People often attribute dark circles to tiredness and lack of sleep. The dark circles under the eyes can appear purple or blue to dark brown or black, depending on the color of the skin. In some cases, the dark circle under your eyes may indicate the need for lifestyle changes, such as improving your sleep habits and diet. Causes and risk factors Black circles have several risk factors and there are many dark circle removal treatments one can use. The most common risks of black circles include: Elderly : Loss of adipose tissue and thinning of the skin around the eyes are part of the aging process. These changes make dark circles more visible in the elderly. Tear channels are holes under the eyes that can cause dark circles and are associated with aging. Non-white ethnicity : Dark circles are more common in dark-skinned people and affect more colored people than whites. This risk factor is believed to be due to changes in pigmentation. Genetics : Dark circles can be hereditary. Studies
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