The Best Remedies for Dark Circles, According to a Dermatologist

There’s nothing like dark circles under eyes to start your day off on a sour note. Whether you’ve battled with them your whole life or see an occasional flare up from seasonal changes, there is hope for you and your dark circles yet. While a top-rated concealer will brighten you up in a pinch, the best solution is to reduce the dark circles or bags under your eyes at the source. For that, we turned to Dr. Lauren Ploch of Georgia Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center.

According to Dr. Ploch, the best treatment plan starts with determining the cause of the dark circles under eyes. If your dark circles seem seasonal, they might be due to allergies. Dr. Ploch advises avoiding common allergens and beginning a daily antihistamine (i.e. Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec) regimen. Other times, dark circles can be linked to the aging process. If fat loss around the eye is to blame, injectables, lasers, or even surgery (if you’re really desperate) can help. But, before you go too far, Dr. Ploch has a few products that might be able to help—no appointment necessary.