Here are few common home remedies commonly discussed in web sites. These remedies are able to provide some smoothing effect and lighten the dark circles. Again, individuals results may vary and it is advisable to test remedies at least 2 to 4 weeks for visible results. Home remedies for reduce dark circles under eye:
To lighten dark circles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth (and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wipe off the residue and apply an eye cream. ( P.S- Cheesecloth is a loosewoven cotton cloth used in cheese making, such as to press cheese curds for poutine. Cheesecloth is also used in straining stocks and custards, bundling herbs, making tofu, and thickening yogurt.)
Mix one teaspoon flour, one teaspoon milk, a pinch of sugar, 1/4 spoon honey and squeeze half lemon juice. Apply it on face and once it is dry, rub the face with wet hands, till the pack in removed.
Grate cucumber / potato 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. (Potatoes contain an enzyme called catecholase, which is used in cosmetics as a human skin lightener.)
Powdered fenugreek and milk are said to tackle dark circles. Apply a paste of fenugreek mixed in milk on dark circles in the night. Wash off in the morning and watch dark circles vanish for good.
Take a teaspoon of tomato juice, a few drops of lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder (if you are not allergic to it) and a little flour, enough to make a paste.
Apply a mix of milk and honey and massage it into the skin. Leave it on for an hour. Rinse it.
Massaging eyes with almond oil is (or with half teaspoon of lime juice) of great help.
(You might develop some oil seeds under eye after applying almond oil.)
Apply a mixture of lemon and tomato juice (equal parts) on the black circles 2 times a day.
Dip two cotton balls in rose water and place them on your eyes.
Alternate hot and cold compresses under your eyes for 10 minutes. (Do not apply ice or extremely cold water directly to the skin around the eyes for more than a couple of seconds.)
Have you wondered why tea bags help to reduce dark circles?
According to the research, tea contains tannin which has anti-inflammatory effects. It will contract body tissues and reduce eye-bags. Tannin is also known an astringent.
If you would like to try, please use the real (caffeinated) tea bags because only those contain tannin. Teas like Assam and Chamomile work better for eye-bags. Infuse two tea bags in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drink the tea and remove the tea bags and let the tea bags become cool. Apply a compress to your puffy areas.
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