10 Remedies for Dark Circles and Puffy Eyes
One of the main reasons that we get dark circles around are eyes is genetics, but also getting older, dry skin, crying, long hours facing a computer screen, stress, lack of sleep and an unhealthy diet. Men and women from different age groups can suffer this problem, and even though it's not a health risk, no one looks to look exhausted and tired. Luckily, there are a number of handy home remedies that'll get rid of those dark shadows with a few common ingredients found in any home. |
1. Turmeric
Turmeric
has both antioxidants and anti-inflammation properties and so can be
used to freshen your skin and fix that tired look. Take the powder and
mix it with pineapple water to create a thick mix. Smear the mix under
your eyes, leave for 10 minutes and then wipe with a moist, soft cloth.
Aside from removing the circles, it will soften your skin. Use daily
until you see the desired effects.
2. Raw Potato
Potatoes
have natural bleaching agents that can help you brighten up those
circles. Take 1-2 cool potatoes and smash them until you can get the
juice out. Now, dip a cotton ball in the potato juice and put on your
(closed) eyes. Make sure the juice covers the black circles as well as
the lids. Leave for 10-15 minutes and then rinse your eyelids well with
cold water. If you don't want to use the juice, you can also just slice
it like the cucumber with the same process, but the juice will be more
potent.
3. Tomatoes
Yes,
tomatoes too can help lighten the skin under your eyes. Take a spoon of
tomato juice and mix with one spoon of lemon juice. Put the mix (using
cotton balls again) gently on the eyes and leave for 10 minutes. Then,
rinse with clean water. Do this twice a day to get rid of puffiness and
dark skin.
4. Rose Water
A quick fix for those circles makes use of the great skin care benefits of
rose water. Take cotton bandages and soak them in rose water for a few
minutes. Then, place them on your closed eyelids for about 15 minutes.
The rose water has a calming effect on the eyes and the skin around it.
This solution can remove the dark circles completely if used twice a day
for several weeks.
5. Almond Oil
Almond oil
is another natural ingredient that benefits the delicate skin around our
eyes. Regular use of almond oil can brighten the skin as well as
nourish it. Take a little almond oil, place on the dark circles and
gently massage it into the skin. Leave it overnight and wash with cold
water in the morning.
Do this
every day until the circles are completely gone. If you don't have
almond oil, you can also use a Vitamin E enriched oil.
6. Lemon Juice
The high
vitamin C content in lemon juice can serve to remove the circles. Dip a
cotton ball in fresh lemon juice and apply to the skin around your eyes
for 10 minutes before washing it off.
Another
option is to make a thick mix by mixing one table spoon of lemon juice
with 2 table spoons of tomato paste, a smidgen of humus flour and
turmeric powder. Smear the mix gently around the eyes and leave on for
10-15 minutes, then wash with clean water. Repeat this 2-3 times a week
and the skin will soon become much lighter.
7. Cold Water
Cold water
can narrow the blood vessels underneath the eyes and help reduce
puffiness and dark circles. Dip a clean, soft cloth in cold water or
milk and put directly on the eyelids for several minutes.
Another
option is to wrap a few ice cubes in a soft cloth and hold them under
the eyes. A bag of frozen peas, of cold tea or even a cold spoon can
also help. Repeat this 3-4 times a week for several weeks.
8. Apple
An apple
too can provide a natural solution for removing those stubborn circles.
Slice them up thickly and put under your eyes for 30 minutes before
washing with cold water. Put some relaxing cream after this is done.
Another
course of action is to make a mash of green, cooked apples and put under
the eyes for half an hour, then wash with lukewarm water.
9. Mint
Mint has a
cooling effect on the skin that naturally removes the dark skin. Take a
few fresh mint leaves and mash them gently. Smear the mix on your eyes
and leave for 10-15 minutes. Gently rub away with a clean cloth.
Another
option is adding mint leaves to tomato juice and smear under the eyes,
leaving it for several minutes and then washing with cold water.
10. Cucumber
The
cucumber is an age old solution for black circles. It is good at making
your skin look lighter. For a quick fix for those circles, take a fresh
cucumber and slice it into thick slices. Put them in the fridge for 30
minutes, then put the slices on the area of your eye for 10 minutes and
rinse with water. This solution has a calming and refreshing effect.
Another option is to mix cucumber
juice with lemon juice in equal amounts, and use a cotton ball to apply
to the skin underneath the eyes. Leave the cotton on for about 15
minutes and then rinse with water. Do this every day for a week and the
puffiness, as well as the dark areas, will shy away.
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