Dark discoloration of the skin under the eye is mainly referred to as dark circles.
It is also known as dark rings or shadows.
Some of the main causes behind the formation of dark circles are
hereditary, aging, dryness of skin, too much crying, working for long
hours before the computer, mental or physical stress, lack of sleep and
unhealthy diet plan.
Both men and women of different age groups can have dark circles.
Dark circles are not a serious skin problem, but people often look
for ways to get rid of dark circles as it usually make people look
tired, exhausted, unhealthy and old.
You can easily get rid of unsightly shadows under your eyes with the help of some simple and easy home remedies.
Here are top 10 ways to get rid of Dark Circles fast.
1. Cucumber
Cucumber is a very good astringent and has got skin lightening
properties also. For quick treatment of dark circles you can always rely
on cucumber. Get a fresh cucumber and cut it into thick slices and keep
them in the refrigerator for half an hour. Now put the cucumber slices
onto the affected skin area for about ten minutes. Finally wash the area
with plain water. This remedy will have a soothing and refreshing
affect on the skin. Another way to treat dark circles is to mix cucumber
juice with lemon juice in equal quantities, then apply it with the help
of a cotton ball over the affected skin. Leave for fifteen minutes and
then wash it off with water. Follow this remedy for a week and soon the
puffiness of the eyes and dark circles will vanish.
2. Raw Potato
There are natural bleaching agents present in potato that can help
lighten the dark circles and get rid of puffiness around the eyes. Take
one or two chilled potatoes and grate them to extract its juice. Now
soak a cotton ball in the potato juice and place it on to 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 ten to fifteen minutes
and finally rinse your eyelids properly with cool water and apply a
cream. Instead of potato juice you can also use thick potato slice to
remove dark circles.
3. Tomato
Tomato has also got certain properties that can lighten skin color to
a great extent. Take a teaspoon of tomato juice and mix it with one
teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mixture on the dark circles in a
very gentle manner and allow it to sit for ten minutes. Finally rinse it
off gently with clean water. Follow this remedy twice a day to reduce
the dark circles. Even drinking a glass of tomato juice with some mint
leaves, lemon juice and salt can help a lot in getting rid of dark
circles. But be sure to drink this solution immediately after making it
for maximum result.
4. Rose Water
To get quick rid of dark circles you can take advantage of the
incredible skin care properties present in rose water. Take cotton eye
pads and soak them in rose water for a few minutes. Put these soaked eye
pads on your closed eye lids for about fifteen minutes. Rose water will
have a soothing effect on the eyes and it will also rejuvenate the skin
around the eyes. This particular remedy can completely remove the dark
circles if followed regularly twice daily for a few weeks.
5. Almond Oil
Almond oil is another natural ingredient which is very beneficial for
the delicate skin around your eyes. Regular usage of almond oil will
lighten the skin color around the eyes. Take a little almond oil and
apply it over the dark circles before going to bed and gently massage
it. Leave it overnight and wash it off with cold water the next morning.
Follow this remedy daily until the dark circles under the eyes
disappear almost entirely. Apart from almond oil you can also use
Vitamin E oil to eliminate dark patches of skin under the eyes.
6. Lemon Juice
The bleaching properties of vitamin C present in lemon juice can also
help to remove dark circles under the eyes. You can apply fresh lemon
juice with the help of cotton ball around your eyes and rinse it off
after ten minutes. Another option is to make a thick paste by adding one
tablespoon of lemon juice to two tablespoon of tomato puree, a pinch of
gram flour and turmeric powder. Apply this thick paste gently around
your eyes. Rinse it off with clean water after ten to fifteen minutes.
Repeat this process twice or thrice every week and soon the skin tone
around your eyes will become lighter and eventually the dark circles
will go away.
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