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We ve all wondered how to get rid of the dark circles under our eyes at some point in our lives, but as we age, these circles somehow seem to become a more permanent feature and, in turn, eradicating them becomes harder than ever. So why do we get these dark circles and why are they so hard to get rid of?
The first thing to remember is that the skin of the eye area is around two thirds thinner than on the rest of your face, meaning it s both more delicate and more translucent. This means it s much easier to see the purplish-blue colour of the blood vessels though the skin: so if your capillaries are dilated from, say, alcohol, your under eye is going to look darker.