Remove Dark Circles with Home Remedies
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The dark circles are formed under the eye and they are caused by the skin’s dark discoloration. People also call them shadows or dark rings. They can be triggered by an unhealthy diet plan, dryness of skin, lack of sleep, too much crying, physical or mental stress, aging or the long hours spent in front of the computer. This problem affects both women and men, no matter the age. Dark circles are more of an aesthetic problem, than a health issue, and they make people look old, unhealthy and exhausted. However, they can be reduced or eliminated with simple home remedies.
Cucumber
This is probably the most popular remedy against dark circles due to its skin lightening properties. This is also one of the simplest remedies. All you have to do is buy a fresh cucumber and then cut some thick slices, cool them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and then apply them on your eyes. Keep them for almost 10 minutes and then use plain water to wash the area. The cucumber will have a refreshing and soothing effect on your skin.
You can also mix lemon juice with cucumber juice and use a cotton ball to apply the mixture under your eyes. Let it sit for 15 minutes and rinse off with water. This remedy will remove the dark circles and the puffiness under your eyes.
Almond Oil
This natural ingredient is going to lighten your skin. Use a few almond oil drops to apply under your eyes and massage the oil in your skin. Do this before going to sleep and leave it on overnight. In the morning, use cold water to wash the almond oil off. You can use this remedy every day, until your dark circles disappear. Vitamin E oil has the same effect on the dark circles.
Tomatoes
Mix lemon juice (1 teaspoon) with tomato juice (1 teaspoon) and apply the solution on the affected area. Let it sit for almost 10 minutes and then use clean water to wash your eyes. In order to eliminate the dark circles, you can follow this treatment two times per day.
Potatoes
You need raw potatoes for this remedy, as they contain bleaching agents and they can reduce the puffiness and lighten the skin. Grate the potatoes to extract the juice from them and then use it to soak two cotton balls in it. Place the cotton balls on your eyes and leave them for almost 15 minutes. Use water to rinse the area and after that apply a hydrating cream. The potato slices applied on the eyes have the same effect.
Mint Leaves
If you’re looking for a cooling effect for your eyes, then you should use mint leaves. These herbs will also remove the dark circles. Crush a couple of fresh mint leaves and apply them under your eyes. Leave them on for 10 minutes and then use a cold cloth to remove them.
Apples
These fruits contain tannic acid that lightens the color of the skin. At the same time, they contain potassium and vitamins C and B and nourish the skin under and around your eyes. Cut thick pieces of apple and apply them under your eyes. Leave them on for 30 minutes and then use cold water to wash the area.
