How to Fix Eye Bags & Dark Circles: Causes, Remedies & Treatments

Are your under-eyes puffy in the morning? You've got dark circles that won't go away no matter how much sleep you get? Is it pigmentation, fluid retention … or just shadows? In this episode of After Hours Skin Clinic, Consultant Dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid address one of the most common skincare concerns: puffy eyes and dark circles. They offer the explanations, solutions and expert advice that may actually help you fix your dark circles. Because the important truth is, not all “eye bags” are the same. And if you don’t understand what’s causing yours, you’ll likely never be able to treat them properly. Plus there are some approaches that are better than others and some that require serious consideration beforehand (spoiler: fillers). In this episode Emma and Ellie break down: The key differences between puffiness, pigmentation, shadows and true 'eye bags' Why fluid retention, hormones, sleep, salt and alcohol can make your under eyes look worse How allergies and eczema cause post-inflammatory pigmentation (especially in skin of colour) The role of anatomy, ageing and collagen loss Why tear trough filler needs serious caution What eye creams can and can’t do Ingredients that actually help (tretinoin, caffeine, antioxidants, hydroquinone) and when to use them Lymphatic drainage massage and simple at-home tricks that genuinely work When injectables or blepharoplasty might be appropriate The cheap, quick trick hiding up Ellie's sleeve Emma and Ellie also talk honestly about trends (including the haemorrhoid cream craze… ), and why understanding the cause is everything when it comes to treating under-eye darkness. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Why do I look exhausted?”, this episode is for you. Because healthy, glowing skin is about understanding what’s really going on. Have any questions? Send them over to ahsc@raconteur.tv Find us on Instagram @AfterHoursSkinClinic ⁠Klira⁠ - Founded by Dr Emma Craythorne, Klira is a bespoke luxury skincare formula prescribed by dermatologists. You may hear it mentioned from time to time on the podcast and if you want to find out more head over to ⁠klira.skin⁠ _____ Producer: Ella Blaxill Series Editor: Eve Streeter Music by Simon Elms. This is a Raconteur Studios Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices