Dark Circles Under Eyes
Pandas are cute, aren’t they? But not if you are starting to look like one. And these days it’s almost hard to meet
a person who isn’t experiencing this hurdle to achieving beautiful and healthy skin. Made worse by the looming
pandemic days that are nothing short of a dark period in our lives, these tenacious dark circles are only
worsening with almost little to no sleep schedules, endless uncertainty and the worst of all stress. But did you
know that while we all have this one big problem to deal with there’s another? Not all dark circles are the same,
and hence there’s no one-size-fits-all approach that will work to make your skin look healthy.
The skin around the eyes is not only extremely sensitive but quite thin and delicate as compared to other parts of
the body. So many changes happening within the deeper layers of the skin will start showing like a mirror on the
outer surface.
With all that said, it’s not all that impossible to treat them. Here is all that we decoded about dark circles to help
you out of our collective misery.
Tips From The Expert To Remove Under-eye Dark Circles
- Common Causes Of Dark Circles?
- DIY Home Remedies To Remove Dark Circles That Will Change Your
Life - All About Under-eye Creams To Remove Dark Circles- What To Look
For - Remove Dark Circles With One Healthy Habit At a Time
- Invest In These Treatments To Remove Dark Circles
- FAQs on dark circles
Common Causes Of Dark Circles?
Here are some causes of dark patches under the eyes: - We all know we aren’t getting any younger. So if you haven’t had one, there’s a very good chance
you might be joining the widely spreading team. - With aging, we start losing collagen and fat underneath the eyes, as a result, the skin gets thinner
and our skin, the worst possible mirror at its job, starts to show
everything lying below your skin, namely the dark blood cells. - Do you see this commonly occurring in your family? Think
of the saying ‘the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree’. It’s quite
possible that you are doing everything you can but to no effect because
genetics have quite a part in those. Thin skin prompts and amplifies the
visibility of blue and purple hues from the veins that lie underneath your
skin. Moreover, melanin-rich skin which is quite susceptible to
hyperpigmentation can cause dark circles.
- Do you feel like you have
a cold that’s ever-persistent? It could
be another reason for dark circles. Nasal congestion or allergies
that result in lower blood circulation to the area under your eyes
may lead to your veins dilating and becoming darker. - SCREEN TIME, one thing we can’t escape especially now that the
physical environment is a story of the past. Naturally, that causes
our eyes to strain and the momentary relief we get from rubbing our
eyes doesn’t help either. - Allergens in products that we use, sun exposure, unfulfilled sleep
needs of our body, piling stress, underlying health problems like
iron deficiency, and lifestyle habits like smoking exacerbates the dark circles.
DIY Home Remedies To Remove Dark Circles That Will Change Your Life
Who doesn’t like a good remedy lying around their house? But are you getting it right is the question? - Be the “cold never bothered me anyway” girl from Frozen because cold compress is your new
buddy! Applying it for 10 minutes twice a day may help reduce dark circles.
2.Cucumber-laden aunties with face packs on might be doing it right! How? Cucumber has mild astringent and
skin-lightening properties. Go away raccoon eyes! Slice up that juicy vegetable, refrigerate it for 30 minutes and
then place them over your eyes. Want results? Don’t forget to use it daily. - Is cold compress not available? Use cold tea bags! Soak them in water, refrigerate and leave it on
your skin for 10 minutes twice a day. Green tea is an antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory
properties which help in soothing the strained capillaries under the eye area. - Mint leaves will leave you feeling minty fresh. They contain menthol that
improves blood circulation, soothes and rejuvenates the skin. Being
astringent it contracts the blood vessels around the eyes, reducing the blue
tint. Plus, vitamin C in mint only makes the skin around the eyes appear
brighter. Blend mint leaves and apply and leave them for 10 minutes to the
affected area.
- Remember your mother running behind with that glass of
milk? Well, now it’s your time to run behind milk. The vitamins A and B6 in
milk help build new skin cells while vitamin B12 naturally lightens dark skin
and selenium protects the skin from harmful free radicals and sun damage.
Just soak two cotton pads in cold milk and squeeze out excess. Place the cotton pads on the eyes
covering the dark circles. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse
with cold water. Repeat thrice a week. - Love chocolates? Well, you are in for a ride because here’s
your excuse to eat more. But it should be dark chocolate as
it’s flavonol-rich which protects you from UV rays and slows
down the aging process caused by way too much time out in
the sun. - Aloe-wear it! Yes! Aloe vera is an effective moisturizer and
has anti-inflammatory properties. Clean the under-eye area
with moist cotton and apply massage aloe vera pulp under
the eyes for 10 minutes. You don’t need to rinse unless you
find it sticky. - Rosewater and whole milk are your best bet if you have sensitive skin. Take two teaspoons of milk
and mix it with 1 teaspoon of whole milk. Soak two cotton pads in the mixture and cover your eye
area with them for 20 minutes. Wash with normal water. - Potato-potato? Call it whatever, but make complete use of it. Containing natural bleaching
properties that can help lighten your skin under your eyes and prevent puffiness around it, potatoes
might be quite helpful. Take chilled potatoes and grate them. Extract the juice in a bowl and soak
cotton pads for a minute. Place them on your eyes for 20 minutes and wash them off with normal
water. - Mix and match and find the best you can! Turmeric and mint leaves are one possible concoction.
Turmeric is known to rejuvenate tired and sagging skin. In a blender, puree mint leaves and strain
to extract the juice. Add ¼ teaspoon of turmeric to the juice. Apply the mixture to the affected area
and leave it on for 20 minutes. Allow it to dry and wash with cold water. - The oil for all your needs-coconut oil! An extremely moisturizing
ingredient, it contains vitamin E and antioxidants that help repair damaged skin cells
and dryness. It also is rich in lactic acid that tightens skin. Before going to bed, apply
extra virgin oil on clean under-eye skin. Massage gently in a clockwise and
anti-clockwise direction for a few minutes. Leave it overnight. - One teaspoon of almond oil with a few drops of lemon juice is a magic
potion. Retinol, vitamin E, and vitamin K, all these things in almond the delicate skin
under your eyes smooth without irritating it. Massage the mixture around your eyes for
2 minutes. Leave it on for 10 minutes and rinse. - Argan oil that contains vitamin E and tocopherols replenish moisture in
skin cells and reduce wrinkles by repairing the skin’s hydro-lipid layer. It also reduces
fine lines and reduces the damage caused by the sun. Gently massage a few drops under the eyes
for a few minutes before sleeping. Leave it overnight and rinse in the morning. - Tomatoes are natural bleaching agents. They contain antioxidants that reduce discoloration around
the eyes. Try this potent home remedy to banish dark circles: Extract tomato juice and mix ½ tsp of
lemon juice and 2 tsp of gram flour to it. Apply the paste under the eyes and leave for 15-20
minutes. Rinse off with cold water.
