5 Natural Methods To Remove Dark Circles Under Your Eyes

May 09, 2018 by apost team

Dark circles under your eyes can have you looking like a raccoon when you're going for a bright-eyed look. This is the result of blood under the thin skin beneath your lower eyelids. It's caused by genetics, age and environmental factors like ingesting too much salt and not sleeping enough. While getting rid of this unsightly problem altogether is unlikely, you can minimize the appearance of dark circles with these natural methods.

HERE ARE SOME OTHER CAUSES OF DARK CIRCLES UNDER EYES:

  • Sleep deprivation

  • Hormonal effects

  • Stress

  • Sickness

  • Alcohol Consumption

  • Old age

  • Consuming too much salt

  • Allergies

Cucumber Slices

It's almost a cliché to see people relaxing in films and television with slices of cucumber sitting on their eyelids. It might look strange, but it actually works to remove dark circles, and there's a good reason why. Cucumbers are rich in ascorbic and caffeic acids. That means these skin-lightening veggies help reduce water retention. Best of all, they're cheap, easy to use and all-natural.

  • Clean the cucumber
  • Cut it into generous slices 
  • Chill it in the fridge 
  • Lay some slices on your eyes for about a quarter of an hour.

You can do this up to two times a day.

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Almond Oil

Almond oil is a simple way to bring down those dark circles. Because it contains vitamin E, niacin, and phytosterols, it can lighten the dark skin beneath your eyes. All you have to do to get the effects of almond oil is,

  • Gently rub some into the dark skin before bed and sleep with it on.
  • Make sure you wash your face in the morning to keep your skin from getting too oily.

Iron

Iron deficiency can wreak havoc on your health, including darkening the skin under your eyes. Iron helps deliver oxygen to various parts of your body. When it's not shipping enough of it, you get dark circles. You can incorporate iron into your daily diet with

  • Green leafy vegetables 
  • Egg,
  • Dried fruit 
  • Liver 
  • Nuts 
  • Whole grains 
  • Meat 
  • Fish 
  • Fortified foods.

If your doctor tells you that your iron is low, talk to him about adding an iron supplement to your routine.

Raw Potato

Who would have thought raw potatoes were good for anything other than cooking? Actually, raw potatoes are packed with vitamins and nutrients that promote healthy skin. You can use them to treat under-eye circles exactly as you would use a cucumber.

  • Clean the potato
  • Cut it into slices
  • Chill it
  • Put some slices over your lids.
  • Leave them on for about a quarter of an hour up to twice daily.

Drinking Water

Health professionals agree that you have to get enough water in your diet to be healthy. It has a major effect on your overall health and even your skin's appearance. If you want to reduce the appearance of dark circles under your eyes, drink the recommended intake of 64 ounces of water every day. It's worth it to skip the soft drinks and sugary juices. Hydrating your skin is essential to a healthy, youthful appearance. For some extra antioxidant properties, add a squeeze of fresh lemon to your water throughout the day.

 

Let us know how you reduce your dark under-eye circles naturally at home. Make sure you let your friends and family know about these helpful tips!

 

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!