In this guide, we will look at
- How to get rid of dark circles at home and professionally
- What different types of dark circles mean
- How to use the spoon method
- What drug and chemical causes dark circles and eye bags
- What vitamin deficiency causes dark circle
Many people experience dark circles and eye bags, but since many spend their entire lives with them, they have become friends instead of foes.

What do eyebags mean?
Eye bags could mean
- You aren’t getting enough sleep
- Water retention
- High salt diet
- Aging
- Allergies
- Deficiency Vitamin C- should not be avoided when trying to get rid of dark circles, it promotes collagen and conceals the color of blood stasis which promotes dark circles under the eyes
- Deficiency of vitamins B12, D, E, K
Medical-which could be severe and mean something more. Let’s take a more in-depth look in simpler terms
Thyroid issues are real issues that could cause a person to have issues with dark circles and swollen eyes that sometimes seem like eye bags. Initially, this disease doesn’t seem to be too much of a bother but could be a real pain over time.
Some common forms of the disease along with signs and symptoms are
HYPERTHYROIDISM – weight loss, protruding eyes, and nervousness.
HYPRODYROIDISM- This includes weight gain, appetite loss, depression
THYROIDISM IN WOMEN- According to Hopkins University it affects their hormone balance and causes problems in puberty, menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, and the postpartum period.
HOW TO GET RID OF EYE BAGS
Cold Compress– Use a cold cloth, frozen peas, or ice wrapped In a cloth and and hold it in place. This reduces blood flow to the area which will lessen inflammation
Caffeine -Cold caffeinated Tea bags are great, coffee scrubs or just about placing coffee on the eyes are great
Hemorrhoid creams– These creams are shown to work, however, these creams can irritate if overused.
Bleaching agents – We are not encouraging this however, studies show that 4% of hydroquinone can be very powerful to lighten dark damaged skin.
Dermatologist methods to remove under-eye darkness and eye bags.
Filler– fillers are offered by dermatologists and lately some estheticians, this has a bit of hyaluronic acid that is placed under the eyes
Laser resurfacing -uses a laser to remove surface layers of wrinkly skin in the under-eye area and stimulate new collagen growth,
Chemical peel– A chemical peel will treat wrinkly under-eye skin by removing superficial top layers
Cold spoon method

This is a natural method that has been in use for centuries. This method was taught to my grandmother’s generation for hangovers, under-eye rejuvenation, and tiredness, before makeup application which is now replaced by fillers and surgeries.
The spoon method is helpful, you can freeze the spoon and it can be used for over an hour, The metal holds the cold temperature and applies more pressure to the dark and puffy areas which helps with less irritation or even inflammation
Chemicals that contribute to eyebags
Chemicals in the stuff you are smoking can cause eyebags as well as drinking too much.
Studies show that some chemicals in glaucoma eyedrops can cause dark circles around the eyes as well as swollen eyelids and eyebags.
Smoking cigarettes can significantly increase dark circles, nicotine can restrict the flow of blood to some parts of the body, and under the eyes are known places for blood restriction during cigarette smoking causing dark circles.
