Dark circles around your eyes. How unsightly they look and even your best dress and layers of make-up sometimes does not quite succeed in concealing them! Blame it on your genes or your lifestyle, but, you cannot deny the fact that these are a blot on your beauty. And they become more prominent as you age. 
Let’s just debunk some of the myths as well as unearth some of the facts about the causes of these ‘panda eyes’.
Dark circles under eyes usually are temporary and not a medical concern. You may be surprised to learn that fatigue usually isn't the cause of dark circles. Instead, the most common cause is nasal congestion. When your nose is congested, veins that usually drain from your eyes into your nose become widened (dilated) and darker.
Another cause of undereye circles is eyelid swelling during sleep. When you lie down, gravity can cause fluid to collect in your lower eyelids. This swelling may create the appearance of shadows below your eyes. In addition, dark circles can result from chronic skin conditions, such as atopic eczema. [Source]
Let’s seek the aid of yoga, yogic kriyas and some of the time-tested home remedies to treat these dark circles.
* A regular practice of Sarvangasana, a wonderful yogic posture gives good results. Then there is this ancient yogic practice of nasal irrigation Jal Neti that involves flushing the nose with salt water to help remove mucus. (See the image here or demonstration here). Studies have shown that it can help relieve symptoms of sinus, colds and allergies. These are some of the natural and highly effective ways of treating dark circles. However, you have to learn this procedure from an expert yoga instructor and not attempt it with half-baked knowledge.
Now to our good-old home-remedies.
* Put slices of oil-rich avocado under each eye.
*Raw potato is yet another very useful aid. Put thin slices of raw potato over dark circles at least twice or thrice a day, every day.
* Grate raw potatoes, add few drops of water, wrap it in a clean cloth and spread it over your eyelids.
* Mix ground almonds and milk and apply under the eyes.
* Crush parijat flowers (night jasmine) (see pic), mix with curds and apply this pack under your eyes for 10 minutes. Then wash off with cold water.
* You may also try applying orange juice and glycerine around the eyes.
* Mix equal parts of tomato juice and lemon juice and apply.
* You can also apply mint (pudina) juice around your undereye area for treating your dark circles.
* Grated cucumber placed over your eyelids and around your eyes helps. You can also dab cotton pods in the cucumber juice and place it over your eyelids. This would work too.
* Mix equal quantities of cornflour and yoghurt and apply.
* Mix a tsp of castor oil with 1 tsp of milk cream (malai) and massage it around the eyes.
* Make a paste of rose petals with milk and apply this paste around the eyes.
* Use this home made under eye cream for your dark circles. Works like a charm.
Some other tips.
* Drink sufficient water. Also include buttermilk and yogurt in your diet.
* Include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetable, especially colored ones like carrot, papaya, mango, green vegetables like spinach, curry leaves, sprouts in your diet.
* Wash your feet well and massage castor oil over the soles of the feet. This will also stimulate the pressure points of your eyes located on the soles of your feet.
See also:
Honey as eye nourisher
Clay pads for soothing tired eyes
Eye yoga
43 comments:
Topical Vitamin K works well for dark circles if you are consistent.
A Peptide product will help increase skin thickness under the eye. I would try Kinerase or HydroPeptide.
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I dislike using chemicals in skincare - plus, they often smell full of off-putting perfumes, and I actually do not believe that they work. I think something like dark circles cannot be treated effectively by using external creams, not matter how much they cost. Home-remedies are a better option.
Drinking two glasses of cranberry juice a day, for about a week also helps with dark-circles.
I have had the dark circle problem for YEARS. I used to cry at the comments people would make, such as "wow, black eyes. That must've hurt."
The answer is fat grafting. It takes a few sessions, but it works. I saved all my money to have the procedures done. It's worth it, permanent, and life changing. If your dark circles bother
you, DO IT.
I tried everything, home remedies, creams, lasers, yoga, lifestyle changes, vitamins, therapy, and chemical peels. Fat grafting is the only thing that worked. Dr. Svehlak was my doctor...he's the best, honest, sincere, and ingenious. Good luck, and God bless.
