Prevention is the key to avoiding dark circles under the eyes. Keep dark circles at bay by protecting your skin from the sun and other environmental damages, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise and ensuring an adequate amount of sleep, along with living a healthy lifestyle. If dark circles under the eyes do appear, there are herbal remedies that may help to banish them.
Rose Water
Rose water is from the petals of the rose flower. It contains rose essential oil and distilled water. For centuries, rose water has been used for cosmetic care. According to Luxmag.com, rosewater tones and rejuvenates the skin. To treat dark circles under the eyes with rose water, soak cotton balls in chilled rose water and apply one cotton ball under each eye. Leave them in place for 10 to 15 minutes to diminish the dark circles under the eyes.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants work to destroy free radicals and prevent them from damaging cell tissues or contributing to the aging process. Vitamin E provides the skin with protection from the ultraviolet rays of the sun and other environmental chemicals and pollutants, according to University of Maryland Medical Center. To treat dark circles under the eyes with vitamin E, snip a vitamin E capsule and apply the vitamin E oil with your fingers or a cotton swab to the skin area below the eyes. This will soothe, heal and rejuvenate the skin area and help to diminish the dark circles.
Parsley
Parsley is a nutritious culinary herb. It's high in vitamin C, which makes it a potent antioxidant that fights to protect cell tissue from damages and the aging process. It also has chlorophyll that supports red blood cells and the oxygenation of the body. According to Naturalhealthtechniques.com, parsley is rich in vitamin K and may be used to diminish dark circles under the eyes. To use parsley to treat dark circles under the eyes, freeze parsley pieces in ice cubes, then wrap the ice cubes in a soft small towel. Apply this to the areas under the eyes. The ice cube will soothe and refresh the eyes and the parsley will work on diminishing the dark circles.
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