What do you do when you look into the mirror and you notice dark circles on the skin beneath your eyes? The presence of dark circles can make one look older than one actually is, it can make a person look tired and sleepy.
Luckily, you can quickly reduce the appearance of dark circles by using natural remedies which provide long lasting solutions and are not as expensive as makeup and eye creams.
DARK CIRCLES CAN BE CAUSED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
Allergy to products such as, ingredients of makeup, hair dyes, some medicated applications like eye drops, and facial creams. Repeated rubbing and scratching the delicate skin around the eyes. Improper sleep and stress.
HOW TO GET RID OF DARK CIRCLES
Remove Makeup Correctly
The first mistake you can make is to go to bed without removing your make up and this can contribute to you getting dark circles, therefore, do not go to sleep with your makeup still on or forget to rub off your mascara and eyeliner. It is advisable you use a professional makeup removing solution.
Good sleep
Lack of sleep, as well as fatigue, can also create bags and dark circles. It has the effect of making you look older, paler and restless. Ensure that you get sufficient sleep of seven to eight hours every night and have a good sleep pattern to avoid constant dark circles. Cucumbers Cucumbers can be used to get rid of dark circles because they contain mild astringent and have skin lightening properties.
HOW TO USE
Chop one fresh cucumber into several thick slices
Refrigerate them for around 30 minutes
Place the slices on and under the eyes for about 10 minutes
Rinse the eye area using warm water after you are done
In other to get the full effect of this, this method should be done twice daily
Almond Oil
Almond oil is a complete natural ingredient that benefits the skin around your eyes, it helps to lighten dark circles. Combine almond oil with vitamin E oil and use every day until your dark circles are gone.
HOW TO USE
Apply some almond oil over your dark circles and massage it gently into the skin.
Leave the oil on overnight.
Wash it off with cold water next morning.
Repeat this every day until your dark circles are gone.
Cold tea bags
The caffeine present in tea bags shrinks blood vessels and reduces fluid retention in tissues hence, causing skin tissues to shrink, leaving your eyes looking less puffy and vibrant
HOW TO USE
Take two already soaked tea bags
Refrigerate for 10 minutes
Remove and place them on each eye for 5 -10 minutes
Rinse with cold water and repeat 1-3 times a day to see effective results.
Mint leaves
Mint leaves contain menthol that improves blood circulation, soothes and rejuvenates the skin. It is a natural astringent that contracts the blood vessels around the eyes, reducing the blue tint. The vitamin C in mint makes the skin around the eyes appear brighter.
HOW TO USE
Make a mask at home by blending mint leaves
Apply them on the affected area
Leave it for 10 minutes before rinsing and continue everyday till the dark circles vanishes
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are high in lycopene, it is a substance that is excellent for your cardiovascular health, vision and your skin. Lycopene can help create softer, more supple skin, as well as decrease the appearance of dark under eye circles.
HOW TO USE
Mix tomato juice with lemon juice equally
Use a cotton ball or makeup remover pad to apply it carefully so a not to get lemon juice in your eyes
Leave the solution for 10 minutes and then rinse with warm water,
Do this twice daily.
Rosewater
Rosewater smells goods and can be used in rejuvenating and soothing tired skin. Similar to cucumber, it has mild astringent properties, and its effective for skin toning.
HOW TO USE
Soak cotton makeup remover pads in rose water for several minutes
Place the cotton pads on closed eyelids
Leave for around 15 minutes twice a day
Those with circles associated with allergies should consider taking over-the-counter antihistamines.
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