Here Are Some Expert’s Recommended Home Remedies for Dark Circles

Dark circle under eyes has become the most common problem in this time and age. Excess use of digital equipment and screens like mobile and computers, lack of sleep, and unhealthy diet affect our eyes and skin. While some people pay attention to their health and others find it very usual. Several medical treatments are available that claim to rid off the dark circles with regular treatment and medicines. But what if we tell you effective ways to eliminate dark circles with no side-effect? Doesn’t it sound good? So, here we have charted home remedies to treat the dark circles easily. Let’s have a look.

1. Potato

The antioxidant and natural bleaching properties of potato help to lighten the darkness of the skin under your eyes and prevent puffiness to your skin as well. Alongside, it also reduces the inflammation of the blood vessels. You can use the potato in two ways. Choose the option which is feasible for you. 

Method 1. Grate a potato and squeeze the juice in a bowl, now with the help of cotton balls apply the juice of the affected part. Leave the juice for 15-20 minutes then rinse your face with cold water.

 

Method 2. Cut the thin slice of the potato and place it on your eyes for 15-20 minutes. Wash your face with cold water.

Repeat the process every day for better results in less time.

2.  Tomatoes

Like the potato, the tomato has a natural bleaching agent as it also contains antioxidants that effectively eliminate discoloration around the eyes. Tomato also contains lycopene which is beneficial for the skin and protects against damages. This ingredient can be used in two ways.

Method 1. Cut thin slices of tomato and place it on your eyes for 15-20 minutes. Flip the tomato slice after some time and then wash your face with normal water.

 

Method 2. Extract tomato juice and add 2-3 drops of lemon juice in it. Apply the mixture on the affected area and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off your face with normal water.

Follow this remedy twice or thrice in a week if you are keen to see better results.

3. Cucumber

Cucumber always reminds of the Bollywood movies scenes in which heroines found keeping cucumber slices on the eyes to relax. Well! Coming towards the real-life, cucumber is indeed a refreshing ingredient containing hydrating property. A small piece of cucumber slice can do magic as it is completely capable to fix raccoon eyes. Alongside, a cucumber slice helps you in relaxing and soothing your eyes. All you need to do is that, cut a thin slice of a cucumber and put it in your eyes for 15-20 minutes then rinse your face with normal water. For procuring better results, repeat the process every day.

4. Rosewater

Rosewater is commonly known for rejuvenating the skin and gives you freshness but besides this, it is also an instrumental ingredient for reducing the dark circles around the eyes. Rosewater possesses mild astringent properties that work as a skin toner. Whether you can use readymade rosewater or it can be made at home easily. With the help of cotton balls, apply the rose water on the dark circles and wash it after some time. Repeat the process for at least three weeks to see better results.

5. Aloe vera gel

Aloe vera has several benefits and nourish the pigmentation is one among them. It is predominantly known as the skin solution and making the skin healthier and brings a glow to the face. Aloe vera has the anti-inflammatory properties that clean the under eye area effectively. You just need to take raw aloe vera stick, take out the pulp and put it on the affected area for 10 minutes. Keep that pulp on your eyes until you don’t feel sticky.

6. Cold tea bag

We people often use green tea for drinking because it refreshes the mind and makes your mind fresh. But, it contains tannins that have astringent properties that help in reducing dark circles. Green tea constricts the blood cells and reduces the dark circles in less time.

For this, you need to take two green tea bags, dip in the old water and keep both the bags on your eyes for 15-20 minutes and then wash your face with cold water.

7. Turmeric

Turmeric is rich in curcumin that enhances the glow of the skin. Besides enhancing the glow of the skin it also effectively reduces the dark circles of the skin and revamps the dead skin. For better results, mix a small amount of turmeric with 2-3 drops of almond oil (only if your skin is dry). Massage the area with the paste for at least 15 minutes and then wash it with normal water. To get rid of the dark circles in less time, repeat the process for at least three times a week.

8. Coconut oil

Coconut is extremely rich in moisturizing and eliminates the dryness from the skin. As the coconut oil contains Vitamin E and antioxidants, it helps to repair damaged skin cells and nourish the skin. You need to massage the affected area with the coconut oil gently with the fingers in the clockwise and anti-clockwise direction both for a few minutes and leave it overnight.

9. Almond oil

Almonds are the rich source of Vitamin E which is extremely beneficial for the skin. Almonds oil possesses the properties that make the skin soft and eliminate the pigmentation marks from the skin. Take one tbsp of almond oil and add lemon extract in it.

10. Mint leaves

Mint leaves contain menthol that helps to ameliorate blood circulation and soothes the skin. It is natural astringent contracts the blood vessels around the eyes. The Vitamin C property of mint makes the skin brighter. Grind some mint leaves until you get the fine paste. Apply the mask on the affected area and leave it for 10 minutes before rinsing.