Dermatologists Explain How to Treat Dark Circles
Treating dark circles is complex due to multiple causes including genetics, aging, and lifestyle. Dermatologists Dr. Mina Amin, Dr. Brendan Camp, and aesthetic injector Natia Rufolo advise a combination of at-home and professional treatments. At-home options include eye creams with retinol, vitamin C, caffeine, peptides, and hyaluronic acid; retinol serums; LED light therapy; sunscreen; color correctors; and cold compresses. Professional treatments include lasers (CO2, fraxel), exosome therapy, microneedling, PRP, and dermal fillers. Dark circles differ from under-eye bags, which are puffiness. Permanent removal is difficult, but improvement is possible. The article features product recommendations from Vogue.
Key facts
- Dark circles have multiple causes: genetics, aging, fatigue, sun exposure.
- Dr. Mina Amin is a Los Angeles–based dermatologist at California Dermatology Specialists.
- Dr. Brendan Camp is a double board-certified dermatologist in New York and Long Island.
- Natia Rufolo is a board-certified aesthetic injector and founder of INJX BY NAT Aesthetics.
- At-home treatments include eye creams with retinol, vitamin C, caffeine, peptides, hyaluronic acid.
- Professional treatments: lasers, exosome therapy, microneedling, PRP, dermal fillers.
- Cold compresses and color correctors are temporary solutions.
- Sunscreen with SPF 30+ is essential to prevent worsening.
Entities
Institutions
- California Dermatology Specialists
- INJX BY NAT Aesthetics
- Vogue
Locations
- Los Angeles
- New York
- Long Island