Sleeping Habits

• The most well-known cause of dark circles is the classic lack of sleep. Poor sleep can result in temporary dark circles under the eyes. Fortunately, the dark circles caused by poor sleeping will usually fade after a few nights of consistent good sleep.
  
  

Rubbing Eyes

• Itchy eyes, which are caused by various reasons, can result in rubbing the eyes. This persistent rubbing results in dark under eye circles over time. When eyes are itchy, avoiding rubbing will prevent the dark circles. After a few days of not rubbing the eyes, the dark circles should fade.
  
  

Heredity

• Heredity is a cause, which is not possible to change. Genetics play a role in the development and growth of dark circles, bags or under eye problems. The thin skin under the eyes for those with hereditary dark circles often is more translucent or the veins at the eyes cause the bluish tint that results in rings.
  
  

Age

• Aging is one of the uncontrollable causes of black rings under the eyes. During the aging process, the skin thins and both fat and collagen are lowered, resulting in rings under the eyes.
  
  

Lifestyle

• Lifestyle factors which contribute to dark circles include poor nutrition, smoking, heavy drinking and stress. The only way to get rid of the dark circles caused by lifestyle habits is to stop the poor habit. Depending on the lifestyle problem causing the dark circles, rings might or might not remain.