Lighten Or Eliminate Dark Circles: How To Do It?
Lightening or eliminating dark circles affects most men and women. Our body, in fact, reflects not only our physical conditions, but also our state of mind, in particular the area of the face which, being very sensitive, is affected by efforts and worries.
Dark circles sometimes appear inflamed, with a brown or green tint, a sign that something is not going as it should, even if in general they are just a result of lack of sleep, stress or worry.
However, they can also be due to dehydration, water retention, stagnation of blood, hormonal changes, etc.
Home treatments to lighten or eliminate dark circles
Cucumber and carrot
You can eliminate fatigue from your eyes with this simple remedy: grate a piece of cucumber and a piece of carrot and put them on the eyelids for 15 minutes every night.
Be careful to keep these foods in the refrigerator because this way they will always be fresh and will help your eyelids to relax more. Once the 15 minutes have passed, rinse the area thoroughly with very cold water.
Lavender
Lavender acts as an anti-inflammatory. We do not recommend applying lavender oil directly to the skin, but diluting a few drops of essential oil in a little water and then applying it with a cotton swab on dark circles.
There is no need to rinse as you are using a small amount of oil. If your skin is very sensitive, you can alternatively prepare an infusion of water and lavender and breathe in the vapors.
Ice
As you all know, ice is a great ally that gives relief in case of inflammation. You can wrap a few ice cubes in a soft cloth and then place it on your eyes for 15 minutes to try to lighten or eliminate dark circles.
Mint
Blend a few mint leaves with a little olive oil. Using a cotton ball, apply the mixture obtained on the dark circles before going to sleep. IS just apply a small amount and leave it on overnight to avoid discomfort.
Milk compresses
Make sure the milk is as cold as possible. Fill a glass of milk and dip some cotton balls in it, then apply them on the eyelids. Leave it on for twenty minutes and then rinse with plenty of water.
The potato wraps
This is a remedy to be applied often if our goal is to lighten or eliminate dark circles. Peel and grate a potato, wrap it in gauze and apply it to the eyes. Let it act as long as possible and repeat the procedure consistently day after day to speed up the benefits.
Chamomile
Chamomile has sedative and anti-inflammatory properties. Prepare a chamomile tea and add some natural yogurt. You need to get a creamy consistency to apply to the eye contour and leave for 10 minutes. Then rinse with plenty of cold water.
The rose wraps
Prepare an infusion using the petals of a rose. Let it boil for about two hours so that the rose releases all its nutrients. Filter the infusion through a colander, soak a cotton ball with this infusion and leave it to act on the eyes for a few minutes. Then rinse with cold water.
Drink a lot of water
As we have already anticipated, dehydration is one of the factors responsible for the appearance of dark circles. For this reason it is important to drink enough, at least 8 glasses of water a day.
The tea wraps
Tea is useful for reducing inflammation and relaxing the body. Boil two tea bags for 10 minutes, then place them over your eyes and let them act for a few moments. You can do this treatment several times a day.
Strawberries
Strawberries also have anti-inflammatory properties. Prepare a puree with the pulp of the strawberries and apply it on the eyelids. Let it act for half an hour and then wash it off with plenty of water.
The lemon
This recipe is particularly suitable for lightening the color of dark circles thanks to the vitamin C contained in lemon. Use a cotton ball and dip it in a glass of lemon juice.
Wipe the swab around the eye area, being careful not to get too close to the eyes. Let it act for a few moments and then rinse with warm water. Repeat this process two or three times a week.
We hope that our advice will help you to lighten or eliminate dark circles. If, even after trying these remedies, you do not notice any improvement, then we suggest you consult a doctor to make sure that it is not a more serious problem.
