Dark circles under your eyes
Dark circles is a circles under their eyes make them look tired,
older, or unhealthy.There are a number of methods ? both natural and medically
prescribed ? that people use to get rid of, or lessen the appearance of, dark
circles under their eyes.
heredity
pigmentation irregularities
sun exposure
Dark circles is the natural aging process.
When you age, you tend to lose fat and collagen, and your skin often thins.
This can make the reddish-blue blood vessels under your eyes more prominent. Also, as people age, they commonly
develop puffy eyelids or hollows under their eyes. Sometimes these physical
changes cast shadows that can appear to be dark circles under the eyes.
How to get rid of dark
circles
There
are a number of ways that people report they've eliminated or reduced the
appearance of dark circles under their eyes. Everybody is different, so some of
these remedies might not work for you.
As
with any treatment, it's always a good idea to review your plans with your
doctor before testing them out on yourself.
Sleep
Fatigue
and a lack of sleep can cause dark circles under your eyes. It can also make
you look paler, which might make your dark circles appear darker. Make sure
you're getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night and practicing good
sleep hygiene.
Elevation
When
you sleep, try extra pillows under your head to lessen the puffiness of fluid
pooling in your lower eyelids.
Cold tea bags
Soak
the bags in water and chill in the refrigerator. Remove from the fridge and
gently place them on both your eyes for 10 to 15 mins. Repeat regularly.
Sun
Reduce
or eliminate sun exposure to your face.
Moisturizers
There
are a number of over-the-counter moisturizers that might help you with the dark
circles under your eyes. Many of them contain caffeine, vitamin E, aloe,
hyaluronic acid, and/or retinol.
Potatoes or Cucumber
Grate
some raw potatoes or cucumber and place the shreds on your eyes. Relax and
remove them after 10-12 minutes. Alternatively, you can also extract the juice
of potatoes or cucumbers. Take a cotton ball, soak it in the juice, and place
it over your eyes. Make sure the entire area around the dark circles is
covered. Leave it for 1-3 minutes and wash off with cold water. In case you are
pressed for time, you can also directly place slices of cucumber or potato on
your eyes.
Almond oil and vitamin
E
Take
about a teaspoon of almond oil and a few drops of lemon juice, combine them,
and gently apply it around the eye area. Massage and let it rest for 2 to 3
minutes. Rinse post that!
Aloe Vera
Before
hitting the sack, gently apply Aloe Vera gel under the eyes and massage for 5-7
minutes. Don't rinse unless you feel sticky and uncomfortable.
Rosewater
This one can surely be termed as grand
mom's secret remedy! Rosewater is refreshing, rejuvenating and can practically
be used on almost all skin types and for all skin-related issues. It's also a
mild astringent and can be used as an effective skin toner too.