The Different Types Of Dark Circles, And Which One You Have | Beauty In Color

Dark circles aren't one thing. There are a few different causes, and what actually helps depends on which one you have. Whether yours have been there for years or are new in your 40s, here is how to tell which kind is yours before you buy another eye cream. Hi, I'm Dana, skincare educator and founder of Beauty In Color. I help Black women understand their skin, build better routines, and age intentionally. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction [ : ] The 3 causes of dark circles [ : ] How to tell which one is yours [ : ] Why it shows up in your 40s [ : ] What actually helps, and the eye cream question [ : ] Your 3 options CARE FOR YOUR UNDER-EYES My eye care edit: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/76... WATCH NEXT Skincare Routine for Dark Spots on Black Skin: How to Layer. If your darkness turns out to be pigment, this is the routine for actually fading it:    • Skincare Routine for Dark Spots on Black S...   🌐 NEW HERE? Learn more about my approach to skincare education and where to start. → https://beautyincolor.com/start-here 🛍️ SHOP WITH ME Discount codes → https://beautyincolor.com/codes My full edit on ShopMy → https://shopmy.us/shop/beautyincolor Amazon picks → https://www.amazon.com/shop/beautyinc... ☀️ FIND A SUNSCREEN THAT DISAPPEARS ON YOU The no-cast sunscreens I personally reach for, the ones that protect without leaving you grey, gathered in one place. → https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/44... ▶️ WATCH NEXT Why Your Skin Gets More Sensitive As You Age. The sensitivity and barrier context this one builds on, because protected skin is calmer skin. →    • Sensitive Skin After 40? The Real Reason I...   ✉️ WANT TO GO DEEPER? Every week, Beauty In Your Inbox goes beyond the video with more context, more nuance, and skincare guidance to help you make better decisions for your skin. → https://beautyincolor.com/newsletter CONNECT WITH ME Instagram:   / beautyincolor_official   Pinterest:   / beautyincolor_official   Website: https://beautyincolor.com/ SOURCES & FURTHER READING Research on periorbital hyperpigmentation and under-eye dark circles in skin of color, from the dermatology literature (Journal of Drugs in Dermatology; Pigment International). Exact citations confirmed at Publish QA. I'm a skincare educator, not a dermatologist. This channel is for education, not medical advice. For a concern that persists or changes, see a board-certified professional. #BlackSkincare #SkincareAfter40 #DarkCircles #UnderEyeCare #MelaninRichSkin #SkincareEducation