UV rays can also trigger excess melanin production, leading to dark patches under the eyes. Wearing sunscreen daily, even indoors, and using sunglasses outdoors helps prevent further damage.

Have you ever woken up with a dead-looking face and noticed it’s mostly because of the stubborn dark circles under your eyes? Yes, that’s the case for many of us. But do you like waking up that way?

“Dark spots occur when the skin produces excess melanin, the natural brown pigment that gives our skin color,” says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Michele Green. “The exact reason why ...

Melanin is the compound that gives colour to the skin, hair and eyes. Excess of melanin is not harmful to the skin or the ...

UV rays can also trigger excess melanin production, leading to dark patches under the eyes. Wearing sunscreen daily, even indoors, and using sunglasses outdoors helps prevent further damage.