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Dark circles can be caused by oversleeping, extreme fatigue or just staying up a few hours past the normal time of going to sleep. The causes of sleep deprivation can be dull and pale skin, allowing for dark tissues and blood vessels beneath the skin to show.

The natural effect of ageing is known as the most common cause of dark circles. As skin ages it becomes thinner, and the fat and collagen needed to maintain elasticity is lost.  When this happens the dark blood vessels beneath the skin become more visible causing the area beneath the eye to darken

If you are using a computer screen or TV screen regularly it can cause strain on the eyes. The strain can cause blood vessels around the eyes to enlarge and in turn darken the skin

Allergic reactions and eye dryness can cause dark circles. Histamines released in response to allergens make blood vessels dilate, leading to redness, puffiness, and visible veins. Rubbing the eyes worsens inflammation, swelling, and dark circles.

As with wrinkles and aging skin, UV radiation influences the skin. Over exposure causes the body to produce an excess of melanin, the pigment that provided the skin with colour.  Therefore, too much exposure can cause pigmentation in the eye area.

Genetics also plays a part in the development of your skin.  Dark circles can be an inherited trait and can also occur in childhood, worsening with age or maybe even disappearing