2021-05-25T08:58:25Z
If someone says you’re looking tired, chances are it’s because of some massive shopping bags swinging under your eyeballs. These are usually a tell-tale sign that you’ve not been looking after yourself or burning the candle at both ends.
But where do dark circles come from and why do we get them? According to Dr Deborah Lee of
Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, the dark discolouration under the eyes is due to excess dermal deposition of the pigment melanin.
“Stress, lack of sleep, disruption of natural circadian rhythms, and raised cortisol levels can all lead to increased deposition of melanin,” she explains.