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"You look bad" is a phrase that you are used to hearing and yet it is not really pleasant. Blame it on your dark circles which appear as soon as you have had a bad sleep, when you are in a period of stress or intense fatigue. And as you get older and therefore in your twenties, they are often accentuated. So why? And how to fight dark circles at 20? Discover the answers in this article by first seeing the factors responsible for their appearance. Then, the solutions to fight against dark circles when you are 20 years old. 

What causes the appearance of dark circles at 20?

What internal phenomenon causes the appearance of dark circles?

Dark circles at 20 are the result of a poor blood and lymphatic circulation (the lymphatic system's mission is to drain skin tissue and eliminate waste in the body). The skin under the eyes is much thinner than on other parts of the body (0,5mm thick against 2 on average). This is why this blood or lymphatic dysfunction is so noticeable on this part of the body and that physically it results in the development of dark circles.

To explain it more simply, when the circulation around the eye area is not functioning optimally, dark circles develop!

Various types of dark circles can impact you at 20:

• colored circles (brown / yellow or blue / purplish). They are recognized by the pigmentation that is localized on the skin of the lower eyelid of the eyes. These dark circles can appear as a result of several factors at age 20. In terms of brown circles, it will be a pigmentation problem. About the blue circles, it will simply be a physical phenomenon. As the skin is much thinner in the area under the eye, blood circulation is visible. In other words, bluish circles at 20 years old are due to the thinness of the skin which allows the blood flow to appear transparently. For these two types of colored circles, poor lifestyle habits and poor lymphatic and blood microcirculation are the two causes that risk worsening the coloring.

• Full circles or also called bags under the eyes. They are the consequence of a mass of water and fat under the eyes. Usually, they are formed as they age. The manifestation of this type of dark circles at 20 years is therefore rather rare.. Note also that these are generally hereditary. That is to say that if some members of your family tend to have them, you will have a much greater chance of seeing them form before your eyes. Finally, it is important to note that the blood and lymphatic circulation here also have its influence on the appearance of these dark circles. When this does not work effectively, it will tend to increase the appearance of these pockets. Hence the importance also in this case of adopting good lifestyle habits.

Be careful not to confuse with the pockets you have when you wake up which are the result of a lack of lymphatic and venous drainage while you are sleeping and which go away when you are wide awake. These morning bags will be encouraged mainly by overwork, fatigue, lack of sleep, alcohol and smoking.

Dark circles at 20: the factors responsible

One of the main causes responsible for the appearance of dark circles in your twenties, East genetic makeup. Indeed, each person has more or less a genetic disposition to have bags or dark circles. This provision is generally made known in adolescence. These hereditary rings are also called "congenital rings". In other words, if some people in your family tend to have dark circles, you will also have more statistics to see them forming in turn.

Another factor strongly involved in the formation of dark circles at age 20 is bad lifestyle. This encompasses a multitude of other parameters as follows:

• Tiredness. In your twenties, sleep is worse and often not long enough. Likewise, we are also more active (more busy schedule, beginning of active life or demanding higher studies, more outings, etc.) which lead to general fatigue. And whenever your body is tired, lymph et the vascularization system get lazy and certainly no longer work well. The microcirculation is particularly poorer, and the wastes present in the body are not expelled sufficiently well. Thus, they regroup at the level of the lower eyelid and dark circles develop at 20 years. If the fatigue does not go away, do not hesitate to make an appointment with a doctor who will give you a check-up to check that all is well.

• A lack of rest. Obviously linked to fatigue, you should also know that insufficient sleep will promote the formation of dark circles at age 20 because lymphatic circulation is slowed down when the body is active. As a result, in principle it therefore takes advantage of your rest and therefore of your sleep time to fully activate and perform drainage effectively. Thus, when one does not get enough sleep, maximum drainage can not be achieved. And as a result, dark circles develop.

