Vitamin K, also known as phytonadione, can control blood clotting. And researchers have discovered that it can also deliver benefits to dark circles under the eye when applied topically. Though there are theories as to why Vitamin K works to alleviate under eye dark circles, scientists aren’t certain exactly why.
Under eye dark circles may be caused by a number of factors including thinning skin in the eye orbital area, as well as heredity and allergies. The loss of skin tone as well as thinner skin that occurs with aging can make blood vessels below the eyes become more visible. Under eye dark circles tend to be more common in individuals with darker complexions due to the higher concentration of melanin in their skin. This increased concentration increases the tendency towards dark circles.
Researchers have surmised that Vitamin K applications may work because dark circles are like skin bruises. The skin discoloration that occurs during bruising is the result of damaged blood vessels that leak blood which surfaces to the skin. Vitamin K may help to facilitate this healing. A study published in the journal Dermatological Surgery found that Vitamin K combined with retinol helped to resolve the under eye discoloration that accompanies pulsed dye laser treatments.
If under eye dark circles are a concern for you and you’d like to try a product containing Vitamin K, then you may wish to consider Neostrata’s Dark Circle Night Serum which contains Vitamin K combined with retinol. Retinol plays an additional role in helping to diminish the appearance of wrinkles. Studies have shown visible improvement within 4 weeks of daily use with significant improvement after 8 weeks.
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