Dark Circles Under The Eyes

Tired of those dark circles under your eyes? You probably are, because they are annoying and ugly looking. That’s why today we want to share with you some cheap and easy remedies against those dark circles.

These home remedies will help you reduce the dark circles under the eyes. However, they will not remove them completely. If you have health problems, it is important that you talk to your doctor.

These circles are often to blame for hereditary conditions, but there can also be other triggers, such as smoking, sleep deprivation, alcohol abuse, pollution and allergies.

The most common causes of dark circles under the eyes

Before we talk about removing dark circles under the eyes, it is important to know what causes them. That way you become more aware of the habits you need to change to look better.

Thinning skin

The skin under your eyes is thin and fragile. As you get older, the skin and the fat layer beneath it become weaker. This makes the blood vessels there more visible.

Sun damage can also make the situation worse. It worsens your skin.

Allergies

Dark circles can be the result of allergies to certain airborne substances, such as dust and pet dander. But also, for example, because you often rub your eyes.

Food allergies or sensitivities can also contribute to the formation of dark circles under the eyes.

Heredity

Sometimes having dark circles under the eyes is simply a hereditary cause. They are more noticeable in people with fair skin or with deep-set eyes.

Fluid retention

Blood vessels under the eyes dilate and fill with blood, which can lead to the appearance of dark circles. Too much salt and smoking are common causes of fluid retention. There are also a number of drugs that can cause it.

Lack of sleep

Lack of sleep can make you look paler. It then ensures that blood vessels are more visible under the skin.

Dark circles remedies

While there are many home remedies that can temporarily reduce dark circles, these are the most effective:

1. Cucumber

It is one of the best remedies for dark circles thanks to its astringent properties. It will lighten skin tone,  improve blood flow and reduce puffiness.

How do you do it?

• First cut a cucumber into thick slices and let it soften in the refrigerator.
• Then put a piece of cucumber on each eye. Then let it sit for ten to fifteen minutes.

• Finally, rinse with warm water.

You can also grate cucumber.

• Squeeze the juice and let it cool in the fridge for a few minutes.
• Then dip a cotton ball in the juice and moisten the skin under your eyes with it.
• Then leave it on the skin for  fifteen minutes. Finally, rinse it off with warm water.

Another way to treat dark circles is to mix equal parts cucumber and lemon juice.

• Apply this with a cotton ball under the eyes.
• Leave it on for fifteen minutes and then rinse with warm water.

2. Green Tea Bags

Green tea contains many antioxidants. Green tea bags can help lighten dark circles while  also reducing inflammation and swelling.

How do you do it?

• Start by boiling  two green tea bags in 300 ml of water for ten minutes.
• Then put the bags in the fridge for half an hour.
• Then place the sachets on your eyes for fifteen minutes.
• You can do this twice a day.

3. Milk

Milk contains lactic acid that helps  soften and moisturize the skin under the eyes. In addition, milk also contains protein, enzymes, amino acids and antioxidants, which help to strengthen the skin.

Cold milk compresses are one of the best remedies for dark circles and swelling under the eyes.

How do you do it?

• First soak a cotton ball in cold milk.
• Then place the cotton balls under your eyes and leave them there until they become warm.

• You can repeat this treatment three to four times a day.

4. Tomatoes

This is one of the most effective remedies for this problem. It contains antioxidants that lighten dark circles.

How do you do it?

• Grate a medium tomato until it forms a paste.
• Then add half a tablespoon of lemon juice and two tablespoons of flour.
• Mix all ingredients until a smooth paste is formed.
• Then apply this paste on the dark circles and  let it soak for fifteen minutes. Finally, rinse it off with warm water.

5. Coconut Oil

It helps to moisturize thin, sensitive skin,  also lightening the appearance of dark circles.

Coconut oil is easily absorbed by the skin.

How do you do it?

• Apply some coconut oil to the skin under the eyes and massage it gently into the skin.
• Let it sit overnight and rinse with warm water in the morning.

These simple dark circle remedies  will help reduce the unsightly dark spots. Your eyes will look younger.

Try it today!