How to get rid of dark circles under your eyes

Dark circles under eyes are not liked by anyone. They not only give you a tiresome appearance but also make you look ages older than you are. The skin around our eyes is the thinnest skin of the body. The blood traveling through the veins nearer to the skin surface shows off as a bluish tint. The more thinly your skin, the darker it looks. If your eyes itch due to some allergy then also you’ll get dark circles. Anemia which signifies lack of iron in the body also leads to dark circles. This can be a temporary condition too as during menstruation and pregnancy, women tend to suffer from deficiency of certain minerals including iron. Lack of sleep, aging, liver problems and hyperpigmentation around eyes are some more causes of dark circles. Sometimes it is just heredity that gives you dark circles and in such a case there’s very little you can do to get rid of them. While doctors and cosmetic surgeons have come up with many new age treatments for dark circles, you can always use home remedies for dark circles to get you rid of these ugly looking shadows under your eyes!

Best way to remove Dark Circles under eyes

•      Place cotton balls soaked in milk under your eyes for a few minutes. The lactic acid in the milk helps reduce puffiness and darkness.

•      Soak two cucumbers in lemon juice for 3-5 minutes. To help get rid of dark circles and puffiness place cucumbers on your eyes for about 10-15 minutes.

•      put a spoon in the freezer and when you wake up, press under your eyes for 5 minutes, not only it will help the dark circles but the cold spoon really feels nice.

•      Grate one or two chilled potatoes to extract the juice. Soak a cotton ball in the juice and place it over your closed eyes. Make sure the juice covers the dark circles under your eyes as well as the eyelids. Allow the juice to sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse your eyelids well with cool water. Repeat once or twice daily for a few weeks.

•      Rose water has incredible ingredient for skin care. It rejuvenates the skin and has a soothing effect on tired eyes. Soak cotton eye pads in pure rose water for a few minutes. Put the soaked pads on your closed eyelids. Leave them on for about 15 minutes. Follow this remedy twice daily for a few weeks.

•      Almond oil is considered as being one of the best oils for babies because it does not harm delicate skin. Dab on a few drops of almond oil and lightly massage it into the affected area before going to bed. The next morning, wash it away with water. Almond also helps solve various other beauty and hair problems. Read them here.

•      Tomatoes are highly effective for treating dark circles. You can prepare a mixture using 1 teaspoon of fresh tomato juice, ½ teaspoon of lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric and gram flour (besan). Apply it gently under the eye and leave it for ten minutes and then rinse it off.

•      Tea bags are also considered as a beneficial treatment for dark circles. Place one cold tea bag on each eye and let it rest for a while. Pat it dry and you will see your eyes rejuvenated.

•      Crushed mint is a good option for treating under eye dark circles. It gives a cooling effect and immediately soothes tired eyes, which help to reduce dark circles. Place crushed mint leaves around the eyes and leave it for a while. Wipe off the residue with damp cotton.

•      Cut some fresh figs in half and keep them under the eyes. Keep it there for 20 minutes and then rinse off with warm water.

Additional Tips

·       Get adequate sleep and rest.

·       Avoid rubbing your eyes too much or too often as it causes the blood vessels to dilate, thus making the under eye circles appear darker.

·       Remove your make-up before going to sleep or else it may irritate your eyes.

·       Limit sun exposure.

·       Drink plenty of water throughout the day to get rid of water retention that could be causing the problem.

·       To avoid eye bags caused by pooling of fluids in your lower eyelids, elevate your head by adding two or more pillows under your head before going to sleep.

·       Pay attention to your diet and eat foods rich in vitamins A, C and E.

·       Stop smoking and restrict alcohol and caffeine consumption; smoking damages skin cells, and alcohol and caffeine contribute to dehydration which in turn weakens the delicate skin around the eyes.