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Human beings are imperfect creatures. We know we have to wake up early but can’t miss out on the climax of our favourite Netflix series. We know we should apply sunblock religiously but we skip the quintessential step due to lack of time and then tame tricky skin issues. In recent years, the drumbeat against under eye bags or dark circles has grown harder for many of these shadowy rings seen as permanent fixtures. But there is hope in tackling the problem and it all comes from what exacerbates them in the first place. If you are already battling it, let us tell you some dark circles home remedies.
The eye area is innately the most fragile. In fact, while our skin is about two millimetres everywhere else, the skin around our eyes is only about 0.5 millimetres, which makes it more transparent than other areas. As the production of collagen and elastin decreases with age, it makes the skin more lax and less thick. Dilated blood vessels cause skin to thin and darken.
Most people think that dark circles are a tell-tale sign of tiredness or evidence of binge involving too many Margaritas. That is true to a certain extent. If you skimp on your sleep, your face will punish you with dark circles. Fatigue makes skin dull and alcohol dehydrates the skin or it’s just that your mama gave you – genetics.
Okay, so that explains why dark circles. But how do we get rid of them?
In the morning or evening, apply a cold compress for about ten minutes. If you have a mask you can keep in your fridge and pull out twice a day.
If you don’t have a cold compress or mask to use, substitute with used tea bags. Many teas like green tea have the added benefit of antioxidants that help soothe strained capillaries.
Not only does cucumber shine on salad, but its high-water content can reduce under-eye swelling and dark circles. Chop a fresh cucumber into thick slices and then refrigerate for 30 minutes. Leave these cucumber slices for dark circles on your eyes for 10 minutes and rinse with warm water.
A mix of almond oil and vitamin E may be a natural remedy for dark circles if used over time. Massage the mixtures under your dark eyes before going to bed. Rinse the area with cold water when you wake up.
Eating certain processed foods can increase oxidative stress. Eating antioxidants–rich foods like berries, dark chocolate, and beans can help counter inflammation.
Also Read: Panda eyes? 3 facial exercises to bid adios to your dark circles!
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Dairy products such as milk are a great source of Vitamin-A, which contains retinoids that are great for keeping skin looking bright and young. Soak a cotton make-up remover pad in a bowl of cold milk. Let this pad sit on the eyes for about 10 minutes, twice daily. Rinse with warm water.
Rose water can also be used as a mild astringent to soothe and rejuvenate tired skin.
Not getting enough shut-eye can cause fluid build-up under your eyes. To ensure you are getting enough Zzz’s, you may need to switch up your sleep routine. Reduce stress, get more sleep and exercise regularly.
Ask any beauty pro and they will tell you. You won’t find the secrets of how to neutralize the ill-effects of the big bad trio of sun, pollution and age, in the pan of your make-up palette! Rather, getting a healthy, variant and firmer skin type, you need to imbibe a healthy skin care regime and pamper your skin with home remedies you can whip up from your garden or kitchen.
Dr Gagan Bhatia, founder of Uniqaya is a naturopath who believes connecting with nature is the greatest way to heal and recharge. She is a BSc graduate and completed her masters in naturopathy. She has eight years of clinic experience in treating people with naturopathy and healing modalities. She is also a creative entrepreneur, director, and single mother who has helped thousands of people globally in exploring natural ways to enhance beauty and skincare, boost their confidence and achieve healthy skin goals. ...Read More
