Tired of dark circles and want to get rid of them. Avoid chemically induced serums and gels, by using these interesting remedies, which can be prepared easily at home, to reduce dark circles naturally. Just be careful and avoid getting them into the eyes when applying it.
Rose water
Soak two cotton balls in rose water and place them over the eyelids. Keep them for 10 minutes and then remove them.
Cucumber
It is a known fact that cucumber has skin-lightening properties and acts as a great astringent. Take a fresh green cucumber and cut it into thick slices. Chill them in the refrigerator. After half an hour, take them out and put them over closed eyes for 10 – 15 minutes. Wash off with normal water.
Tomato
Tomato too acts as a great skin lightening agent. Take one teaspoon of fresh tomato juice mix it with one teaspoon of lemon juice. Gently apply the mixture around your eyes on the dark circles. After keeping it for around 10 minutes, wash it off with cold water.
Potato slices
Peel and cut potato into thin slices. Immediately put them over closed eyes for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with normal water. Almond oil – Before going to bed every night, gently massage almond oil into the skin around your eyes.
Mint
Crush six to seven fresh mint leaves and apply them around the eye. Keep it for around 10 – 15 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.
Silver spoon
Silver teaspoon is not only a beautiful and elegant kitchen accessory, you can also use it to get rid of dark circles under your eyes. Put a silver spoon in your fridge for 3 minutes and then, gently touch your under eye area with it (yes, only a gentle touch, no squeezing or pressing). Cold spoon will tone the skin under your eyes and the silver metal will help to get rid of under eye circles.
Ice cubes
Our next trick on how to get rid of dark circles under eyes is to use ice cubes. Ideally, it’s better to prepare ice cubes yourself using green or camomile tea, for example. Camomile has calming properties, and the ice will tone your skin and reduce under eye dark circles and puffiness.