Dark circles can treated with regular and gentle care.Cover your eyes with cotton soaked in Luke warm milk for 15 minutes everyday to remove the dark circles around your eyes or dip cotton pads into freshly extracted mint juice, flatten them and place them on closed eyelids for 10 to 15 minutes
Slice cucumber. Chill the slices. Wash your face. Close your eyes. Place the chilled cucumber slices over and around eyes. Relax for a few minutes. Gently rub the slices on dark circles. Wash your face again.
You can also apply cucumber juice or potato juice on the dark circles on face with the help of cotton for about 20 minutes.
You could apply concealer around dark eye circles and then you can apply a small amount of foundation over it too. 9 out of 10 people have dark circles so I don't think that regular exercising blah blah...usually works but what you can do it get rest and don't stress your eyes out!
you can get concelor(sp?). it comes in many different colors, yellow is for under the eyes and green is for pimple and so on. i used the yelloe from the brand N.Y.C because it last a while and was only like 2 dollars :D it comes looking like a lipstick, but thats a good thing because it helps gets the entire poofy eye area :] hope this helps! oh yeah and if you feel the concelor doesn't cover it enough try getting liquid foundation and just put a little on over the concelor, pressed powder foundation works too =]
1)the best way to reduce them is by using ice....
close your eyes and rub ice on the under eye areas as well as on the eyes.
this may sound very simple but its scientific.
the nerves under eyes are blocked thats y they are black.
2) whenever you come home after your daily routine apply rub ice on your face as well as eye & under eye areas
Dealing with dark circle if it is hereditary then is a problem
try a home remedy
take a potato piece and rub it under your eyes surly it works.
You can use a light concealer. Just dont put too much on. Or you can use this eye cream by Stryvechtin.
I have dark circles also,I use Olay's eye lightener and eye repair.It helps out a lot but i don't think my circles will ever go away
I love home remedies for beauty conundrums. you should try applying a milk and lemon mixture with a cotton ball to your eyes. leave it on for about 30 minutes and voila! dark circles and puffiness are dramatically reduced.
I bought this garnier rolly-thing that is supposed to reduce puffiness and dark circles over a couple of weeks- it was about $12 at wal-mart. it has caffeine in it and that is supposed to help, and i've read good things in magazines.
Also- don't rub your eyes- they get dark from broken vessels under the really thin skin there, and rubbing them breaks them. also, i've heard to put spoons in the freezer for a awhile and then put them on your eyes. haven't tried that though.
Thanks! This was really helpful, I'm gonna try some of these things, and see if they work!
Dab vasaline (dont rub) under your eyes before bed, you can put it on your lips too! This is a trick models use, do this nightly you'll never get the dark circles again. I had the same problem until I found out about this!
equal amount of almond oil and honey and apply a few drops on black circles for 2-3 weeks. Both wrinkles and black circles are cured.
Dip five almonds in water, peel them and chew nicely in the morning or make a paste and take along with 250 grams of milk daily for 21 days.
Do not take oils, spices, tea and other hot products.
Take 125 gm of tomato juice and squeeze half a lemon in it. Mash 5-7 leaves of spearmint in it. Add black salt according to taste. Drink this once on the morning and evening to be relieved of constipation, worm infection and acne.
Take iron and calcium rich diet as their shortage are one of the dominant factors for black circles under the eyes.
If you have dark circles, don't wear too much of eye makeup.It draws too much attention to the problem area. Just my two cents!!!
Beat white part of an egg. Add one teaspoon of honey and with a cotton swab, apply it on face. Keep it around half an hour and then rinse with warm water. This is also good for blackheads and dark spots
I have inherited dark circles from my mom :( I have come to think that nothing will get rid of them. This device looks interesting,
I’ve been trying to get rid of m dark eye circles
since forever. I’m definitely going to try this :)
I inherited my raccoon eyes from my mother. Ugh. Anyway, what I found works for me is an eye cream called Extreme Eye Rescue by Isabella Pelle. I searched high and low for an eye cream that helped with dark undereye circles and puffiness - and this is it for me. It's fairly inexpensive and does what it says it does. It's done a great job of reducing my undereye darkness and my puffiness is completely gone. I also feel that the skin around my eyes looks younger, probably due to the retinol in it. As an added bonus, the company offers free shipping on all orders - which is great b/c every penny counts these days! Check them out online ;).
