Our tips for a look without dark circles upon waking.

To alleviate under-eye circles upon waking, gentle circular massages can help. Indeed, these can stimulate blood circulation and improve the drainage of toxins and blood pigments. Massaging this area also allows for a gentle awakening and has a decongesting effect. To do this, start from the brow bone and make circles up to the temples, passing through the orbital hollow of the eye. Then lightly pinch the skin in this area before tapping it.

While the sun is pleasant and a source of vitamin D, it is an adversary to the skin, promoting the appearance of wrinkles and brown under-eye circles. These circles form due to the stimulation of melanogenesis by UV rays, which can cause hyperpigmentation, particularly in the delicate area around the eyes. To combat this phenomenon and avoid under-eye circles upon waking, it is recommended to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily and generously. Don't hesitate to also wear sunglasses, which serve a dual purpose: they limit the appearance of brown under-eye circles while protecting your eyes. Indeed, looking at the sun without protection can risk inflammation of the cornea, resulting in a burning sensation.

Smoking leads to premature aging of facial skin and promotes the appearance of dark circles or wrinkles. Indeed, it is estimated thatone puff of a cigarette releases about 200,000 free radicals, the same reactive species generated in the body following high sun exposure. These can damage DNA, attack cell membranes, and cause skin disorders, such as hyperpigmentation. Therefore, to limit the appearance of brown circles upon waking, it is better to avoid tobacco smoke.

The bi-daily application of an "eye contour" product is a practice that helps combat the onset of dark circles. These treatments are specifically formulated for the sensitive area of the lower eyelid and have undergone ophthalmological tests before being introduced to the cosmetic market. Taking the form of a gel, serum, or cream, eye contour treatments are often appreciated for their soothing, hydrating, and draining virtues.

How to choose an eye contour care product?

The selection of an eye care product is based on your specific concerns. In the case of dark circles, the choice of treatment depends on the type of dark circles you have:

• For vascular dark circles : treatments based on caffeine or cornflower hydrosol are recommended for blue dark circles. These active ingredients work on blood circulation and stimulate it, thus improving the drainage of waste and blood pigments. At Typology, we have developed a caffeine eye serum, to be used twice a day. Combined with a healthy lifestyle, the first results on vascular dark circles can be observed after four weeks of use.

• For dark circles caused by pigmentation : to combat this type of dark circles, the goal is to lighten or depigment the area. Therefore, rely on vitamin C, niacinamide, or even ferulic acid, ingredients capable of inhibiting the melanin transfer mechanism.

• For structural dark circles : it is difficult to mitigate these dark circles once they have set in. Therefore, it is better to prevent them by moisturizing the eye contour. Treatments containing hyaluronic acid, aloe vera or witch hazel hydrosol are recommended for this purpose.

Tip : If you still wake up with dark circles under your eyes, you can quickly and effectively conceal them by using a concealer that matches your skin tone.