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Dark Circles
Dark circles are the visible effect of blood vessels darkening when your body doesn’t receive adequate amounts of oxygen or hydration. It is not surprising that the eyes are the first to be affected: the skin under the eyes is fragile since it does not contain fatty tissue. In their place is a large number of blood vessels and lymph nodes. If the body doesn’t get enough oxygen or fluids, the blood flows more slowly and becomes darker in colour. These blood vessels are visible through the skin under the eyes, which is thin and almost transparent. Depending on your skin type, the tone of your dark circles will be brown or bluish. In some families, the appearance of dark circles is genetically determined, which means that the thinness of the skin around the eyes is hereditary. But some natural remedies can help if you do them daily.
Cucumber face mask
The cucumber mask is a classic that works, as it gives freshness to the eyes and reduces dark circles. To benefit from this vegetable’s anti-inflammatory and refreshing properties, chop a couple of thin slices of cucumber and apply them over your eyes for 25 or 30 minutes. After this time, wash the entire area of your eyes with cold and abundant water, and you will notice the difference.
You can do this remedy daily until you see that the dark circles under your eyes have sufficiently diminished, or you can do it once or twice a week to keep your skin fresh and thus prevent the appearance of unwanted spots under the eyes.
More sleep
Making sure you get plenty of sleep each night can help reduce or prevent dark circles under your eyes. Elevating your head on extra pillows can help reduce dark circles and puffiness around your eyes.
Cucumbers
Applying cucumber slices to the eyes can soothe tired eyes and reduce puffiness. Cucumber’s high water and vitamin C content can help nourish and moisturize the skin. Cucumber also covers silica, which is essential for healthy tissue.
Tea bags
When you drink tea, keep the bag in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Then apply it to your eyelids for at least 20 minutes. The natural ingredients in the tea and the cold temperature will help you get rid of dark circles naturally.
Potato slices
The potato is one of the best remedies to remove dark circles, as it deflates the area and removes pigmentation. Just peel a potato, cut a couple of thick slices, put them on your eyelids, and leave them on for 20 minutes.
Cold spoon
This remedy is infallible in eliminating dark circles, and, in addition, it is straightforward. So you only need to put two spoons in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes.
Put them on the skin under your eyes and leave them for a moment. You will notice how the skin deflates immediately in five minutes.
Gel the aloe vera
Aloe vera gel can gradually reduce dark circles if you apply it consistently. Open the plant and remove a little of its gel, then use it in the area where the dark circles are and perform a massage.
Cold milk
Milk contains lactic acid, which helps soften and moisturize the skin under the eyes. In addition, it contains proteins, amino acids, and antioxidants that repair damaged skin.
To apply, soak two cotton balls in cold milk in the refrigerator.
Put the cotton balls under your eyes and keep them there until they warm up. So repeat the method three or four times for the best results.
Thus apply these remedies consistently to make this a habit, and you will notice how the dark spots under your eyes gradually disappear.
Conclusion
Now you know ALL the home remedies that you can put into practice. Which would you like to try first? We love massages with our eye contour and hydrogel masks ready in the refrigerator. If the dark circles are due to genetics, it is difficult to make them disappear altogether, but with these remedies, you will be able to hide them.