Nice blog about care of skin beauty and skin disorders. Good and educating posts about nice products. Keep it up.
Try dipping black tea bags briefly in boiling water, then cool and apply to your eyes
Thanks! This was really helpful, I'm gonna try some of these things, and see if they work!
stick a spoon in the freezer for a while and then press it on ur eyes or preparation H will help too( =
Cucumber is an effective and natural remedy for dark circles.
Eat food with rich vitamins and iron. Include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.
Slurp this juice to get rid of those tainted circles. Drink tomato juice with some mint leaves, lemon juice and salt.
The best way to conceal dark circles on any skin tone is to use a concealer shade a touch lighter than your natural skin tone. This should be applied after any foundation or tinted moisturizer. Set with translucent powder for extra long wear.
there are some rather simple ways that you can easily avoid dark under eye circles from ever plaguing you again.
1 - Protect your Skin from UV Rays, Free-Radicals
2-Always Cleanse Before Bedtime
3 - Moisturize Prior to Applying Makeup and Foundation
4 - Get Plenty of Rest at Night
5 - Use the Best Eye Creams
Poor blood flow is often a cause of Dark Circles Under the eyes, a lack of oxygen and an increase in melanin.Some regular exercise in the fresh air to stimulate the oxygen supply is recommended
Cucumber is an effective and natural remedy for dark circles.
There are options such as laser skin resurfacing treatments or fat grafting. You’ll need a consultation with a plastic surgeon for more information on this
Thanks! This was really helpful, I'm gonna try some of these things, and see if they work!
I have it hereditary. What works good for me is the Neutragena eye roller thing
Adding yellow eye shadow to the concealer can effectively cover dark circles.
To eliminate under-eye dark circles, choose a creamy concealer with medium pigment level and matt finish. Loose powder may end up accentuating the aging lines in the area. A silky make-up primer with a high level of silicone applied to the area before using the concealer, helps to better mask the area while it also hydrates and smooth en the lines. Apply the concealer by using the synthetic concealer brush and then press into the skin with the fingertips.
This is very useful advise on how to hide the dark circles, but that’s just a temporary solution, wouldn’t it be better not to have them at all?Dark circles under the eyes are often formed due to overexposure to sun, lack of sleep or nutrients, but most common reason turns out to be undetected food allergies and accumulation of toxins in the body.So while you are using cosmetics to hide the problem, I would also suggest for you to think what kind of food is giving you the allergy (most of the time it’s dairy, wheat, chocolate, coffee ) or maybe it’s time for you to do a simple detox for the whole body and nourish it by the right foods. Makeup may cover up the problem but detox and correct nutrients can actually heal and rejuvenate your eyes and face.
Lessening (NOT getting rid of) dark circles can happen, but it takes time. Many good products are out there to address the issue, but you’ll need to use them consistently (that means at least once a day…twice is better) for 3-4 months. I’ve been using Skin Actives Scientifics Bright Eye cream for over two years. It contains the best active ingredients known to help fix the problem, plus it’s only $17.50 and the .5 oz. jar lasts forever (for me anyway). I believe in SAS Bright Eye 100%, but realize that dark circles are, in large part, hereditary and you may still have to use undereye concealers if you want to camouflage them
Tea bags do help my dark circles and puffiness. The trick is to leave them on for the whole 10-15 minutes and I usually put them on when the tea bags are slightly warm. It feels nice too! :)Just make sure they are not too wet, as in this case your hair and your pillow case will get all stained…
Blood pressure medication is the type that would dilate blood vessels in the eyes? I have noticed very dark circles appear when MS fatigue hits me as well, but I suppose that can't be counteracted except by what I usually do, which is to get extra rest.
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