5 Secret Natural Remedies For Dark Circles Under Eyes

Firstly it is worth mentioning some of the main causes of dark circles:

• Lack of sleep
• Fluid retention – which causes puffiness
• It runs in your family  - so you my have inheritated it from you parents or grandparents
• As you get older, the skin loses its elasticity and dark circles may appear

Here are 5 natural remedies to get rid of dark circles

One of the most important solutions that combat dark circles is water. So drink plenty!

Refrigerated cold water is an extremely beneficial way to refresh your eye area. Soak 2 cotton pads in cold water and apply them on your eyes by keeping them for about 5-10 minutes.

1. Potatoes

Even if it might sound incredible, dark circles can be reduced by applying potato slices before sleeping.

Potatoes are quite rich in vitamins and minerals that work wonders for tired skin and wrinkles. This vegetable refreshes and softens the complexion and is great for any type of skin.

Cosmetic treatments that contain potato are really efficient in getting rid of wrinkles, dark circles and eyes red with tiredness.
This treatment will definitely be useful in case of having your eyes red and watery from all that time spent on the computer.

To improve the appearance of the area around your eyes, clean, wash and then slice a potato.
Apply the fresh slices on your eyes and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Then remove them and rinse your eyes with cold water.

For a better result you can repeat this procedure in the morning and evening. At this rate traces of dark circles and fatigue might disappear even after just one week.

2. Rose water

Rose water has antioxidants properties and it also contains Vitamin C and A. It is used in cosmetic products but also in many treatments as it does a lot of good for the skin.

Rose water revives tired skin making it more radiant and contributing to the natural glow of any complexion. It is known to be very effective for irritation, redness and inflammation of eyes.

So if you need to refresh your eye area, soak two disks in a bit of  rose water and apply them on your eyes for about 5-10 minutes.

3. Cucumber juice

Cucumber juice can be extremely useful for the area around your eyes.

It has a refreshing effect and you will relax your eyes. Works even to take your stress away.

All you have to do is to soak two disks in a small amount of cucumber juice (just grate the cucumber to get the juice) and let it work for 15 minutes.

4. Chamomile

Chamomile has numerous great benefits to offer in order to help you relieve your stress and relax easily. You can also drink some chamomile tea before bedtime if your dark circles are caused by stress and fatigue.

Another method is to insert an unused chamomile tea bag in a bit of mineral water and with which you can then moisten two cotton pads. Apply them on your eyes for 10 minutes.

5. Fruit and vegetables

Eat more fruits and vegetables and avoid exhausting your eyes late at night by reading or sitting at the computer too much.

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