Dark circles below the eyes are often found in both the genders. In fact the skin around the eyes is very thin and delicate in comparison to other parts of the body. Any alteration undergoing in the deeper layers of the skin will be highly prominent on the upper surface.
This is not a very major problem can be easily rectified by some transformations in the diet, doing exercises, deep breathing and by some external applications.
Causes of Dark Circles
- Too much work pressure on computers, improper sleep and dry eyes.
- Frequent rubbing and scratching the delicate skin around the eyes can ultimately lead to a brown circle around the eye
- Could be hereditary, the problem of under eye bags and pigmentation below eyes must be existing in the family and this further gets worsened with sun exposure.
- Some of the cosmetics like- eye make-up, hair dyes, some medicated applications and facial creams may cause allergy.
- Physical or mental stress is a major killer of healthy glowing skin and eyes are the sensitive part and also mirror of our inner side, so speaks out everything.
- Deficiency of Iron can also lead to pigmentation around the eyes.
- One who is in habit of smoking increases free radicals in the skin resulting in puffy eyes.
Easy Home Remedies to remove Dark circles
Health and Fitness 1 Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is very easily available and the most effective moisturizer and has anti-inflammatory properties. Clean under eye area with moist cotton and massage Aloe Vera pulp under the eyes for 10 minutes. One needs to rinse unless stickiness is wiped off.
Health and Fitness 2 Rose water and whole milk
Rose water is good for those people with sensitive skin. Take two teaspoons of milk and mix it with 1 teaspoon of whole milk. Moist two cotton pads in the mixture and cover the eye area with it for 20 minutes. Then rinse with normal water.
Health and Fitness 3 Potato
Potato is the natural bleaching source, it helps to lighten our under eyes skin as well as prevent puffiness around your eyes. Take chilled potatoes and grate them. Take the juice in a bowl and soak cotton pads for a minute. Place them on under eyes for 20 minutes and later wash with normal water.
Health and Fitness 4 Turmeric and mint leaves
Turmeric is known to revitalize tired and drooping skin. Blend, mint leaves and strain it to extract the juice. Add ¼ teaspoon of turmeric to the juice. Apply the mixture to the dark circles under the eye and leave it for 20 minutes. Allow it to dry and then wash with cold water.
Health and Fitness 5 Coconut oil
Coconut oil is a wonderful product to be used for skin, extremely moisturizing and contains vitamin E and antioxidants that repair damaged skin cells and dryness. It is also rich in lactic acid that tightens skin. Before sleep, apply coconut oil on clean under-eye surface. Massage gently in a clockwise and anti-clockwise direction for a few minutes and then leave it overnight.
Health and Fitness 6 Cold Cucumber Slices
Cucumbers are the best vegetable to be used for eating and application in both. It contains antioxidants that can reduce puffiness around the eyes. As a natural astringent and a coolant, cucumber causes the skin tissues to contract. This makes under-eye circles less visible. Place finely cut cucumber slices on each eyelid. Leave it for 5 minutes and rinse.
Health and Fitness 7 Milk
Milk is again a very good source of vitamins A and B6; it helps in growing new skin cells. The selenium in milk defends skin from harmful free radicals and sun damage. The vitamin B12 in milk naturally decolorizes dark skin. Dip two cotton pads in cold milk and squeeze out excess. Place it on the eyes covering the dark circles. Leave as it is for 20 minutes and rinse with cold water. Repeat three times in a week.
Always keep eyes moist as sometimes it appears as dark circles but in real it is just dry skin. Moisturizing it daily two times will restore the skin and hydrate it, giving our eyes a fuller look. Apply a good quality moisturizer that suits the skin type. One can even try massaging the skin with almond oil.
