Pandas are cute, right? But competing with them for their eyes, does it still sound cute? Nope! Are you tired of those pesky dark circles under your eyes stealing your glow? Tired of using tons of costly products without noticing any results? Hold on there. Do you know that while multiple reasons can contribute to forming dark circles under the eyes, just a few lifestyle changes and some super easy home remedies can be your savior?
In this era of skin-lightening creams, my aim is to give you some solid solutions and home remedies that can help you achieve the healthy and glowy under-eyes that you have been eyeing.
But before diving into remedies to get rid of dark circles, it’s essential to understand what causes dark circles first. Let’s begin
Why do we get dark circles?
The skin around the eyes is delicate and prone to discolouration due to several factors, such as genetic predisposition, stress, lack of sleep, allergies, poor nutritional diet, sun exposure or just simply because of ageing.
To be honest, Maybe you’re doing everything right to protect your under eyes from discolouration, but you can still get those panda eyes just because you’re getting elder. As we age, our skin naturally becomes thinner and loses collagen and fat, making the blood vessels beneath the skin more visible and causing dark circles.
What can you do to remove dark circles naturally?
Stay hydrated
Just like the other areas of your face, your under eyes also need to be hydrated for healthy-looking skin. Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day to keep your skin moisturized and reduce the appearance of dark circles.
Use a good moisturizer or serum twice daily containing ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and caffeine to nourish and rejuvenate the skin.
Sleep well
Not getting enough sleep can affect both overall health and appearance. Get a full 8 hours of sleep, and keep your under-eye circles away.
Avoid frequent rubbing
As the skin around your eyes is more delicate than the skin on the rest of your face, frequent rubbing or scratching can damage this skin, leading to inflammation and irritation.
It can also disrupt the delicate balance of collagen and elastic fibers which are essential for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. Over time these repetitive motions can contribute to the breakdown of these fibers, resulting in premature ageing and the appearance of dark circles. Instead of rubbing or scratching, use a soft, clean cloth to dab or pat the skin gently.
Stress less
You can’t achieve your external beauty only by taking care from outside. Stress is one of the biggest enemies of your under-eye skin care. Try to put your stress away as much as you can. Practice self-reducing techniques such as yoga, meditation, deep breathing exercises or just simply spending time in nature.
Limit sun exposure
Excessive sun exposure can increase melanin production, resulting in pigmentation around the eyes. Always use sunscreen and sunglasses or seek shades to protect your eyes from harmful sun rays.
Try home remedies
Ice cubes
Sometimes the simplest solutions are the most effective. One such solution? Ice cubes. We know that ice cubes work wonders in reducing eye puffiness but these ice cubes will help you nourish them too. You can use ice cubes alone or incorporate any ingredients like cucumber, potatoes, carrots whatever you want.
Carrots are known to reduce fine lines. Add grated carrots to water and freeze them. Then apply them under your eyes in a circular motion for visibly smooth and blemish-free skin.
Cucumber
This is maybe the most known home remedy for dark circles. Cucumbers are comprised of over 95% water, making them an excellent hydrating agent for skin. Additionally, cucumber has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory nature, which helps to reduce inflammation around the eyes, helping to banish dark circles and restore a youthful glow.
You can use cucumber sliced, grated or even juice. Slice a cucumber or grate it and let them chill in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. Then place the chilled cucumber over your closed eyelids for 10 minutes and wash off with cold water.
Alternatively, you can extract the juice, let it chill and then place it over your eyes using a soaked cotton boll. Leave it for 3-5 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.
Potato juice and turmeric
Another common and effective home remedy to combat dark circles. Potato and turmeric both these ingredients are natural brighteners that fight under-eye pigmentation. Take some potato juice and add a pinch of turmeric powder to it. Then gently dab it under your eyes to achieve a glowy look. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and then wash it off with lukewarm water.
Cold teabags
Tea bags are known to soothe puffy eyes instantly. But do you know that it can brighten your under-eye pigmentation too? The caffeine present in tea helps to shrink blood vessels. Tea is also known to have antioxidant properties, that promote skin health and overall skin texture. For quick results, you can use green tea or chamomile tea bags.
So next time you brew a cup of tea, don’t discard the used tea bags. Instead, grab two of them and refrigerate. Place them under your eyes and leave for 15 minutes. Repeat regularly.
Aloe vera and almond oil
Another easy and effective remedy to treat dark circles. Combine one teaspoon full of fresh aloe vera gel with a few drops of almond oil. Gently apply it around your eyes and leave it for about 15-20 minutes. Then rinse it.
Aloe vera is soothing and a great moisturizer, whereas almond oil contains retinol which in turn revitalizes your skin.
Cold milk
Milk has been used for generations as a common natural remedy for various skincare concerns, including dark circles. Cold milk helps to constrict blood vessels, under the eyes, reducing blood flow and diminishing the appearance of dark circles. Additionally, the lactic acid present in milk acts as a mild exfoliant and skin brightener.
Place a small bowl of milk in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Dip two cotton balls into the cold milk and squeeze out any excess liquid. Place the soaked cotton balls into your eye area. Lave it for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water. Repeat at least thrice a week to get better results
Conclusion
Dark circles under the eyes are definitely a beauty concern but we want you to remember that it’s not the end of the world. Just stress less and be gentle with yourself. Incorporate these home remedies into your skincare routine along with healthy lifestyle habits and say goodbye to your dark circles.
