One of the most common causes for dark circles under the eyes is something that everyone does, regardless of age. Rubbing and excessively touching the eyes can create or worsen dark circles. For some people, eye rubbing causes inflammation, which widens blood vessels and makes them more noticeable. There’s also the chance that rubbing this sensitive skin could break a blood vessel, discoloring the area under the eyes.

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