So you won’t have to look like a zombie if you don’t want to.

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First, know what actually causes dark circles. They can be hereditary, or a result of blood vessels lying under your skin.

Darker pigmentation around the eye area can be hereditary, or the result of blood vessels under the eye that are swollen or not draining properly. "The thin skin of the eyelid is translucent in many individuals and therefore it easily reveals the underlying vessels below," Dr. Dendy Engelman, a dermatologist, tells BuzzFeed Life. Dark circles can be made worse by lack of sleep, consuming an excess amount of sodium, and the presence of allergens around the eyes.

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Then understand what causes bags under the eyes.

Bags under the eyes are actually a herniation, or an abnormal protrusion, of the fat pads surrounding the eye. When these fat pads swell or move beyond where they're supposed to be positioned, they cause the skin to bulge, which gives the appearance of "bags." It's also important to note that you can have dark circles and bags under your eyes at the same time.

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