Below are the top 10 remedies for dark circles under eyes:Water: Dehydration can be one of the reasons. Experts recommend having eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to keep your skin well moistened and cool. Water can also help flush out toxins and reduce the problem.Almond Oil and Honey: The exfoliating property of almond oil is suggested to activate the cells, leading to tightening of skin around the eyes, thereby treating dark circles. For this, you can equally mix almond oil and honey and apply it on the affected area around the eyes for about 10 minutes regularly.Rose Water: The relaxing and rejuvenating property of rose water is believed to be effective in reducing circles under the eyes. For this, cotton balls soaked in about 5-6 drops of rose water can be applied on the closed eyes for about 15 minutes.Cucumber and Lemon Juice: It is suggested that being rich in vitamin C, this pack can prevent free radicals damage, thereby treating the problem. You can mix two teaspoons of grated cucumber with half a teaspoon of lemon juice and apply it on your eyes for 15 minutes.Vitamin K: It is assumed that vitamin K can treat damaged capillaries around the eyes, thereby promoting normal blood circulation and treating under eye dark circles. You can get regular supply of vitamin K from cabbage, sprouts, kiwi, etc.Potato Slice: It is believed that the relaxing effect of potato can help in treating this problem. For this, a thin potato slice can be placed on each closed eyelid for about 10 minutes.Regular Sleep: Experts opine that good sleep can promote healthy skin, thereby treating under eye dark circle problem.
Tea Bags: The antioxidant property of green tea due to the presence of polyphenols, catechins, etc might reduce dark circles. You can place cold (green) tea bags on your closed eyes for 15 minutes daily.Mint: The antioxidant property of mint due to the presence of flavonoids can help in reducing free-radical damage caused to the cells of the eyes, thereby treating dark circles. One can crush fresh mint leaves and apply it on the eyes.
Turmeric Powder and Pineapple Juice: The presence of curcumin (antioxidant) in turmeric powder can treat free-radical damage caused to the cells around the eyes, thereby treating dark circles. You can apply a paste of turmeric powder mixed with pineapple juice and apply it on the eyes for about 10 minutes everyday.By Amit Shukla
