One of the dreaded overnight surprises is dark under eye circles. Looking in the mirror and seeing those when you are in a hurry in the morning can give you a fright. Learn to combat this pesky problem naturally and save some money.
Why do we get those circles? There are a variety of causes. For one, stress and sleeplessness can produce the dark circles. Restorative sleep allows the body to repair itself at night. Without it, you could end up with those nasty circles.
Don't forget the water that flows so freely from our eyes through a variety of emotional states. Crying, especially at night, can cause the tissues to retain the fluid leading to puffiness as well as dark circles.
Here are a few ways to reduce that look without chemicals.
1. Use cucumbers. We've all seen it done on television and probably wondered if it works. Place a couple of thin chilled slices of cucumber on closed eyes for 10 minutes. Cucumber juices reduce the appearance of puffiness almost like an astringent. It also lightens dark circles. And, you can eat them afterwards.
2. Potato slices are good for under eye circles as well. Who ever heard of using potatoes? In old fashioned remedies, potatoes were used to draw out impurities. Here, use thin raw potato slices (washed first). Apply them to your eyes for about 20 minutes. The circles will get lighter.
3. Bananas. They are great to eat and now they can work wonders for the outside as well as the inside. Create a puree using bananas. When you are ready for bed, apply some of the puree under your eyes like you would a cream. The potassium in the banana helps balance the amount of water in your skin. You'll see those dark circles disappear or at the least, they will be lightened significantly.
4. Chamomile tea bags. Use chamomile tea to calm your spirit and your skin. Cold or warm tea bags will do the trick. Cool them in the fridge for 20 minutes or so or just let them warm on a plate. Lay back and hold the tea bags on your eyes for about 10 minutes.
5. Drink water. Water is good for healthy skin. It nourishes the organs, cells, and washes impurities from the body. Staying hydrated is one way to avoid dark circles in the first place.
6. Change your diet. If you are not eating properly, your body will show it. Lack of vital nutrients and minerals can manifest itself with dark patches on your skin including under your eyes.
7. Lack of moisture can contribute to dark circles under the eyes. Natural moisturizers contain ingredients like avocado and almond (nuts contain Vitamin E). Cut out the middleman and use pure avocado or almond oil on the area.
Dark circles are no fun for anyone. Use natural treatments in lieu of chemical products. - 16036
Why do we get those circles? There are a variety of causes. For one, stress and sleeplessness can produce the dark circles. Restorative sleep allows the body to repair itself at night. Without it, you could end up with those nasty circles.
Don't forget the water that flows so freely from our eyes through a variety of emotional states. Crying, especially at night, can cause the tissues to retain the fluid leading to puffiness as well as dark circles.
Here are a few ways to reduce that look without chemicals.
1. Use cucumbers. We've all seen it done on television and probably wondered if it works. Place a couple of thin chilled slices of cucumber on closed eyes for 10 minutes. Cucumber juices reduce the appearance of puffiness almost like an astringent. It also lightens dark circles. And, you can eat them afterwards.
2. Potato slices are good for under eye circles as well. Who ever heard of using potatoes? In old fashioned remedies, potatoes were used to draw out impurities. Here, use thin raw potato slices (washed first). Apply them to your eyes for about 20 minutes. The circles will get lighter.
3. Bananas. They are great to eat and now they can work wonders for the outside as well as the inside. Create a puree using bananas. When you are ready for bed, apply some of the puree under your eyes like you would a cream. The potassium in the banana helps balance the amount of water in your skin. You'll see those dark circles disappear or at the least, they will be lightened significantly.
4. Chamomile tea bags. Use chamomile tea to calm your spirit and your skin. Cold or warm tea bags will do the trick. Cool them in the fridge for 20 minutes or so or just let them warm on a plate. Lay back and hold the tea bags on your eyes for about 10 minutes.
5. Drink water. Water is good for healthy skin. It nourishes the organs, cells, and washes impurities from the body. Staying hydrated is one way to avoid dark circles in the first place.
6. Change your diet. If you are not eating properly, your body will show it. Lack of vital nutrients and minerals can manifest itself with dark patches on your skin including under your eyes.
7. Lack of moisture can contribute to dark circles under the eyes. Natural moisturizers contain ingredients like avocado and almond (nuts contain Vitamin E). Cut out the middleman and use pure avocado or almond oil on the area.
Dark circles are no fun for anyone. Use natural treatments in lieu of chemical products. - 16036
About the Author:
Choose natural skincare instead. Marilyn Etzel, President of ME Naturally, LLC is dedicated to providing you with the tips you need to bring out your natural beauty at her Beauty Talk website.
