Treatment for Dark Circles
The skin under the eyes is thin and rich in micro-capillaries, making it sensitive to fatigue, dehydration, and pigment accumulation. LE PURE’s treatments for dark circles deliver lipid- and water-soluble plant actives that optimise microcirculation and reinforce the skin barrier.
These potent medicinal plants reduce dark tones and fatigue, leaving the eye contour firmer, smoother, and naturally radiant.
Products for Dark Circles
Scientific Evidence on Plant Extracts for Treating Dark Circles
Scientific evidence supports the use of certain plant extracts in improving skin tone and microcirculation.
Centaurea (Corn flower), Pueraria (Kudzu), Euphrasia (Eyebright), and Simmondsia (Jojoba) demonstrate antioxidant, soothing, circulation-stimulating and pigment-modulating properties that may help reduce visible darkness and restore radiance to the under-eye area when combined in balanced formulations.
Sources:
- Kaszuba et al., Pharmaceutical Biology, 2014 – Euphrasia antioxidant and cytokine-modulating effects. PubMed
- Kim et al., International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018 – Euphrasia protects against UVB-induced photoaging. MDPI
- Moen et al., Journal of Herbal Pharmacotherapy, 2001 – Clinical observation of Euphrasia eye drops. PubMed
- Li et al., Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2022 – Pueraria root extract reduces oxidative stress and supports collagen. Frontiers
- Zhang et al., Molecular Medicine Reports, 2018 – Puerarin influences melanogenesis via ERK1/2 pathway. PubMed
- Palacz et al., Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine, 2024 – Cornflower hydrosol improves skin hydration and brightness. Aesthetic Cosmetology
Types of Dark Circles
Dark circles appear for many reasons, often combining genetic, lifestyle, and age-related factors. Fatigue, dehydration, unbalanced nutrition, long screen hours, or excess salt, and alcohol can slow circulation and accentuate shadows, while the natural loss of collagen and fat over time makes the skin thinner and more translucent.
To address them effectively, it is essential to understand their origin. Below are the three main types of dark circles and how each can be improved through targeted care and medicinal plant actives:
Vascular Dark Circles
- Main cause: sluggish microcirculation and visible capillaries beneath thin skin.
- Typical look: bluish or purplish tone, more visible in the morning.
- LE PURE solution: Lumière Éternelle and Eye Euphoria activate microcirculation with Euphrasia and Centaurea, reducing puffiness and fatigue.
- Result: the eye contour appears brighter, refreshed, and revived.
Pigmented Dark Circles
- Main cause: excess melanin from genetics, UV exposure, or irritation.
- Typical look: brownish or greyish tone, constant throughout the day.
- LE PURE solution: Eye Set + Seasonal sun protection — Zen Solaire SPF 20 in high UV periods and Perfecting Illumination in lower UV months.
- Result: balanced tone, reduced pigmentation, and restored luminosity.
Structural Hollows
- Main cause: bone structure, collagen loss, and thinning skin.
- Typical look: shadow or hollow under the eye that varies with lighting.
- LE PURE solution: lipid antioxidants and phyto-ceramides in Eye Euphoria strengthen and plump the delicate skin, improving firmness and elasticity. Apply a lighter shade of Perfecting Illumination on the hollow area to softly reflect light and diminish the appearance of shadows.
- Result: smoother, lifted appearance and softer light reflection.
Treatment of Vascular Dark Circles
Vascular dark circles are linked to reduced microcirculation and visible blood vessels beneath the thin under-eye skin. They often appear bluish or purplish, are more noticeable in the morning, and improve with movement, hydration, or better sleep.
When circulation slows, oxygen delivery to the tissue decreases, creating a dull or shadowed tone.
Main reasons for vascular dark circles
- Poor microcirculation: Reduced blood flow causes a bluish or purplish tone under the eyes.
- Fluid retention: Sleeping flat, excess salt, or hormonal changes increase puffiness and congestion.
- Allergies and sinus congestion: Swelling and rubbing aggravate blood stagnation.
- Fatigue and dehydration: Sluggish oxygenation makes the skin appear darker and dull.
- Age-related vessel fragility: Capillaries weaken over time, amplifying the visibility of vessels.
Regular use of Lumière Éternelle and Eye Euphoria supports the natural drainage and vitality of the eye contour. The combination of circulation-stimulating plants such as Euphrasia and Centaurea with nourishing lipids from Simmondsia strengthens capillaries and restores skin suppleness.
Integrating gentle lymphatic massage, hydration, and balanced rest further enhances results. This daily ritual revives microcirculation, reduces puffiness, and reveals a brighter, rested looking eye contour.
Treatment of Pigmented Dark Circles
Pigmented dark circles are caused by excess melanin — the natural pigment that gives skin its color — accumulating in the thin skin around the eyes. This type of darkness doesn’t change much during the day and can affect all skin tones, though it’s more common in medium to darker skin.
Main reasons for pigmented dark circles
- Genetic predisposition
Some people inherit a tendency toward higher melanin activity around the eyes. It’s often seen in families and may appear even in youth. - Sun exposure
UV light stimulates melanin production, which easily concentrates in the thin, sensitive under-eye area. - Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Rubbing or scratching due to allergies, eczema, or irritation triggers inflammation that leaves behind darker marks. - Hormonal influences
Hormonal changes — pregnancy, contraceptives, or thyroid imbalance — can temporarily increase melanin formation. - Age-related thinning
As the skin becomes thinner with age, the natural pigment beneath becomes more visible, making the area appear darker. - Lifestyle stressors
Lack of sleep, chronic fatigue, smoking, and poor diet don’t directly cause pigmentation, but they slow skin renewal, allowing pigment to linger longer.
Consistent use of the LE PURE Eye Contour Care Treatment together with biological sun protection forms a complete defence and regeneration system for the eye area.
During periods of high UV index, Zen Solaire SPF 20 provides broad-spectrum protection while preventing photo-pigmentation and oxidative stress. In lower UV periods, the Perfecting Illumination makeup cream maintains antioxidant and UV protection thanks to its natural mineral and photoprotective plant nutrients.
Combined with the products of the Eye Set – Lumière Éternelle and Eye Euphoria- , this ritual restores elasticity, supports microcirculation, helps to fade existing shadow and prevents the formation of new pigmentation.
Treatment of Structural Hollows
Structural hollows, or tear troughs, result from the bone structure and gradual loss of collagen, fat, and elasticity beneath the eyes.
They create a shadow effect that may look like a dark circle, especially under direct light. While these are largely anatomical, skin resilience and tone play a major role in their visual depth.
Main reasons for structural hollows
- Genetic bone structure: Naturally deeper tear troughs cast more shadow.
- Loss of volume with age: Fat and collagen depletion deepen the hollow.
- Thinning skin: Reduced density makes shadows more visible.
- Lifestyle factors: Stress, dehydration, and sleep deficit accelerate loss of elasticity.
The LE PURE Eye Contour Ritual — Eye Euphoria and Lumière Éternelle — replenishes the skin with lipid antioxidants, phyto-ceramides, and collagen-supporting plant actives to visibly smooth and firm the eye contour.
Regular use helps reduce the perception of shadows by improving tone and elasticity. For enhanced prevention, the combination with Zen Solaire or Perfecting Illumination provides antioxidant and photoprotective nutrients that protect collagen integrity, maintaining a youthful, luminous appearance.
Apply a lighter shade of Perfecting Illumination on the hollow area to softly reflect light and diminish the appearance of shadows.
