Teen dark rings under eyes

[MrsFlex]

I would be really grateful for some advice. DD 13 has always had dark rings under her eyes. We had her iron levels tested some time ago, all good. She is getting very self conscious about it. Her skin is quite dry, pale and she is not yet into any skin care.

Are there any gentle products she can use, creams or concealers that would help with this? Or any shops like Sephora or boots that might advise? I admit I'm ignorant in terms of current make up options as I only used tinted moisturiser these days. Of course we have already talked about self acceptance and that we all have small things we wish were different about our appearance. However if there are any good gentle products that help with dark rings, she'd give it a go. Tia.

Maybelline Concealer Instant Anti Age Eraser Eye Concealer, Dark Circles and Blemish Concealer, Ultra Blendable Formula 01 Light

At that age it is usually an allergy. Could you give her an antihistamine for a few days to see if that helps?

@Sparxdislike thank you but it's anti age and she's 13, is it suitable for very young skin?

@Nousernamesleftatall I'd never heard of this, we'll look into it thank you. She is developing a real complex about it

Hi,

Sorry I copied and pasted from Amazon. This is amazing and not expensive. My daughter uses this for eyes and a concealer as well. It's very easy to apply with the sponge applicator

CeraVe Eye Repair Cream with 3 Essential Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid for Dark Circles & Puffiness 14ml

This is a good brand for this age. They do face washes moisturiser. My daughter uses the big blue tub of moisturiser.

CeraVe Moisturising Face and Body Cream with Hyaluronic Acid and 3 Essential Ceramides for Dry to Very Dry Skin 454g

You only need a small amount. She uses the bumpy wash as she gets spots (same age) but they have lots of types.

I hope this helps. My son has the same issue as do I but we're asthmatic and I think it's that. I use the Maybelline concealer too.

It says that but it is a normal make up :)

🙏@Sparxdislike

I would agree checking the allergy side. As me and my son have allergies (goes with the asthma) .

Cutting out wheat and dairy made a huge difference to me. When I reintroduced it, the dark circles also weren’t as bad. I try not to eat loads of it

She is still growing so I'm cautious about cutting out dairy completely. Would lactose free milk be a good first step? Or is it not related to lactose if potentially allergy related?

Apparently it can also be a sign of mouth breathing - especially at night. Or so we were told by an orthodontist.

Some people do just have dark circles under their eyes. I am the same and I'll admit I've worn makeup including concealer and foundation pretty much everyday since I was 13 (in my fifties now). I have always used makeup for sensitive skin but never had a problem.
Obviously do get her checked for allergies etc but if you are going to try restricting food groups please do take advice from a nutritionist or medical professional.

Do you have them? I do and dd does and my dad did. All 3 of us also have sinus issues and dd and I have mild pollen allergies.

Lack of sleep/hydration makes them more prominent.

I use the maybeline concealer above. Dd Isn't a make up wearer but her sister wears it too (with less need) so ok for teen skin.

Tbh I gave up trying to do much with mine - they are part of my face. Odds are no one notices. But it takes time to get there and she has my sympathy.

I don't have them but my dh's family do. Dd doesn't drink an awful lot of water so I'll encourage her to drink a bit more, that's a healthy habit to develop anyway.

I don't really wear make up anymore and haven't for a long time (though might need to look into it for my post menopausal skin and looks tbh) so I feel out of the loop, with products, techniques etc.

We have always tried to not focus too much on looks so the dc don't feel they have to define themselves in that way but, at the same time, I want to support her to look after herself and feel comfortable in her own skin.

She has expressed real frustration with the dark rings and it affects her self confidence. I'll make sure to look at the recommendations. Very grateful, thanks!

Dark circles under eyes are genetic - I have them! You can do a few lifestyle changes but they don't have much effect in my experience. The only thing that worked like a miracle (and I am certainly not recommending it for a teenager ) was filler. That was a few years ag, I went to a dermatologist who just did it quickly and I remember I looked in my car mirror and literally wanted to cry with happiness (shallow I know sorry). It last a long time. I am a lot older now and don't bother. It is a very dangerous area to treat with filler (in the wrong hands you can be blinded) so I would only recommend a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner with a lot of experience but it can really transform your looks. Sorry OP I know that is not going to help your DD in the short term but I just wanted to share my experience and maybe she will consider it if it bothers her when she is a lot older!

Sorry I know this is a very old thread but could she have asthma ?