Home Remedies For Dark Circles

Dark circles are mainly found around the eyes and they are also known as "bags under the eyes". These black rings make us look exhausted and ill. They are very obvious and annoying. They are difficult to cover up and even harder to get rid of. In short, they are the bane of many people's lives.

Treatment of dark circles under the eyes caused by thin skin is very difficult because it is very difficult to make your inherited skin thicker. Cover up make up like Jayne Iredale Eye Cover, Dermablend, and Covermark are very helpful and my first recommendation. Frequent microdermabrasion and Retin A cream over a long period of time will build new collagen in the dermis will thicken the skin and provide some improvement.

There are many contributing factors to the development of these dark circles and even more things that can make them worse. Some factors are unavoidable like age and ill health but many can be prevented and treated easily. Almost everyone gets dark circles under their eyes from time to time.

Home remedies for Dark circles under eye

1.Grate cucumber and squeeze fresh juice out of gratings. Dip two cotton balls in it and keep these cotton balls on eyes. This relaxes eyes and relieves tiredness of eyes. Considered as the best remedy for under eye dark circles.

2.The above process has been found to be effective when done using potato.

3.Apply a paste of lemon juice, tomato puree, orange lentil flour (masoor dal ) and turmeric powder (if you are not allergic to it) on under eye dark circles. Leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off.

4.Drink plenty of water (more than 15 glasses)

As we have mentioned, lack of sleep is one of the major causes, but this is not the only one. Certain bad habits can bring about these dreaded dark circles. For example, excessive drinking of alcohol and smoking can also make them appear under your eyes.

They can also be hereditary since there are people who are more predisposed to getting them compared to others. Nutritional imbalance is another reason; if your body doesn't get all the nutrients it requires for it to be able to repair its damage cells then dark circles might start appearing.

Its a plain myth that dark circles are caused by stress, all-night work or partying sessions or fatigue. The true fact is that these ugly marks are a fact of life. Many people assume that they are getting dark circles under eyes due to lack of sleep, and they are right.

Aging can also cause dark circles because as we get older, the skin underneath our eyes thins even further thus making the veins more visible. There are a few more reasons why dark circles occur but the ones mentioned above are the most common. If you have them, don't fret, because there are plenty of natural dark circles treatments available for you to try.

Causes of Dark Circles

1.lack of sleep

2.iron or other vitamin deficiencies

3.sickness

4.hyper pigmentation

Deficiency of iron in diet is one of the biggest reasons of dark circles occurring. A healthy and nutritious diet is very important. It includes green vegetables, fruits and dairy products. Intake of iron in diet is most important of all.

Another cause of undereye circles is eyelid swelling during sleep. When you lie down, gravity can cause fluid to collect in your lower eyelids. This swelling may create the appearance of shadows below your eyes. In addition, dark circles can result from chronic skin conditions, such as atopic eczema. Dark circles can also run in families. Over-the-counter products may help diminish dark circles under eyes. Look for skin creams that contain vitamin C or K, alpha hydroxy acid and kinetin.

You don't have to rely on harsh chemicals and artificial ingredients for your dark circles under eyes treatment. There are natural ways you can cure them. That way, you can avoid artificial ingredients, and still get rid of those unsightly under eye circles.

Dark circles can also be caused by increased pigmentation. Dark circles tend to be more of a problem in races with darker skin. This is true for those who just tend to tan easily, and people who are of African and Indian descent.

Almond oil is used in a lot of eye creams and lotions on the market, and so is honey. So it makes sense that if you mix equal parts of each and apply the mixture to your eyes for about ten minutes each day, you'll be able to reduce and eliminate the dark circles under your eyes.

The eyelid skin is the thinnest in the body and many people with dark circles under the eyes have extremely thin skin on their eyelids and around the eyes. This thin skin is an inherited trait. The dark circles under the eyes are caused by the fact that the purple color of the underlying eyelid muscle shows through the thin skin and creates a bluish or purple color. The color is darkest near the nose and on the lower eyelid near the nose.

Treatment of dark circles under the eyes caused by thin skin is very difficult because it is very difficult to make your inherited skin thicker. Cover up make up like Jayne Iredale Eye Cover, Dermablend, and Covermark are very helpful and my first recommendation. Frequent microdermabrasion and Retin A cream over a long period of time will build new collagen in the dermis will thicken the skin and provide some improvement.

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