Dark circles (or dark shadows or rings) are simply termed as dark discoloration of the skin under the eyes. In these days, dark circles are a common complaint from many of us, which makes the people look tired, unhealthy, dull, exhausted and older.
Lack of sleep, stress, heredity, aging, vitamin deficiencies, environmental irritants, dry skin, certain health problems, prolonged crying, hormonal imbalance, over-exposure to the sun or electronic screens, etc. will cause dark circles to all of us irrespective of age group.
Actually, the skin around the eyes is delicate and thinner than remaining parts of the body. The veins in the area are closer to the skin’s surface resulting in a bluish or dark tint called dark circles around the eyes.
There are many natural remedies available at home that works excellently in treating dark circles around the eyes. Let’s have a look on it.
Home Remedies for Dark Circles:
It’s time to follow these amazing DIY natural remedies for dark under eye circles regularly at home to diminish those ugly dark circles.
Method – 1: (Almond Oil)
Almond oil has vitamin K & E that improves clotting, reduces discoloration under the eyes. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that contract the dilated blood vessels causing discoloration under the eyes.
Steps to be followed…
- Apply a little almond oil on all over the dark circles at night before going to sleep.
- Massage it gently for few minutes to get well absorbed into the skin.
- Leave it on for overnight and rinse off in the morning with cold water.
- Pat dry your eyes and repeat the same process daily till you get relief from dark circles and puffy eyes.
Method – 2: (Cucumber)
Cucumber has rich content of water that hydrate and moistures the skin. It has vitamins A, C, E and K that helps to restore the skin’s elasticity, reduces inflammation and soothes the skin. It has antioxidant, astringent property that lightens the dark circles effectively.
Steps to be followed
- Cleanse your face along with eyes and dry it.
- Cut cucumber into thick slices and place it over the eyes (preferred chilled cucumber pieces).
- Let it sit for about 15 – 20 minutes and remove it.
- Rinse your eyes with cold water and dry it.
- Repeat the same process daily for at least a week to diminish the dark circles under the eyes.
Method – 3: (Potato)
Potatoes act as natural bleaching agents that lighten the skin under the eyes. It has vitamins (A, C), enzymes, starch and catecholase that reduce dark circles and rejuvenate the skin by providing essential moisture to the eye areas. So, potatoes are effective in diminishing dark circles.
Steps to be followed…
- Grate a chilled potato to extract its juice and dip a cotton ball in it.
- Dab it on the dark circles affected eye areas.
- Let it sit for about 10 – 15 minutes and rinse off with cool water.
- Repeat the same regularly until the results are visible to you.
Note:
- Or simply grate a frozen potato and store it in a thin cloth. Place it as a cool poultice over your eyes for 10 – 15 minutes and remove it. Or place chilled potato slices on the eyes.
- Alternatively, mix potato juice with any of the following ingredients like cucumber juice, fresh lemon juice, tomato puree, yogurt, honey, etc. and apply it on the dark circles to get rid of it.
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