Why We Get Dark Circles and How to Get Rid of Them

5. Avoid direct sunlight.

Any dermatologist will tell you to keep your face out of direct sunlight. The sun makes our skin age faster, but it also gives off UV rays that can hurt the skin. Because the skin is getting older, it gets puffy and dark circles to form under the eyes. So if you’re going to be out in the sun, put on sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.