Dark circles under the eyes are one of the common cosmetic complaints. They can make you appear tired, stressed, or even older than you actually are. While this condition is largely independent of any illness, its treatment does boost your general appearance and confidence in yourself too. So here's a comprehensive guide on how to reduce dark circles or eliminate them altogether.
Causes of Dark Circles
Before attempting to solve it, one has to determine possible causes:
1. Slept less than sufficient: Poor sleep makes one pale, and thus the vessels of blood under the eyes become more visible.
2. Genetic: The dark circles can be hereditary; they seem to appear more heavily in certain skin types or ethnic races.
3. With age, the skin loses its elasticity and collagen and blood vessels become more visible.
4. Allergy and Irritation: Rubbing or even scratching at the eyes would also damage this sensitive skin.
5. Dehydration: Paleness will also be caused by dehydration and dark circles will darken too.
6. Sun Exposure: Overexposure to sunlight can increase melanin production, darkening the skin.
Home remedies for dark circles:
1. Ice Pack
Applying a cold compress will help reduce puffiness and constrict dilated blood vessels. Place ice cubes inside a cloth, then softly press down on the area for about 10-15 minutes.
2. Cucumber Slices
Refresh and lighten your skin with cooling cucumber slices. Cool some cucumber slices and place them above your eyes every day for 10-15 minutes.
3. Tea Bags
Green or black tea bags are filled with antioxidants that help improve the blood circulation. Soak them in hot water, cool it in the fridge, and then apply to your eyes for 10 minutes.
4. Aloe Vera Gel
Hydration and soothing of the skin: Apply fresh aloe vera gel beneath your eyes in a thin layer at night.
5. Potato Juice
Potatoes have natural bleaching agents that can lighten dark circles. Rub the potato juice on the dark circle using a cotton pad and rinse after 10 minutes.
Lifestyle Interventions
1. Improve Sleep Habits Get 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night. Sleep with your head slightly elevated to prevent fluid from accumulating under the eyes.
2. Staying Hydrated
Drink at least 8 glasses of water in a day and keep your skin hydrated to look plumper.
3. Balanced Diet
Include more intake of vitamins C, E, and iron, such as orange juice, nuts, and dark green vegetables rich in your skins.
4. Protect Against UV Rays
Protect the fragile under-eye skin with sunscreen and sunglasses from your invisible ultraviolet rays.
5. Smoking Abstinence and Alcohol Avoidance
Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption dry up the skin and impede skin circulation, thereby worsening dark circles.
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