower eyelids, and their causes are multiple.
To remove dark circles or how to prevent them, it is important to know what they are and what causes these dark discolorations around the eyes to usually appear. It is an abnormal coloration under the eyes, and there are many factors that can cause them, but fatigue and stress often become the main causes of this aesthetic condition that is not well accepted by people.
Considering that the skin around the eyes is the thinnest on the body, it is easy to understand that the bluish tones of the blood vessels become more obviously visible. Furthermore, the skin around the eyes is much more sensitive to external aggressions. In this sense, avoiding alcohol and tobacco can be a great idea to prevent the appearance of dark circles.
ORIGEN OF NASOJUGAL GROOVE DARK CIRCLES
- PHYSICAL FATIGUE
Not sleeping well or lack of rest hours can be clear triggering factors for the appearance of the tear trough, also called this because of the path it makes on the cheekbone. If stress, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and tobacco and alcohol use are added to this, the consequence will be noticeable dark circles. This type of skin discoloration appears easily and shows clear signs of little rest.
Avoiding dark circles caused by stress and fatigue is simple; it will be enough to change routines and lifestyle habits for healthy options that include sleeping 6-8 hours a day, a healthy diet, avoiding staying up late, and sufficient fluid intake.
2. HEREDITARIAS
There are people who have very marked dark circles due to their pigmentation, which is generally noticeable in people of Arab descent or descendants of Asian countries. This is caused by a genetic factor, which is often associated with incorrect iron production in the body, causing it to accumulate more than normal.
Eliminating hereditary nasojugal groove dark circles is much more complicated than expected as they require undergoing intense and very powerful laser and intense pulsed light treatments. In these cases, consulting with an Aesthetic Doctor is a good idea so they can advise on the steps to follow.
3. ALERGIAS
Some allergies can congest the blood vessels around the eyes. This, obviously, can generate a dark coloration in the dark circle area. It is usually experienced by people with a history of rhinitis, sinusitis, or bronchial asthma.
To know how to remove dark circles caused by allergies or respiratory diseases, it is better to treat the underlying pathology first and then the aesthetic part. This way, the coloration of the eye contour will be effectively eliminated.
4. EYE MEDICATIONS
One of the side effects of hypotensive eye drops to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) is the appearance of pigmentation around the eye. This type of medication is used to treat glaucoma.
TREATMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NASOJUGAL GROOVE DARK CIRCLES
DRINK 8 GLASSES OF WATER - SLEEP 8 HOURS DAILY AND DO 8 HOURS OF EXERCISE DURING THE WEEK
For the prevention of nasojugal groove dark circles, the most correct thing is to have a healthy lifestyle and calm living habits, where salt consumption is not indiscriminate (it increases fluid retention), rest is at night, and hydration is achieved by drinking 8 glasses of water daily.
In pharmacies, there are numerous aesthetic treatments to eliminate nasojugal groove dark circles. Among them, gels, serums, and creams for the eye contour, as well as anti-dark circle patches and some nutritional supplements, are the most recommended.
Additionally, use home treatments. One of the most effective consists of applying compresses with cold water or cold gel masks on the closed eye. This, in addition to having a vasoconstrictor effect, is ideal for eliminating swelling in the area. On the other hand, choosing foods rich in potassium will be perfect for avoiding fluid retention, since Sodium is responsible for accumulating fluid in the body.
Dark circles and under-eye bags are different
The terms bags and dark circles should not be confused because, although both appear around the eyes, they are different things and it is advisable to know how to differentiate them to apply the effective solution.
Under-eye bags appear due to the accumulation of fluids and toxins in the lower eyelids and have many common causes with dark circles, such as: lack of sleep, some metabolic or endocrine diseases, or allergies…
Nasojugal groove dark circles, as we have mentioned before, are a depression below the orbital rim that causes a groove or hollow called the nasojugal groove, or if it extends further, it is called the palpebromalar groove and appears as a shadow that may or may not be associated with increased pigmentation in the same area as the bags (lower eyelids). Therefore, there are 3 types of dark circles: Depression or groove, pigmentation or dark coloring, and bags that can be due to fat, fluid, or weakening of the skin's supporting ligaments due to the effect of gravity, the passage of time, and aging.
If you would like to learn more about the treatment for nasojugal groove dark circles and receive a personalized assessment, you can contact Medicina Estética Benavides here or visit our section for dark circle treatment.