HOME REMEDIES FOR DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES

Dark circles under the eyes tell us about the health of an individual.
      They are produced due to overstrain, after an illness or an allergy. They
      can also be the result of undernourishment. But these dark circles do not
      produce any harm to the body. So anybody with dark circles should not
      worry about them. In fact, sometimes they're not even an indication of
      physical problems.

      Dark circles can be aggravated by fatigue, allergies, overexposure to the
      sun, menstruation or pregnancy. But they're usually hereditary; if your
      parents have them, there are more chances that you do, too have them.

      Dark circles are the result of the engorged blood vessels under your eyes.
      Because the skin under eyes is thinner than skin anywhere else on body,
      therefore blood vessels there are more noticeable, especially in fair
      skinned persons. Usually, dark circles are caused by hyper pigmentation of
      melanin, the substance that gives color to the skin.

      In western countries, the kidneys are related to the adrenal glands and
      with stress levels in life being so high; these glands are very often
      exhausted. When these glands are weakened, allergies are prevalent.. Dark
      circles under the eyes are known to be a classic symptom of an allergy,
      together other signs including edema and fatigue.

      Dark circles under eyes may also be due to aging which thins the skin
      around the eyes. Eight hours of sleep is essential. Do not leave cream on
      the skin around the eyes for long periods. Circles under the eyes can
      worsen in people who smoke or suffer from allergies.

 

      HOME REMEDIES FOR DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES

 

      Apply a cold compress this will help to constrict blood vessels and turns
      tissue white, and dark circles will lighten.
      Drink at least eight to ten glasses of water everyday.
      Put slices of raw potatoes or cucumber by closing eyes over the eyelids
      for 15-20 minutes. Wash with warm water and apply a cream.
      Take out the juice of the cucumber. Prepare a mixture of lemon juice,
      lanolin cream and cucumber juice and apply around the eye for 10-15
      minutes.
      Prepare a mixture by adding equal quantity of potato and cucumber juices.
      Dip a cotton swab in this mixture and put the cotton on eyelids and keep
      for 20 minutes. Wash your eyes with cold water.
      Prepare a mixture of lemon and tomato juice (equal parts) and apply it on
      the black circles 2 times a day.
      Make a paste of turmeric powder with pineapple juice for dark circles
      under the eyes..
      Apply crushed mint around the eye.
      Another home remedy for dark circles under the eyes is - massage with
      almond oil under and around eyes at bedtime daily for 2 weeks. Almond
      helps to remove dark circles.
      No cream should be left on the skin around the eyes for long periods..
      Rub the area with a powdered Vitamin E capsule and wash off with a mixture
      of honey and egg white.
      Put hot and cold clothes alternatively under eyes for 10 minutes. Then
      apply some almond oil on the dark circles before going to bed.
      The acupressure point for eyes is on the mount below the index finger of
      your palms. Pressing this mount may help.
      Dip some carrot leave in hot water and leave for a few minutes. Drink the
      liquid 3 times a day before meals.
      Dip cotton balls in rose water or cold water and keep under the eyes for
      10 minutes.
      Make a paste of 1 tsp. tomato juice, 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, a pinch of
      turmeric powder, and 1 tsp. of flour. Apply around eyes. Leave on for 10
      minutes before washing. This is an effective home remedy for dark circle
      treatment.
      Take some freezed parsley. Use the parsley cubes instead of eye creams to
      reduce the dark circles and puffiness. Parsley is packed with chlorophyll
      which helps fade darkness, while the ice cubes reduce the swelling.

      Takes vasoline, put it on a metal spoon and freeze it for 15 minutes. Then
      apply it to the eyes for a few minutes.

      Add some mint leaves, lemon juice, and salt to tomato juice and drink.

      Grate some cucumber and freeze in an ice tray. Massage frozen cucumber
      cubes onto eyes to reduce puffiness and dark circles.
      Avoid excess of chocolates and try to take more fibres in the diet.

      To prevent dark circles take 2 magnesium tablets per day, especially if
      you're taking calcium.
      Use a sunscreen especially made for the face with a sun protection factor
      (SPF) to keep the sun's rays from darkening the skin under your eyes
      Eat vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin A for the treatment of dark
      circles under eyes.