Remedies For Dark Circles

The dark blemishes or the discoloration around the eyes are known as dark circles. Also known by the names of raccoon attack and bags under the eyes, these dark circles are now a days very common problem. Thanks to the stressful and improper lifestyle especially, where people hardly get time for adequate sleep and don't have proper diet! Other factors apart from these, which lead to dark circles are-

• Heredity
  
• Age
  
• Fatigue
  
• Sun Exposure
  
• Allergies
  
• Medication
  
• Anemia
  
• Hormonal Imbalance
  
• Smoking
  
• Bone Structure
  

The skin under and around the eyes is the thinnest skin. Dark circles are basically the veins which can be seen through this thin and pale skin. The blood flow in these veins gives a dark bluish tone. In all of the causes, the skin becomes thinner or turns pale or dark, resulting in visible dark circles.

Before thinking of any treatment or remedy for your dark circles, it is important to change your lifestyle in a better way and treat the main cause. Following are some tips to help you out with it:-
* Have a balanced diet with more fruits and vegetables. Avoid junk and oily food.
* Have plenty of water. Luke warm water after meals not only helps in reducing fat but also detoxifies the body.
* A daily sound sleep of minimum of 6-7 hours is required for a problem free body.
* Minimizing stress is also necessary. Yoga and meditation prove to be effective in this case.
* Use sunscreen while going out in sun to protect the under eye skin from becoming dark.
* Keep a check on the things you are allergic to. Consult your doctor and avoid those things.
* Minimize the consumption of salt in your food.
* Avoid smoking. Great if alcoholic drinks are also avoided.
* Be gentle with your eyes. Don't rub your eyes, as it proves harmful for this delicate part.
* Eye exercises done in correct way helps provide relaxation to eye muscles.

With these measures, following ways can help reduce dark circles-
- Cucumber slice or juice is very helpful. Keep slices of cold cucumber on your eyes covering the dark circles or soak cotton in cucumber juice and keep it on your eyes.Lie down for 15-20 minutes. This refreshes the tired eyes and reduces the dark circles and puffiness. Potato has also proved to be beneficial in this case. Cucumber or potato juice can be irritating if get into the eyes.
It is advised to be careful with them.
- Wet cotton in rose water and place them on the eyes, covering the dark circles. Lie down and relax for few minutes to relieve your eyes from tiredness and provide a cooling effect.
- Make a paste of honey and one teaspoon of milk powder. Apply this paste on the dark circles avoiding contact with eyes. Wash off after leaving for few minutes.
- Mix one teaspoon of tomato juice, few drops of lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder and orange lentil flour to make a paste. Apply it on the dark eye circles avoiding it getting into the eyes. Leave for 15 to 20 minutes and wash off.
- Used tea bags are also good in reducing dark circles. Place cool tea bags (refrigerated for few hours or overnight) on eyes for atleast 10 minutes to a maximum of 15-20 minutes. Keep your eyes closed and make sure that it is not wet as the contact of tea with eyes can be irritating.
- Applying Vitamin E, Olive or Almond oil on the dark circles helps minimize them.
- Application of good company eye cream or gel (preferably herbal ones) before going to bed at night or as directed also seem to benefit the skin.
- Concealers can be used for covering up the dark circles instantly but bleach should be avoided for the same.
Note:- Before trying anyone of them, make sure that you are not allergic to a any of these ingredients.

Useful Products

- Lass Under Eye Cream