Dark circles under the eyes are usually not formed eyes due to fatigue or lack of sleep as is a common misconception. There are several other reasons for dark circles under eyes and the most common is if nasal congestion. In this the veins from under the eyes to the nasal passage become dilated and wider which show as dark circles under the eyes. In most cases dark circles are hereditary and in some cases they may be due to a skin ailment. Another common cause of dark circles can be allergies and dark circles tend to get darker with age. Hay fever can also cause dark circles. There are any numbers of reasons for eyes dark circles and it can even be because of the facial bone structure. Dark eye circles can even be caused by gravity. When one lies down gravity can cause the fluids to collect in the lower eye lid. Most people are not interested in why they are suddenly looking like raccoons or have received punches by a boxer. They are more interested in getting rid of them. One can also get a dark eye circle temporarily if one gets punched or hit in the eye.

Dark eye circles are usually a temporary phenomena and it is only in cases of their being hereditary or caused due to some other problem that they remain permanent. In some cases a lack of vitamins can cause dark circles but this condition is rare. The skin under the eyes is very delicate and any ailment can cause the skin to darken or even the use of any medication that dilates the blood can cause dark circles to appear. Dark eye circles are more noticeable in people who have light colored skin then in those with dark colored skin. As dark circles under the eyes are in most cases a temporary phenomenon they are not taken seriously and there are many over the counter creams and ointments for getting rid of dark eye circles.

There are also homemade treatments for dark circles and the most common is placing used teabags on the skin under the eyes. There are several other homemade treatments for dark circles and one can easily find a number of home remedies for dark eye circles on the internet. In case the dark circles persist one should consult a doctor and let them track the cause of the dark circles and suggest a remedy for them. Using hydroquinone cream for dark circles can be tricky. Hydroquinone cream for dark circles can in some cases cause skin irritation, the skin to become lighter then the rest of the skin and one can end up with white eye circles instead or going back to their normal skin color. Hydroquinone cream for dark circles can be purchased over the counter and the concentration in these in America does not exceed 4%. If one wants to use this to treat dark circles it is recommended to check with a doctor. The reason is that a number of people do not know what they are allergic too and may end up with an allergic reaction. One must remember that hydroquinone is a chemical and if a person is allergic to chemicals one is going to have a reaction.

Getting plenty of rest and drinking water will help to clear up the blood dilation and the dark circles to disappear. Some of the over the counter dark eye circle creams help to clear up the dark circles. Dark circles around eyes can be very disconcerting and women may use heavy makeup to hide the dark circles but it is more difficult for men to hide them. Most men will either try to get an over the counter cream to get rid of them or go and see a doctor.

Like with most skin ailments there are no quick cures to dark circles around the eyes or dark circles under the eyes and whether one goes for a home remedy or follows a doctor's prescription it is going to take time getting rid of dark circles.