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Hyperpigmentation Around Eyes (Brown Dark Circles)

Definition: Brown circles, resulting from a hyperpigmentation around the eyes (accumulation of melanin pigments in the superficial layers of the epidermis). They mainly affect people with darker skin.

Internal and external causes: Exposure to UV rays, genetic predisposition, certain skin pathologies (eczema, etc.).

How to reduce or eliminate them: Illuminate and lighten the eye contour area with care products that are concentrated in depigmenting active ingredients (niacinamide, tranexamic acid, vitamin C, ferulic acid, etc.) or gentle exfoliating acids (gluconolactone, etc.); radiofrequency; use a concealer that is very close to one's natural skin tone to camouflage the hyperpigmentation around the eyes.

Preventive measures: Apply sunscreen daily to the face in order to avoid the pigmentation under the eyes.

Under Eye Hyperpigmentation.

Action de la niacinamide sur les cernes bruns.

Dark Circles: How does Niacinamide work?

6 min of reading

Dark circles often betray fatigue and weigh down the gaze. They can be caused by numerous factors, but they are not inevitable. Thanks to niacinamide, an essential derivative of vitamin B3, it is possible to diminish pigmentary dark circles. Discover its mechanism.

The Effect of Tranexamic Acid Against Dark Circles Under the Eyes.

2 min of reading

Tranexamic acid has a brightening effect. In fact, it is most commonly used in the development of skin care products to soften brown spots and pigmented dark circles under the eyes. Learn more about its effect on dark circles under the eyes.

Ingrédients actifs contre les cernes et poches.

Which active ingredients should be used against dark circles and bags under the eyes?

12 min of reading

The skin around the eyes is a sensitive area with an epidermis 4 to 5 times thinner than the rest of the face. Factors such as hours spent in front of a screen, pollution, aging, fatigue, stress, a diet high in salt, alcohol consumption, hormonal changes, smoking, and genetics can all contribute to the development of dark circles and bags under the eyes. In this article, discover the active ingredients that can help reduce their appearance, and thus restore a bright and fresh look.

Brown or pigmented under-eye circles: which solutions?

6 min of reading

Pigmented under-eye circles, more common than one might think, cast a shadow over the eyes and are often perceived as signs of fatigue or aging. They arise from an excess of melanin beneath the eyes and can be worsened by sun exposure. While their origin is primarily biological, certain approaches can help attenuate them. Which treatments and techniques can reduce these circles? Let’s review.

Différents types de cernes sous les yeux.

What are the different types of under-eye circles?

8 min of reading

Dark circles are a common skin issue. They are defined as changes in pigmentation or in the contour of the lower eyelid. However, their origin alters their characteristics and treatment. In this article, we help you identify dark circles, understand their cause, and care for them.