Panda Eyes

Nowadays many people are affected by dark circles around their eyes, or “Panda eyes” as they’re better known.

Panda eyes are caused by a variety of factors, but luckily can be both prevented, and reversed.

Panda eyes can form for a range of reasons. Some of which include: fatigue, aging, eye strain, allergies, dehydration, sun overexposure and genetics.

It has also been discussed that iron deficiency, also commonly known as anemia, can lead to the formation of dark circles around the eyes.

With an iron deficiency, the blood is unable to efficiently transport oxygen to your body’s tissues, in this case leading to the skin around the eyes, appearing darker as a result. 

A study published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology found that 50 percent of study participants with dark circles had iron deficiency anemia. When their anemia was corrected, the patients found that the appearance of their undereye circles improved.

Ensuring you incorporate plenty of iron-rich foods and taking an iron supplement may help, and ideally with vitamin C to enhance iron absorption.

Reference:

Sheth, P. B., Shah, H. A., & Dave, J. N. (2014). Periorbital hyperpigmentation: A study of its prevalence, common causative factors and its association with personal habits and other disorders. Indian journal of dermatology, 59(2), 151.