Many patients of Mediterranean descent have dark circles...

Many patients of Mediterranean descent have dark circles under their eyes. There is nothing that can be done about this other than makeup.

Some patients have severe allergies which create puffiness, bags and shiners underneath the lower lid. Well managed allergy symptoms can improve the dark circles.

In addition, high salt intake in the diet can increase fat bags because of fluid retention in the bags in the lower lids. Makeup can reduce how dark the circles are; apply a yellow concealer to neutralize the dark color, then apply under-eye concealer.