Home Remedies for Dark Circles

Home Remedies for Dark Circles

Dark circles or dark discoloration of the skin is found under the eye area that is also known to be as dark rings or shadows.

Some reasons and factors that depend upon this condition are mainly the heredity, prolonged crying, dry skin, working for long hours in front of a computer, mental or physical stress, and lack of sleep and taking unhealthy food. Both men and women can suffer this dark circles at any age.

In other ways, dark circles are not a big deal and is not a serious problem but this is something that makes you look tired all the time, exhausted and older than your actual age. You can get rid of dark circles by applying some homemade remedies under your eyes. So here are the remedies given below:

1. Almond Oil

Almond oil proves to be a great ingredient for settle down the dark circles problem and is beneficial for the delicate and pigmented skin. Almond oil will help in fading out the discoloration; you can also use vitamin E oil to eliminate the dark circles.

• Apply little amount of almond oil under the eye area and give a gentle massage with fingers using just a little pressure into the skin. You should do this before going to the bed.

• Leave it on overnight.

• Wash it in the next morning with cold water.

• Follow the remedy until your dark circles are completely disappear.

2. Cucumber

Cucumber gives your skin a refreshing feelings and it contains skin-lightening properties along with mild astringent property so that it can be helpful in sorting out the dark circles.

• Take a cucumber and cut into thick slices then place them in a refrigerator for 30 minutes so that it can be chilled. Put the slices on the affected skin for about 10 minutes. Wash the area with water and repeat two times daily for about one week.

• Another thing you can do is mix cucumber juice with lemon juice in equal amounts. Now use a cotton ball to apply the mixture on the affected skin. Leave it for about 15 minutes then wash it off with water. Follow the remedy daily.

3. Raw Potato

Raw potato can also deal with dark circles as it has bleaching agents that lightens up the discoloration under the eyes and reduces the puffiness around the eyes.

• Grate two chilled potatoes and extract its juice. Soak a cotton ball in the juice and place it over the closed eyes. You should be sure that the cotton ball covers the dark circles. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes then rinse your eyelids with cold water. Repeat the process two times daily.

• Instead of trying with potato juice, you can use thick potato slices to do the step.

4. Rose Water

Rose water is used in many incredible skin care routines as it helps in rejuvenating the skin and keeps it refresh and soothing all day long. It also helps with dark circles due to the presence of mild astringent properties. It also works as a good skin toner.

• Soak cotton balls in pure rose water for few minutes.

• Put these balls on your close eyelids.

• Leave them for about 15 minutes.

• Follow the remedy two times daily.

5. Tomato

Tomatoes contain bleaching properties that helps in lighten up the skin to a great level.

• In a bowl, add one tsp of tomato juice and one-half tsp of lemon juice then mix them both together. Now apply this mixture on the dark circles and allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes. Rinse it off with water and follow the process two times a day for few weeks.

• You can drink a glass of tomato juice by adding some mint leaves, lemon or salt for a refreshing taste. Make sure to drink it immediately after when you have prepared the juice. Drink it twice a day.

6. Lemon Juice

Lemon contains vitamin C and lightening properties that help in getting rid of the dark circles under the eyes.

• Use a cotton pad to apply fresh lemon juice under the eyes then leave for 10 minutes. Rinse it off with water. Use this remedy once daily.

• Another option you can do is make a thick paste by adding one tbsp. of lemon juice, two tbsp. of tomato puree, pinch of gram flour (besan) and turmeric powder. Apply this amazing paste around your eyes and give a gentle massage over there. Rinse it off with clean water after 15 minutes. Repeat the remedy three times a week.

7. Coconut Oil

Massage coconut oil under the eyes because it is naturally effective to lighten up the dark circles. Coconut oil contains moisturizing properties so it helps in promoting the smoothness of the skin and prevents it from having wrinkles and fine lines under the eye area.

• Take a little amount of extra-virgin coconut oil and massage under the eyes.

• Leave it for few hours then wash it off.

• Repeat two to three times regularly for some months.

8. Tea Bags

Caffeine and antioxidants are highly found in tea that is readily beneficial for those annoying dark circles and puffy eyes. Tea bags actually shrink the blood vessels and reduce the fluid retention. Particularly, the tannins help in decreasing the swelling and pigmentation.

• Take two used green or black tea bags and chill them in a refrigerator for about one hour.

• Place one tea bag over each of your eye and leave for 10 minutes.

• Remove the tea bags and wash your face.

• Repeat the process two times daily for few weeks.

9. Cold Compress

Cold compress can helps in reducing the dark circles as it tighten the blood vessels under the eyes. It also works to get rid of the puffiness of eyes.

• Take a clean woolen cloth and soak it in the cold water or milk. Put this cloth over your closed eyelids for several minutes.

• Optionally, you can wrap some ice cubes in a cloth or soft napkin then place it under your eyes. You can also use a bag filled with frozen peas, a chilled tea bag or a  cold spoon.

10. Turmeric

Turmeric contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help to minimize the dark circles. It also works to make the skin smooth and softer around the eye area.

• Mix two tsp of each turmeric powder with pineapple juice to make a thick paste.

• Apply this paste to the dark circles.

• Leave this overnight for about 10 minutes then wipe it off with a soft, damp cloth.

• Do this remedy daily until you see a good positive results.

Additional Tips

• Get enough amount of sleep and take adequate rest.

• Do not rub your eyes too much because it causes blood vessels to become dilate and thus, dark circles are appeared.

• Make sure you remove your makeup before going to sleep.

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day to get rid of water retention.

• Do not go too much in sun exposure.

• Pay a good attention to your diet and health.

• Stop smoking and intake of alcohol, caffeine as they contribute to the dehydration which causes the dark circles.