Natural Ways to Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes

Are you facing problems like dark circles and puffiness around your eyes?  There is no need to bother about it, as these are not a sign of exhaustion or serious illness. Dark circles are especially caused due to insufficient sleeping time, i.e. when you could not fulfill the ideal sleeping time. These dark circles are often observed in the adulthood in both men and women, in some cases they can also be seen in the children who does not sleep well.
Here are the causes and some effective remedies which help in removing dark circles under the eyes naturally:

Causes of dark circles under eyes:

Sleep tight:

When you do not undergo tight sleep, the circulation is reduced in the body and skin becomes paler and this causes dark circles under your eyes. It has been clearly concluded in research that inadequate sleep is the main cause for dark circles. Eyes get strained if you don’t sleep well and makeup should be removed before going to sleep in order to get rid of dark circles.
Ideal sleeping time is 7 to 9 hours which varies with different people depending on their lifestyle. Make habit of sleeping for sufficient time so that you may see some changes regarding dark circles. Drugs and alcohol are also causes for the dark circles as they affect the quality of sleep. Consuming these products in limitation may yield better results.

Vitamins that assist sleep:

Poor absorption of vitamins leads to the lack of sleep, as it reduces the adrenal function. Vitamin B6 is less absorbed which disturbs the functioning of adrenal glands results you ending up in a vicious circle. Eating lot of green leafy vegetables which contains calcium/magnesium, good mineral supplements, regular vitamins, sleeping in time gets back the proper function of adrenal glands.

Treat your allergies:

Dark circles or puffiness are also caused due to allergies that are responsible for skin discoloration. These allergies should be treated effectively by following medication consulting a dermatologist also help you get rid of such allergies which are root cause for dark circles. Sometimes allergies are caused due to improper diet like food allergy or allergy due to chemical at workplace or home which should be taken care of. Vitamin B6 and B12 deficiency also causes allergies which can be overcome by taking multivitamin.

Gluten intolerance:

Gluten intolerance is one of the common allergies that cause dark circles around the eyes, which is most probably caused due to wheat flour. Celiac disease can also be caused if gluten intolerance is severe. Blood tests are to be performed to find out celiac disease. It should be avoided as celiac disease is more dangerous that gluten intolerance.

Fix nasal congestion:

Sinus problem also causes dark circles. The veins around the sinuses are dilated and darkened if your nose is blocked and this results in dark circles around your eyes.

Eat well:

Inadequate antioxidants or lack of vitamins like Vitamin K, Vitamin B12 mainly causes dark circles. Vitamin deficiency is caused due to improper diet. Diet should be balanced to get rid of dark circles; you should have plenty of water and take foods that are rich in vitamins. Fruits, green leafy vegetables especially cabbage and spinach are to be taken. Vitamin supplement is to be taken if necessary. Adequate fluids are to be consumed to maintain the circulation. Intake of salt must be reduced as excess salt retains water in unusual places which causes puffiness under the eyes. Circulation is also affected by excess salt intake and causes skin to appear in dark color.

Smoking:

Smoking makes your blood vessels appear more prominent and darker; it causes vascular problems this is harmful to life. In order to get rid of dark circles you should quit smoking.

Relax:

Skin reacts with the stress that is caused to the body, so relaxing enough will improve the skin cells and also helps in better circulation. Physical and emotional ailments also reflect the skin, so you should relax in time making sure that stress and anxiety does not affect your sleep.
Unfortunately some causes for the dark circles under the eyes cannot be reversed, few of them are:

• Irregularities in pigmentation, which causes dark circles under the eyes.
• Exposure to the sun increases production of melanin results to dark circles.
• Aging causes to deplete your fat and collagen and makes veins and vessels more obvious that causes thinning of skin.
• Under eye dark circles are considered as mostly caused due to hereditary problem. Find out whether it is running in your family so that you can take necessary steps to reduce the problem of dark circles.
• Facial features also affect the skin, dark circles can be caused by the shadows that are being thrown by your own facial structure.

Home Remedies to Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes

Tomato paste

The most effective remedy for the dark circles is tomato paste which can be easily prepared at home. Applying a thick paste of fresh tomatoes, lemon juice and a pinch of turmeric powder and gram flour very gently under your eyes where you find dark circles, wait for 10 or 20 minutes and clean it off gently. This process is to be followed 2 or 3 times a week to yield best results in removing dark circles.

Cucumber and Potato

In order to prevent the occurrence of dark circles around your eyes, slices of cucumber or potato are used to cover your eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Later on eyes should be washed with warm water. You can also use fresh juices of potato or cucumber applying them around your eyes with a cotton ball.

Almond oil

Almond is an excellent skin food. Applying a little almond oil around the eyes where there are dark circles and leaving it for overnight benefits the skin naturally. Making it a habit for one month makes your dark circles disappear.

Crushed mint leaves

Freshly crushed mint l leaves when applied around your eyes gives a soothing experience and also removes dark circles. These crushed mint leaves are applied and are left for 5-10 minutes and rinsed off gently with a cold cloth so that you can feel relaxed reduces dark circles.

Orange juice and glycerin

One of the effective ways to get rid of dark circles is applying orange juice that is mixed with glycerin. This process not only helps in removing dark circles but also provides glow to the overall skin and makes the skin softer and smoother.

Cool tea bags

Tea contains tannin which reduces the swelling in the skin and discoloration. Tea bags are refrigerated overnight and are used early in the morning by placing them on the eyes for 10-15 minutes which helps in reducing dark circles. Cool tea bags or ice cubes wrapped in soft cloth can be p[laced on your eyes in order to stay away from dark circles.

Make a saline solution:

Nasal congestion is also responsible for the cause of dark circles. This can be overcome by adding 2 cups of water with quarter tea spoon of sea salt or a half tea spoon of baking soda and pour in one nostril tilt your head to one side so that the solution comes out from other nostril. This gives relief for them who are suffering from nasal congestion.