• Chronic stress. It is proven that in your twenties, as a young adult, recurrent stress is present in a large number of people. This stress will trigger mental fatigue which interferes with lymphatic functioning. As a result, among the side effects of stress is the formation of dark circles in your XNUMXs.

• light stimuli from technological devices. We know that young people spend too much time looking at screens. And these which propel blue light will agitate sleep and cause a visual fatigue responsible for the appearance of dark circles at 20 years.

• An unbalanced diet, alcohol consumption, and smoking. These 3 elements have a similarity: they bring or develop organic waste in the body. The lymph will therefore have to redouble its efforts to drain this waste. In addition, they are dangerous for the body in high doses and will upset the functioning of the body which includes drainage and blood microcirculation, the main responsible for the appearance of dark circles at 20 years.

To finish, certain pathologies or diseases can also cause the arrival of dark circles at 20. This is mainly true in cases of illness which causes nasal congestion and therefore enlargement of the veins around this area.

Solutions to fight dark circles at 20 years old

Relatively simple solutions that are accessible to everyone can be implemented to remove dark circles in your twenties. It will be about adopting good habits in terms of lifestyle and in terms of beauty routine. Discover them in this part. 

Adopt a good lifestyle

1 - Good sleep against dark circles at 20

Given that the factor that has the biggest share of responsibility in the manifestation of dark circles at 20 years is the fatigue, it will be necessary that you get a good night's sleep. Indeed, you will quickly see that it allows you to have good microcirculation and prevent you from waking up with dark circles. It is recommended to have between 7am and 9am of sleep time in your XNUMXs. To help you fall asleep, you can, to cite just these examples, do activities that relax you (meditation, yoga, etc.), drink an infusion or stop the screens for a good XNUMX minutes before going to sleep.

2 - Food consumption

Have a healthy and balanced diet helps to avoid the accumulation of organic waste in the body, and also to provide the main nutrients so that the lymphatic and blood networks work efficiently. Thus, a good diet is a fundamental factor for having good vascularity in the body. To avoid dark circles at 20 :

• Be careful not to consume foods containing saturated fats and refined sugars involved in the production of free radicals and toxins in the body. On the contrary, favor the consumption of good fats (vegetable fats).
• Eat fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamins and fibers that keep your skin hydrated and in good condition.
• Try to eat food that is rich in antioxidants on a regular basis, which prevents premature aging of the body. We recommend that you consume red fruits which are among the fruits with the greatest nutritional intake of antioxidants and therefore effectively fight free radicals and skin tissue decline.
• As a general rule, consume foods rich in trace elements, vitamins and omega-3s which contribute to the good balance of the skin and therefore prevent the appearance of dark circles at 20 years of age.

3 - drink enough to avoid dark circles at 20

The hydrolipidic film of the skin is partly composed of aqueous liquid (water). It helps protect your skin and keep it in good condition. In the event that your skin lacks water, its condition will deteriorate, your complexion will become dull and imperfections such as dark circles will be more visible. In order to avoid this, you will need to drink at least 1,5l of water per day.

4 - Avoid too many activities against dark circles at 20 years old

To prevent dark circles at 20, you will have to restrict yourself as much as possible and that you avoid too many activities, stress, anxiety and requests. Conversely, practice activities that relax you. And once again, to combat visual fatigue, avoid spending too much time in front of technological devices which emit blue light especially before bed. Activate the "Night mode" or "anti blue light" of your screens as soon as possible. And don't neglect to take breaks often so that your eyes can rest.

5 - You should avoid smoking and alcohol consumption

It is better to avoid tobacco and alcohol consumption which are responsible for skin degradation. Indeed, alcohol and tobacco are harmful for the body and degrade the components of the dermis. As a result, in addition to depositing many toxins in the body, they block the irrigation of skin tissues and cause dark circles at 20 years.

Dark circles at 20: the right actions and the right skincare products

1 - Which concealer cream to use?

