15 BEST HOME REMEDIES TO REMOVE DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES, PUFFY EYES - PART 1
In today’s world dark circles under eyes are very common problem among most of the people; it is common for all ages. Under eyes dark circles get worse with age because the skin thins and loses subcutaneous fat, and exposes the blood vessels present under the skin. Under eye dark circle is not a disease. Hormonal imbalances during pregnancy, menstruation, and menopause also contribute to under eye dark circles.
Causes of dark
circles under eyes
Aging
Stress
Dry skin
Poor diet
Lack of sleep
Menopause
Hormonal imbalance
Anemia
Irregular menstruation
Lack of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Iron, calcium
Thyroids
In this post, you will read the main reasons for dark circles and
simple home remedies to prevent and remove under eyes
dark circles naturally. ‘Prevention is better than cure’,
so follow the natural home remedies to prevent and remove bags
under eyes.
1. Potato
Potato is well known for its natural
bleaching properties, which lightens dark circles under eyes and reduces the
puffiness around the eyes completely.
1. Peel and grate 1 medium size raw
potato and extract the juice. Keep this potato juice in refrigerator for 5
minutes. Then dip clean cotton ball in the juice apply the juice around eyes
and other affected areas before going bed. Leave it overnight and next morning
wash it off with normal water. Repeat this remedy once or twice daily to remove
dark circles and acne scars. If you are applying this in day time, then rinse off
after 20-30 minutes.
2. Simply rub under eye area with
slices of raw potato for 5-10 minutes, then put these slices on the eyes, leave
it for 30 minutes and wash off with water. You can also use cucumber slices.
3. Mix 1 teaspoon of raw potato
juice with 1 teaspoon of cucumber juice and apply on affected area. Then dip 2
cotton ball in this mixture and put them on eyelids for 20-30 minutes.
4. Make smooth paste of raw potato
and add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice in it, apply the mixture around eyes
and other dark spots on the face and neck. Rinse off with warm or normal water
after 30 minutes. Do this once a day and 4-5 times a week to lighten the dark
circles.
2. Tea Bags
Green tea
is rich sources of antioxidants and
tannins, tea bags can lighten the dark circles. It contains tannins which
reduces swelling and puffiness under eyes.
1. Boil 2 green tea bags in a cup of
water for 5 minutes, and then keep these tea bags in refrigerator for 1 hour.
Put these cold tea bags over eyes for 20-30 minutes. Follow this remedy once or
twice a day until you get desired result.
Best time to follow above remedies is morning, so keep the tea bags in the refrigerator before going to bed and use it in the morning.
3. Tomato
Tomato contains the lycopene
antioxidant, which can lighten the under eye dark circles in few weeks.
1. Take medium size tomato and
remove seeds from it. Grind this tomato and make smooth paste of it. Then add
pinch of turmeric powder and 2 tablespoon of multani mitti. Mix all these
ingredients properly and make fine paste of it, you can use some rose water to
make smooth paste. Apply this paste around eyes and aver the face for 30
minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. Follow this once a day and 3-4 times
a week for better result.
2. Mix 2 tablespoon of fresh tomato
juice or pulp with 1 tablespoon of raw milk. Apply this paste over affected
areas and rinse off with lukewarm water after 30 minutes. Do this every day for
2 weeks.
3. Mix 2 tablespoon of fresh tomato
juice/pulp with 1 tablespoon of gram/lentil flour/besan, also add 1 teaspoon of
rose water. Apply the mixture around eyes and other affected parts for 30
minutes, wash away with lukewarm water.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon
juice in 1 tablespoon of tomato juice/pulp, also add pinch of turmeric, mix
them well together and apply for 30 minutes. Do this 4-5 times a week for best
result.
4. Mint
Mint leaves gives cooling effects to
our tired and heavy eyes and reduces dark circles under eyes.
1. Take 30 fresh mint leaves and
crush them to make smooth paste, then add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice or
tomato juice/pulp in it, mix well and apply this paste on affected areas under
eyes and face. Leave it for 30 minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat this
once a day until you get desired result.
2. Mix 2 tablespoon of fresh mint leaves paste with 1 tablespoon of raw milk and one teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Apply the mixture on affected areas; allow it to sit for a 30 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water.
3. Crush 20-30 fresh mint leaves in 1-2 teaspoon of rose water and pinch of turmeric and make smooth paste of it. Apply the paste around eyes and other affected areas for 20-30 minutes and the wash it away with lukewarm water. Follow this 3-4 times a week to remove dark circles in few weeks.
5. Rose Water
Rose water has rich antioxidants and
skin enhancing properties which give cooling effects to our skin and eyes; it
lightens the dark circles under the eyes, revitalizes the skin, rejuvenates
skin tissue and strengthens skin cells.
1. Apply rose water on the dark
skin, then dip 2 cotton balls in rose water and place them over the eyes for 15
minutes. Rinse it off with normal water. Repeat this twice a day.
2. Mix 1 teaspoon of rose water with
1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice, mix them well and apply
on the dark skin for 20-30 minutes. Do this 4-5 times a week for best result.
6. Curd, Basil/tulsi, Papaya
1. Prepare paste of 10 fresh basil/tulsi leaves and apply on the dark circles and dark spots for 30 minutes. Wash with normal water. Do this daily.
2. Add 2 tablespoon of curd in 1 tablespoon of bengal gram flour, you can also add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice in it. Mix them properly and make smooth paste. Apply the paste on affected areas for 30 minutes and wash it off with normal or lukewarm water. Follow this remedy 3-4 times a week.
3. Prepare 2 tablespoon of papaya paste from ripe papaya, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or 1 tablespoon of raw honey in it, mix well and apply over the dark circles for 30 minutes. Repeat this once a day for better result.
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