I wouldn’t say I have severe dark eye circles but they’re apparent when I don’t use any face powder. Mine also have a somewhat bluish tint and look more obvious when I don’t get sufficient sleep. I’ve never really given much attention to them actually; I had thought they were just a normal part of my aging process since thinner skin do cause our blood vessels to become noticeable. However recently, a few people who knows something about TCM started telling me that my dark circles are due to a possible kidney imbalance.

In my post on what can cause our skin to become thinner,  I mentioned that I would be sharing ways to thicken the dermis layer.  It took longer than usual to write because I wanted to verify something I was using before discussing it.  So this entry discusses a three-pronged strategy to strengthen the dermis layer without invasive procedures based on research as well as personal experience.  Before reading, do note that you should use your discretion when deciding if the recommendation or product will work for your skin type.