Dark circles are not often a medical concern; however, they do leave you feeling self-conscious. Unfortunately for us, they are usually caused by tiredness, stress, or poor diet. Dark circles can be cause by hollowed under eyes due to the ageing process. In some cases, puffy eye lids can cast shadows making dark circles look more prominent. At Mollie Elise aesthetics we tailor treatments to you and will design your treatment package to suit you. Prioritising your confidence and help you glow.
Symptoms of Dark Circles
Symptoms of experiencing dark circles are sometimes darker pigments around the area, however they can also present as hollowed sunken skin under the eyes. Disorders such as fluid imbalances can cause puffiness or swelling under and around the eyes.
Causes of Dark Circles
- Tired skin,
- Poor diet
- Allergies and hay fever
- Fatigue, tiredness, and stress
- Straining vision
- scratching or over rubbing eyes
- Excessive sun exposure
- Natural aging process
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Genetics
- Anaemia
- Pigmentation irregularities
Prevention of Dark Circles
Ensuring you are getting enough sleep will dramatically reduce dark circles, we recommend seven to eight hours per night. Deprivation of sleep will cause paleness of skin, resulting in dark circles becoming more apparent. At Mollie Elise Aesthetics we offer treatments to improve skin integrity. We have gathered some more tips to prevent dark circles:
- Try sleeping more
- Apply cucumbers to over your eyes
- Use high grade creams including with retinol and hyaluronic acid
- Use Vitamin C serum on the area
- Ensure adequate hydration





