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Do you ever have one of those mornings where you wake up and your face still looks tired? This happens to most of us, and it usually boils down to under-eye circles.
Many people believe that dark circles signify a lack of sleep, but they can be also caused by an array of different factors that vary from skincare routine to genetics and even potentially allergies. Another factor? Nutrition. Eating the wrong foods can dry out your skin and cause puffiness that results in under-eye circles.
Even having the wrong drinks can cause dark circles. And according to dermatologists, drinking alcohol can dry out your skin and lead to under-eye bags or circles.
Dr. Marisa Garshick explains that alcohol can dry out the skin and lead to under-eye bags and other flaws.
"Alcohol tends to be dehydrating as it acts as a diuretic, removing fluid from the body," she tells SheFinds. "This can impact the skin as well, leading to dryness, dullness, and skin sensitivity. When the skin is dehydrated, it can also appear less radiant, so even though people may find their skin to have a glow while drinking alcohol, the overall impact of alcohol on the skin can be dehydrating."
Dermatologist Dr. Azadeh Shirazi agrees, noting that alcohol "makes eye bags worse because the water it pulls out get trapped around the eyes especially overnight, so bags look the worst in the morning."
Combat under-eye circles with hydrating foods with antioxidants, and drink a lot of water to make sure your skin gets plenty of it. You can also find a ton of products designed to reduce the appearance od dark cirlces here.
