The truth of the matter is that these dark circles are not a disease and do not pose a danger to your health. But just because they’re not dangerous, it doesn’t mean they’re not a nuisance.

So how does one go about treating these? Unfortunately the solution isn’t always easy. The cause of these dark spots are usually genetic. Excess capillaries under the eye begin to become more prominent as the delicate skin above them thins out as we age. So common sense will tell you it’s extremely important to start a skin care regimen that will help plump up this area. The best eye cream for dark circles will therefore be those that hydrate and build up the tissue.

There are also other substances which may be able to benefit you. Some people opt for a skin lightener too in order to brighten up the area. One of the most widely used ingredients for this is kojic acid. Applying kojic acid cream under the eyes may be able to help. However be careful because this skin is more sensitive to irritation is thinner, so you don’t want to use too much of it.