Dark circles appear when the skin under the eyes becomes discolored or dark. They are mainly caused due to aging, insufficient sleep, stress, poor lifestyle, liver problems, hyperpigmentation, unhealthy diet (nutritional deficiency), skin dryness, hereditary factors, illnesses like sinus infection, seasonal allergies, and pregnancy. Dark circles can appear to both men and women, irrespective of the age. Though, it is not a serious problem, but, it can look really bad sometimes. No doubt, market is flooded with expensive cosmetic products that promise you to alleviate the problem, but, the chemicals present in them can negatively affect the delicate skin underneath your eyes. Therefore, you can get rid of the dark circles by using some simple and easy home remedies which are 100% natural and safe for your skin.
These simple and easy-to-do solutions will not only lighten your dark circles but also nourish and hydrate the skin under and around your eyes.
Remedy 1
You will need
- Tomato
- Lemon
- Turmeric
- Take juice of tomato
- Add few drops of lemon into this
- Now add pinch of turmeric
- Apply it on your dark circles
- Leave it overnight
- Wash next morning
Remedy 2
Rose Water
Rose Water is a great solution for people who suffer from dark circles under eyes. It not only rejuvenates skin and reduces dark circles but also has a soothing effect on tired eyes. Due to its mild astringent properties, it also works well as a skin toner.
Usage
1.Soak cotton eye pads in rose water for a few minutes.
2.Place the soaked pads on your closed eyelids.
3.Leave them on for about 15 minutes.
4.Follow this remedy twice daily for 2 – 3 weeks to see results
Remedy 3
You will need
- Potato
- Cucumber
- Almond oil
- Apply cucumber juice on dark circles
- After 5 minutes put potato slice on your eyes
- Leave it for 20 minutes
- Wash it with plain water
- Massage your dark circles with almond oil and sleep
Remedy 4
Almond Oil
A completely natural ingredient that benefits skin around your eyes, almond oil helps lighten dark circles. Mix almond oil with vitamin E oil and your dark circles will be history. Plus, these ingredients really something that’s a staple in every household.
Usage
1.Before hitting the sack, apply some almond oil over your dark circles and massage it gently into the skin.
2.Leave the oil on overnight.
3.Wash it off with cold water next morning.
4.Repeat this every day until your dark circles are gone.