Concealer creams are made to boost circulation and therefore prevent dark circles at 20, and even remove them. For this, it will be necessary to be assiduous and to apply your cosmetic product morning and evening.

To fight against bags under the eyes, buy a cream that contains active ingredients that activate lymphatic and blood circulation and therefore have a draining action. When it comes to brown or blue circles, choose a cream that moisturizes and with decongestant ingredients. Some also have a metal tip more generally called "Roll-on", which allows you to use your product while massaging your skin and this will make it even more effective.

Important: Prefer the purchase of cosmetic products with ingredients of natural origin and from organic farming in order to ensure the most possible benefits and to avoid potentially harmful components. To help you in this process, we advise you to use the application INCIBeauty which examines the formulation of the products to certify whether it is healthy or not.

2 - take the right steps

Lymphatic massage around the eye

One of the processes that give the best results against dark circles after 20 years, is to make small massages on the eye area. The massage to be performed is also called the lymphatic massage. This type of massage is best done when you apply your concealer.

These massages will both increase the rate of penetration of the components present in your cosmetic product and boost the blood and lymphatic microcirculation so that the blood and lymph do not slow down and therefore circulate optimally. By massaging your eyelids (above and below the eyes) you therefore manually drain the microcirculation around your eyes. As a result, your dark circles and puffiness are much less pronounced.

How to perform this lymphatic massage to fight against the appearance of dark circles at 20 years?

On a daily basis, place your concealer product on the skin of the inner corner of the eye (at the level of the nose) where the tear sac is located. Massage and gently pat the underside of the eyes, staying on the hard part and without going up to the underside of the eyelashes. Make circular movements by smoothing and making several passes with your fingertips from the inside to the outside. You can also massage the upper eyelid, just below the browbone, always making these circular movements.

Activate blood circulation thanks to cold

Cold wakes up the eyes by activating the microcirculation and therefore to drive away dark circles at 20. There are several methods, but one that gives the best and fastest results to regain a radiant look is to put two teaspoons in the fridge for at least 1/4 hour. Then then, to apply them on the eyes for about five minutes.

A 100% natural remedy against dark circles at 20: cucumber

Cucumber is one of the most waterlogged vegetables since it contains more than 95% water. In addition, it is rich in vitamin K which promotes microcirculation. It therefore provides both decongestant and very interesting moisturizing virtues. By putting it in the cold, it will have all the more effects. In fact, it is simple. Apply a washer in the evening on your eyelids and leave as is for 10 minutes.

The Jade roller to massage, drain and fight against dark circles in your twenties

When applying your treatment or as a daily massage, you can massage the lower and upper part of your eyes with a jade scroll.

Indeed, it is very effective for, among other things, decongesting the eyes and boosting lymphatic drainage and blood circulation. Therefore, it turns out to be perfect for getting rid of puffiness and dark circles at 20. On the other hand, it is also ideal for:

• beautify the complexion;
• tone cell tissue;
• energize the pores thanks to the coldness of its stone (put it in the refrigerator to stimulate the microcirculation even more);
• stimulate the production of collagen and remove fine lines and first wrinkles;
• prevent epidermal aging.

Hide dark circles to make them disappear

Finally, note that dark circles are still natural. If you have a disposition to have it, it will prove to be difficult to get rid of it completely and permanently. To remove your dark circles at 20 years old, the last technique will therefore be to mask them with the help of a concealer makeup. This will hide the coloring of your blue or brown circles. The most recommended to effectively hide your dark circles, is to use a concealer half a tone below your complexion. In fact, a concealer that is too dark increases the visibility of dark circles and a concealer that is too light will not conceal dark circles from you.

To end this article, remember that if your dark circles at 20 cause a feeling of worthlessness, treatments more intrusive can be offered to you to get rid of the latter (which work on puffiness and pigmented dark circles). This will include, among other things, surgery, malar lift, radiofrequency or hyaluronic acid injections. However, you will have to wait until the age of majority to be able to use it. Talk to your doctor.