Jeisys Medical

 

You’ve probably had that moment when you take a picture or turn on selfie mode and think, “Why do I look so tired…?” Your physical condition might be fine, but your expression always seems a bit drained, and even when you smile brightly, there’s a persistent heavy look.

Many people blame this on lack of sleep or stress, but the truth is, it's highly likely a change caused by under-eye contour, hollowness, and wrinkles.

The under-eye area has the thinnest skin layer on the face and is a ‘delicate zone’ that reacts sensitively to minor changes. Therefore, if under-eye elasticity drops even slightly, shadows form, the area looks sunken, and wrinkles become prominent, significantly reinforcing a tired appearance.

Hence, under-eye unevenness should not be dismissed as simply looking “a little tired these days.” It must be noticed as a signal that the periorbital structure is changing. Depending on whether you catch and manage these signals early, the impression of your eyes can change dramatically.

Table of Contents

• Trend 1. Why Does Under-eye Unevenness Occur?
• Trend 2. Why Elasticity Flow Management is Necessary
• Trend 3. The ‘Volume + Elasticity’ Routine for Reducing Under-eye Unevenness

Trend 1. Why Does Under-eye Unevenness Occur?

Under-eye unevenness is not due to a single cause but is the result of multiple changes overlapping at once. Specifically, the contour becomes sharper as under-eye hollowness, under-eye wrinkles, and reduced under-eye elasticity progress simultaneously.

Cause 1. The under-eye area is inherently a weak structure!

The skin around the eyes is much thinner and has little fat compared to other areas. As a result, even a small reduction in under-eye elasticity makes the area look sunken immediately. Fine movements from frequently rubbing your eyes or talking also easily set in under-eye wrinkles. Because it shows even slight fatigue so clearly, the under-eye area is where our condition is immediately reflected.

Cause 2. Decrease in elastic fibers (collagen and elastin)!

As we age, collagen and elastin, which maintain skin firmness, decrease. When these elastic fibers weaken, the under-eye area easily becomes hollow, and the line connecting the under-eye to the cheek appears deeply sunken, naturally deepening under-eye wrinkles. This is the core cause of the shadow that makes you look tired.

Cause 3. Reduction or shift in the under-eye fat layer!

The fat beneath the eyes naturally helps create facial volume. However, if this fat decreases or slides downward, under-eye hollowness becomes clearly visible, and the contour looks deeper. It might be easier to understand if you think of it as a ‘shadow created as volume diminishes and elasticity sags.’

Trend 2. Why Elasticity Flow Management is Necessary

Once under-eye issues begin, they progress rapidly. Initially, they might look like ordinary under-eye hollowness, but at some point, under-eye elasticity drops, and under-eye wrinkles deepen, making the overall impression increasingly heavy.

Therefore, under-eye unevenness is more than just a “tired-looking problem”—it’s a crucial management point that changes the entire atmosphere of your face. Let’s look at why you should manage under-eye fat a little faster and more smoothly.

Why 1. The change in impression is too significant

Under-eye hollowness and wrinkles dramatically change your facial demeanor. Since four things hit you at once—looking tired, looking depressed, looking older, and makeup not sitting well—even minor contour changes can make daily life seem difficult.

Why 2. An area with a fast aging speed

The under-eye skin is thin, making it sensitive to dryness, external irritation, and temperature changes. Moisture escapes quickly, and elastic fiber damage is faster than in other areas. Therefore, if you don't take care of under-eye elasticity, under-eye wrinkles quickly set in, and the contour deepens.

Why 3. The significant impact of UV exposure

The eye area is constantly exposed to UV light, causing melanin pigmentation and reduced skin elasticity simultaneously. As a result, the under-eye shadow deepens, creating that feeling of “tiredness that makeup can’t cover.”

Trend 3. The ‘Volume + Elasticity’ Routine for Reducing Under-eye Unevenness

You will quickly realize that a single product is absolutely insufficient to naturally reduce under-eye unevenness. Since the processes of volume loss and elasticity sagging occur together, management must be approached ‘holistically’ to achieve results.

Fortunately, by just paying a little attention to a volume/elasticity recovery routine, your under-eye elasticity can significantly improve, and both hollowness and wrinkles can be smoothly softened. Let’s systematically organize the routines you can immediately implement in your daily life.

Step 1. Volume Restoration Routine (Reducing Under-eye Hollowness)

• Hyaluronic Acid Layering

Low-molecular-weight HA penetrates deep to fill inner moisture, while high-molecular-weight HA smooths the surface, making under-eye hollowness less visible.

• Peptide & EGF Ingredients

This routine rebuilds the skin's supporting structure, reviving under-eye elasticity.
The fine hollowness beneath the eyes becomes smoother, reducing unevenness.

• Apply Eye Cream Twice

Applying lightly in the morning and a bit more generously at night helps reduce under-eye wrinkles and maintain moisture.

Step 2. Elasticity Enhancement Routine (Under-eye Elasticity Recovery Plan)

• Retinol & Bakuchiol

Used in eye-specific products, they are effective at aiding elastic fiber regeneration, helping under-eye elasticity rebound.

• Eye-Specific Patches

Using them the night before an important day offers an ‘immediate effect’: the area becomes plump, and under-eye wrinkles are temporarily less visible.

• Under-eye Lifting Massage

Gently lifting the area with your ring finger for a long period smooths the flow of under-eye elasticity and softens the contour.

Step 3. Lifestyle Routine & Prevention

• Sufficient Sleep

Lack of sleep simultaneously causes under-eye hollowness, pigmentation, and wrinkles, so it’s truly important.

• Reduce Sodium Intake

This is effective in breaking the vicious cycle of swelling → sagging → weakened elasticity → deepened unevenness.

• Cold Compress

Applying a cold towel for 1–2 minutes in the morning is great for reducing puffiness and maintaining elasticity.

• UV Protection

Light SPF is essential to prevent damage to under-eye elasticity and worsening under-eye wrinkles!

TIP Observation Points for Change After the Recovery Routine

The biggest characteristic of under-eye contour management is that the effect does not happen “suddenly and dramatically.” Instead, it improves gradually and very naturally, until one day you suddenly realize, “Oh? Why do I look less tired?”

Therefore, knowing what changes to look for and the criteria that indicate the routine is working well is crucial.

• Has the curve between the cheek and eye become smoother?

If the line previously looked broken, it meant there was under-eye hollowness. If the curve in that area has become natural, it is evidence of improvement!

• Has the depth of the shadow lightened?

If the shadow caused by the contour (not dark circles) has softened, your management routine is functioning properly.

• Is the routine being consistently followed?

The speed of change is significantly different if you only stick to these three things: using under-eye elasticity products, massaging while keeping under-eye wrinkles in mind, and applying UV protection to the eye area. Even though under-eye unevenness seems small, it significantly impacts the impression. Because it progresses in the order of under-eye hollowness → reduced under-eye elasticity → under-eye wrinkle formation, early management is truly important.
 

But don't worry. Starting today, simply taking gentle care of these three aspects—Volume + Elasticity + Lifestyle Routine—will make your under-eyes look much less tired and change your impression to be brighter. It’s a small routine, but the change in your overall look will be dramatic!