20 Ways To Reduce Dark Circles

Dark Circles Under Eyes have been a big worry for the beauty-conscious as well as normal people. These circles or bags take away the freshness of the face and leave the person look pale and ill.


The main causes of Periorbital Dark Circles Under Eyes are excessive fluid beneath the skin. The skin under our eyes is the softest and most fragile in the whole body. Due to over-weeping, the water flows towards the soft skin under the eyes – because of high salt concentration in the tears, causing circles. Some people have dark circles in their inherited traits. Deficiency of Iron and other essential proteins – such as melanin and collagen also causes these bags, which also accounts for the aging factor. Due to lack of sleep, there is more blood under the soft skin and this skin shows dark due to the hard red color of blood. Other reasons may be infections and diseases like Hay fever.

Here are some ways to reduce the dark circles:

.1. Use a cold tea compress

Use a cold tea compress with rosemary tea bags to increase circulation to your eyes. Soak the tea bags in cold water and squeeze excess water from the tea bags and then place the bags over your eyes for 10 to 15 minutes to get rid of dark circles and…
Tea bags containing tannin will help decrease the amount of swelling and discoloration from under the eye area.

2. Use Moisturizers with Vitamin C

Moisturizers with Vitamin C and Antioxidants will help support the collagen under your eyes and… Be sure you are dabbing the moisturizer on the delicate skin under your eyes instead of rubbing and…

3. Use a sunscreen with at least 15 SPF

Using sunscreen with at least 15 SPF (but preferably 20 SPF) everyday will prevent dark circles because the rays from the sun are extremely dangerous to your skin.

4. Use almond oil

Massage under the eyes with Almond Oil before bed for 2 weeks. The massaging will allow the oil to penetrate beneath your skin to assist with circulation.

5. Use Cucumbers

Slice a few fresh cucumbers and place them in the refrigerator or freezer for an hour and then place the cool cucumber slices over your closed eyelids help get rid of dark circles.

6. Use Rose Water

Dip a cotton ball in rose water and apply under your eyes for 10 minutes. The rose water will penetrate the skin to soothe your tired eyes and soak up all the toxins that caused your dark circles.

7. Use Crushed mint leaves

Crushed Mint Leaves can be applied beneath the eyes for 20 minutes. The mint from the leaves will provide a cool, tingling sensation, increase circulation, and get rid of those horrible under eye dark circles.

8. Mix pineapple juice & turmeric powder

Apply a mixture of pineapple juice and turmeric powder to your dark circles to help get rid of them naturally.

9. Vitamin K

Some cases of dark circles may be a sign of a vitamin deficiency of Vitamin K. Get a cream that contains Vitamin K and apply to the under eye area on a daily basis as it can help aid in the reduction of discoloration and swelling and…  

10. Get rid of dark circles while you sleep

There are many overnight treatments nowadays that can be used on your face while you sleep. There are masques that can actually help reduce the puffiness as well as discolored skin and to make your own masque to use before bed…

• Simply get a washcloth wet with water that is cold and…
• Make sure you ring the cloth out to get rid of excess water and then…
• While you sleep place the washcloth on your eyes to get rid of dark circles.

11. Nostril Cleansing

Spas in India use an all-natural nasal cleaner to get rid of dark circles. Tilt your head slightly and pour water in one nostril and the water will come out of the other nostril. This remedy not only reduces your under eye dark circles but it will make your skin extremely radiant.

12. Potato Remedy

China, South America and Hong Kong use potatoes to get rid of dark circles. Potatoes contain enzymes that help to lighten the skin. These enzymes soak up the toxins that cause dark circles and leave you with clear, fresh eyes.

13. Acupressure

This is a natural Chinese remedy. Acupressure is in the forefront of anti-aging and is used to get rid of dark circles. Using your index finger, press very firmly against the bone just beneath your eyes and hold the pressure there for 3 seconds. You should repeat this process 10 times each morning to get rid of dark circles.

14. Drink More Water

Dark circles occur when you do not drink the recommended amount of water, which does not allow toxins to leave the body and those toxins can cause dark circles.

15. Get Some Sleep

Not getting enough sleep leads to stress that can make you not only have dark circles, but it can give you the appearance of a depressed, aged person and…
Not getting enough sleep causes the skin to appear paler due to a lack of circulation so make sure you get at least 6 hours of sleep each night.

16. Stop Rubbing Your Eyes

It’s important not to rub your eyes as this can irritate the eyes and the capillaries that are found under the skin can break.

17. Reduce Salt

Eating an excessive amount of salt can make your body retain water in the weirdest of places. This can lead to dark circles under the eyes. Reducing your salt can help eliminate dark circles.

18. Eliminate Allergens

Try to think of what allergens irritate you the most because they are known to be one of the most popular things that cause dark circles. If allergens are the root cause of your dark circles then simply eliminate the allergen or the thing that is irritating you the most.

19. Try to Prevent Any Nasal Congestion

When your nose in congested, the veins that drain the eyes cannot do their job so dark circles occur.

20.Lemon Juice Mixture
Lemon juice, orange lentil flour, puree of tomato and turmeric paste when blended and applied on the eyes and are left for quarter of an hour is a very good remedy for dark circles. It must be washed off after the period.


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