How to get rid of dark circles

Dark circles can really make you look lethargic. But it's only a few simple things to follow that can help you get rid of them

The first place you body starts to show the side effects of stress is under your eyes, where your skin is the thinnest, in the shape of dark circles. And you might think once you get those unwanted dark circles, it is a tough job to get rid of them. But it takes only a few basic precautions to mend the damage. Here's how to do it.

Problem area

Dark circles are one of the most common symptoms that your body is not getting enough of what it requires. And they can result due to various factors like fatigue, stress, dehydration, poor circulation, inflammation, poor genes or melanin accumulation. Though it's easy to fix them, little care is necessary.

How to tackle it

If dehydration is causing you dark circles, then you would want to increase the moisturizing quotient in your skin. You can use green tea bags and sliced cucumber as they help in cooling off the skin. Potatoes, that contain enzymes called catalase, can help in lightening the dark circles. Vitamin C intake will also help in discoloration. Drinking a lot of water or other healthy fluids always helps to better your skin.

Combat dark circles naturally

Are dark circles bothering you? Here are some simple ways to deal with them.

Go the milky way

Grand mom's recipes always included milk because it lightens skin. Using cold unboiled milk on your face and over your eye-lids can help brighten skin there.

Let aloe work its magic

Aloe Vera can help your under-eye skin look healthier. Use it on clean skin before your retire for the night. Pick organic restorative gels and creams with aloe vera.

Say yes to antioxidants

Have nuts, berries, beans, fresh leafy colorful vegetables and fruits. Antioxidants will make your skin healthy and combat dark circles.

Wear Sunglasses

Harmful sun rays can damage and irritate sensitive under-eye skin. Wear sunnies.

Home remedies to cure dark circles

Try these simple natural home remedies to get rid of that oh-so-exhausted look on your face.

Dark circles are a common problem not only among hassled housewives but also anyone with hectic work schedules and erratic sleep hours. They are not a very grave problem but can make you look much older than you already are. And in today's age where the market is being flooded with anti-ageing, skin lightening creams, it is a considered almost a fashion crime to sport dark circles. Here are some natural home remedies to help to get rid of those ghastly-looking dark circles:

• Grate some raw potato and soak a cotton ball in the potato juice. Close your eyes and place these cotton balls on your eyes. Make sure they cover the dark circles under your eyes as well as the eyelids. Leave it on for 10 minutes and wash off with cold water.
• Applying a mixture of a teaspoon of tomato and lime juice, twice a day will help in reducing the dark circles.
• Drink a glass of tomato juice with some mint leaves, lemon juice and salt. Drinking this twice a day is another remedy.
• Prepare a paste of four to five almonds with some milk. Apply this paste over the affected area and leave for 10 to 15 minutes. This will lighten the skin around the eyes.
• A mixture of a few teaspoons of fresh pineapple juice along with a pinch of turmeric powder, when applied on the dark circles regularly will help clear them.
• Every night before sleeping, apply creams containing vitamin E and C around the eyes.
• Crush some mint leaves and apply them around the eyes. Doing this will also provide a cooling effect on tired eyes.