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Having dark circles under your eyes can impact your appearance. But do you know that dark circles can be more than just a cosmetic concern? According to health experts, these can be a sign of health problems like poor circulation, dehydration, and dietary deficiencies. While most of us blame poor sleep for dark circles, in reality, it may be a result of your dosha imbalances, dietary habits, and lifestyle choices.

You should understand the symptoms and root causes of dark circles rather than just concealing dark circles with creams or makeup. You can take the right steps to overcome this condition by knowing the early and advanced signs of dark circles.

Early Symptoms of Dark Circles

Dark circles under your eyes begin small changes in your skin. You can notice these early signs by paying close attention:

Skin Dryness & Fine Lines: The skin around your eyes may appear drier and thinner than usual.
Temporary Darkness: A few nights of poor rest can make your under-eye area darker for some time.
Increased Sensitivity: Your under-eye skin may become sensitive to touch, makeup, or skincare products.
Tired-Looking Eyes: Fluid retention and poor circulation can lead to puffiness and make your under-eye area look swollen.
Mild Discolouration: You may see a brown or bluish tint under your eyes that darkens over time.
You shouldn’t ignore these signs as it may worsen your undereye pigmentation.

Advanced Symptoms of Dark Circles

Without treatment, your dark circles may become darker. At this stage, they may be a sign of chronic imbalances in your body like poor circulation, stress, or dietary deficiencies.

• Skin Pigmentation Worsens: Uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation will spread beyond the under-eye area and affect your complexion.
  Deep-Set Dark Circles: The discoloration under your eyes will become more intense and will not fade even with rest.
  Fatigue and Dullness: Your face may appear tired and dull even after you have slept enough.
  Noticeable Eye Bags: Puffiness under your eyes worsens due to accumulation of toxins and poor skin elasticity.
  Hollow Under-Eye: Loss of collagen and dehydration may make your eyes appear sunken due to which your dark circles will become more noticeable.

Simple remedies may not help you much at this stage. But you can still overcome it by following an Ayurvedic approach that will heal your skin from within.

When Should You Seek Ayurvedic Help?

Ayurveda can help you address the root cause of your dark circles if they remain even after making lifestyle changes. You may think of dark circles as merely a result of fatigue, but they can also be a result of constant stress, weak digestion, and poor blood circulation.

You may get short-term relief from temporary fixes. But recurring dark circles may indicate an ongoing issue within your body. Ayurveda will help you by correcting your imbalances through natural therapies, herbal formulations, and lifestyle changes.

If you experience additional symptoms such as dry skin, puffiness, or persistent dullness, you should consult an Ayurvedic expert.