The problem of dark circle is very common and it can be caused by various factors like fatigue, excessive stress, dehydration, age, sun exposure etc

This article will discuss about 21 home based remedies, which always work –

Use cucumber

• Using of cucumber is an important remedy for reducing dark circle as it has skin lightening property
• It is also hydrating and chilling in nature thus helps in improving blood circulation
• Slice of cucumber can be placed on eyes for about 10 minutes followed by rinsing the eye area with warm water minimises dark circle

Try mint leaves

• Crushing of some mint leaves and their application to under eye area significantly lighten dark circles
• Mint has potent cooling effect that helps to soothe the skin and reduces dark circle

Have some orange juice

It is also considered as an important preventive measure. It contains both Vitamin A and Vitamin C, both of which play vital role in removing dark circle

Use almond oil with lemon juice

• It is another tested remedy for treating dark circles
• It plays significant role in preventing fluid retention, which is also responsible for developing puffy circles around the eyes

Try lemon juice along with cucumber juice

• The benefits of using lemon juice and cucumber juice together is just unexplainable
• Mix equal amount of cucumber juice and lemon juice first, then apply it with the help of a cotton ball to the under eye circles and leave it for about 10 minutes after that rinse the area with warm water

Use cold tea bags

• Applying cold tea bags to eyes play imperative role in improving their appearance and also help to combat dark circles
• Their caffeine and antioxidant contents help in stimulating blood circulation and help to reduce fluid retention in the skin  
• It is better to soak two tea bags (preferably black tea bag or green tea bag) in water at least for 5 minutes then they should be chilled into refrigerator for about 15 to 20 minutes and when they become cold then they should be applied under the eyes and should be kept there for at least 20 minutes. This practice provides very effective result

Use turmeric

• Turmeric contains an important substance named curcumin, which is responsible for exerting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities that play significant role in minimising dark circle

• If you want quick result then you should try turmeric-pineapple paste. This paste can be easily prepared by mixing turmeric with pineapple juice. It should be applied to the under eye area and should be left at least for 10 minutes then it should be gently removed by warm and soft cloth. This practice significantly keeps dark circle away

Try tomatoes

Tomatoes contain an important component named Lycopene that helps to reduce the appearance of dark circle under eye

Use grated potatoes

Antioxidants, anti-inflammatory activities and vitamin components of potato help in reducing dark circles and also prevent inflammation around the eyes

Increase the intake of omega 3 fatty acid

• Omega-3 fatty acid plays imperative role in preventing dark circle by enhancing blood circulation to the skin
• Fishes (like salmon, herring, tuna, sardines), fish oil, nuts (like walnut, chia seed, flax seed) are considered as the richest source of omega 3 fatty acid thus they should be included in the diet

Try cold milk

• Cold milk acts as natural cleanser and plays vital role in soothing sensitive skin around eyes
• It contains lactic acid, which helps in lightening dark circles
• Its potassium content is also responsible for moisturising the skin and helps to make the skin soft as well as supple

• Its Vitamin A content helps to keep the skin looking young and bright
• It is better to apply cold milk to the eye area with the help of cotton ball and it should be kept for some times then it should be rinsed with cold water. Repetition of this practice at least for thrice a week significantly improves the symptoms

Apply a cold compress

• Wrap some ice cubes in a clean cloth and apply it to your eyes. It is extremely beneficial as it helps to shrink dilated blood vessels as a result helps in eliminating dark circle and puffiness around the eyes

Use rose water

• It is an effective remedial measure for reducing dark circle naturally
• It should be applied with a cotton ball under the eyes but before using rose water a patch test should be done for ensuring if it suits the skin or not

Use coconut oil

• It plays significant role in lightening dark circle
• It is also associated with preventing fine lines and wrinkles under the eyes
• It has seen that rubbing of coconut oil under eye area and leaving it over night followed by rinsing in morning significantly improves the symptom

Try Vitamin E oil

Massaging the dark circle area with Vitamin E containing oil is extremely useful for preventing dark circle as Vitamin E acts as free radical scavenger, which ultimately helps to reduce oxidative stress as a result helps in preventing the sign of aging

Use Aloe Vera

• It is very helpful for minimising dark circle as it helps to nourish the skin and helps to prevent premature ageing
• It also acts as an imperative moisturiser that helps to keep the skin healthy for long period of time
• Massaging of the under eye area with Aloe Vera gel for about 5 minutes followed by rinsing works like magic

Consume water abundantly

• Dehydration is considered as one of the most common causes of dark circle thus it is better to hydrate the body properly for reducing the prevalence of dark circles
• Water should be consumed abundantly and overall fluid intake should also be increased

Avoid alcohol consumption

Alcoholism is responsible for making the eye red and puffy and it is also recognised as one of the leading causes of dehydration thus alcoholism may increase the risk of developing dark circles

Have some dark chocolate

• Dark chocolate helps to lighten dark circles thus it can be consumed often
• It is rich in flavonol that helps to protect the eye from the detrimental effects of UV radiation thus helps in slowing down aging process

Proper sleeping

• One of the most important factors that individual should consider when they try to get rid of dark circles is to get enough sleep because it helps to prevent dark circles in the long term
• 8 hours of sleeping on a regular basis helps to provide proper rest to the body and also gives enough time to the body to repair and regenerate as a result helps in improving the youthfulness of the skin

• Try to sleep on your back with extra pillows for elevating the head because it helps to inhibit fluid from pooling under the eyes

Meditation and yoga

• Stress and depression are also accountable for developing dark circles thus it is always better to stay calm and composed. Meditation and mindfulness exercises are considered as great ways to dealt with stress as a result they help to keep dark circle at bay
• Yoga or proper physical exercising is very helpful as it helps to enhance circulation that increases blood supply to the skin as a result helps to brighten the skin that minimises dark circle

All of these remedies are really very useful for preventing dark circles naturally.

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