There are many causes for dark circles under the eyes, including lack of sleep, dehydration, sun exposure, illness and genetics, notes the TargetWoman website. Fortunately, there are a number of remedies that can reduce dark under-eye circles. When using any herbal or natural remedies, always make sure to test for allergic reactions on the skin of your arm before using them on the sensitive skin under your eyes.
Step 1
Apply potato or cucumber juice. Gently apply the juice of a potato or a cucumber under your eyes with a cotton ball. Leave for up to 20 minutes, then wash off with cold water. You can also apply the potato juice then the cucumber juice immediately afterward. According to TargetWoman, an enzyme in potatoes has skin-lightening properties and is used in many cosmetics.
Step 2
Eat more almonds. Almonds are great for your skin, says TargetWoman. Include one or two handfuls in your daily diet, or apply almond oil to the circles under your eyes. The antioxidant properties in almonds help to reduce inflammation and flush toxins out of your system, says OptiDerma, an online resource for natural skin treatments.
Step 3
Recycle your teabags. Take two damp black teabags--make sure they've cooled--and place them over your eyes, then relax for about 10 minutes. According to BeautyAssist.com, the tannin in the tea has anti-inflammatory properties which can reduce the eye puffiness that's often associated with dark circles. Make sure the bags aren't too wet or dripping as the tea may irritate your eyes.
Step 4
Drink more water. Water is essential for flushing toxins from your body. Since dark eye circles can be caused by dehydration and toxin build-up, drinking eight to 10 glasses of water a day can keep the darkness at bay, says DarkCirclesGone.
Step 5
Apply concealer. For a quick fix, a good concealer can mask dark eye circles. Choose one that is slightly lighter than your skin tone and gently dab a very small amount under your eyes, focusing on the inner corner where it's usually darkest, says TargetWoman. Be careful not to rub the product in and, once applied, blend your foundation over the top.
Things You'll Need
- Potato
- Cucumber
- Almonds and/or almond oil
- Black teabags
- Water
- Concealer
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