Nobody likes to have those shallow dark circles under their eyes. Well, if you have them and I’m pretty sure you are fretting over it then worry not. Here are some of the most worked and successful ways to remove those hideous looking dark circles.
They are many causes for dark circles they can occur due to stress or can be hereditary or they are a part of ageing process. It is a problem that can happen to any person irrespective the kind of skin and complexion they have. Dark circles make you look older than your age, the skin around the eyes is very delicate and thin which makes these circles more prominent.
There is a common myth that dark circles come at the age of 30 but that’s not true they can occur at anytime. The most common age of their occurrence is in early 20’s or in the old age. You can minimize the dark circles or in some case you can completely remove them. Here are 20 ways through which you can get rid of dark circles.
1. Avoid Wearing Cosmetics That Are Oil Based
If you are fond of using cosmetics and you have dark circles under your eyes then it’s probably because of the cosmetic you wear as it might have oil in it. Oil-based cosmetics increase the occurrence of dark circles and also inflame your eyes. Water based cosmetic is good for your skin as its light and ideal for a person who wants to get rid of eye bags.
2. Always Wear Sunscreen
The skin beneath your eyes is thin that it can become a victim of sun induced hyper pigmentation and problems like dark circles can occur, for this its best that you stick to non drippy sunscreen formula it will help get rid of them.
3. Wash Your Face With Cold Water
Hot water worsens puffiness and highlights the dark circles, so it’s always recommended to wash your eyes with cold water. Also avoid giving your face frequent steaming.
4. Drinking Lots Of Water
Water is the most essential thing required by your body and is also an effective remedy for all the skin problems. The best way to keep your skin hydrated and prevent dark circles is by drinking fresh water, you need to drink at least 12 to 14 glasses.
5. Use Almond Oil
Another remedy we found great for dark circles is to massage a little Almond Oil before you go to bed for two weeks and massage will allow the oil to break in beneath the skin and help in the circulation.
6. Have A Good Night’s Sleep
It is very important for the body to have proper rest after a hectic day of work. Your eyes need to rest and get a minimum amount of sleep in order to get rid of puffiness and reduce dark circles.
7. Yoga/Meditation
Yoga and meditation can do wonders for you in many ways, but it also helps in reducing dark circles and keeping your body and mind fresh. If you are able to relax your mind through yoga then you will see that your skin will start glowing and there will be no dark circles.
8. Green Apple
Using green apple can also get you rid from dark circles under your eyes. How? Its simples the vitamin B and C present in the green apple help in nourishing and toning the skin under your eyes. Just boiled some green apple and make a paste out of it and apply under your eyes and leave it for thirty minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
9. Lemon Juice
The extracts of lemon are know for their bleaching properties and this fruit is rich in vitamin C. You need to take a lemon squeeze its juice and apply it under your eyes with the help of a damp cloth and then you can leave it for 30 minutes. Later wipe it with a damp cloth you can repeat this thrice a day and will notice the difference in your eye skin.
10. Natural Under Eye Home Pack
Another way to get rid from dark circles is by preparing your own dark circle remover, mix a teaspoon of gram flour, a tablespoon of lemon juice, two to three tablespoon of tomato puree and a pinch of turmeric powder make it in a smooth paste. Wash your face with mild soap and rinse with water and then apply thus paste let it dry and then rinse it off, this home pack can be used thrice or more in a week and you will notice your skin color under the eyes getting better.
11. Mint Leaves Juice
Mint leaves are quite popular for their cooling properties, what you need is to extract the mint juice from the mint leaves and you can apply it under your eyes and leave it for 10 to 15 minutes and then wipe it with damp cloth, in a few days the dark circles will reduce.
12. Rose Water
Another effective product is the rose water. It has countless skin care properties and is very effective in reducing the dark circles from under your eyes. Soak cotton balls in rose water and apply them on your closed eyelids and then leave them there for 15 mins, it cooling effects will leave the eyes under your skin fresh.
13. Use Cold Tea Compress
To increase the blood circulation in your eyes use cold tea compress. Soak some rosemary tea bags in cold water squeeze both the water from the tea bags and then place the bags over your eyes for 15 minutes. In a few days you will notice all the dark circles will reduce.
14. Acupressure
Acupressure is a Chinese natural remedy for treatment of anti-aging and getting rid of dark circles. You can try it and see the difference.
15. Reduce Salt
Eating too much salt can make your body store water in different weird parts of the body. This can cause dark circles under your eyes, so it’s advised to reduce the intake of salt.
