Dark circles

Dark circles can make a beautiful face very ugly. Dark blemishes are formed under the eyes due to various reasons. Heredity is believed to be one of the major reasons for its formation. Dark circles are also considered to be a sign of unhealthiness.

Causes of Dark circles

* Dark Circles under eyes are normally due to a lack of sleep, fatigue, stress, shortage or some disease
* Dark circles can be due to genetic factors
* Nasal congestion may cause dark under eye circles
* Chronic atopic eczema on skin may dark circles
* Dark circles under eyes may be due to aging which thins the skin around the eyes
* Eyelid swelling or eye puffiness can produce shadows creating light dark eye circles.


Symptoms of Dark circles

Dark circles generally occurs in the adult age in which the region around and under the eye becomes dark in texture. Some common symptoms include:

* Under eye circles
* uneven brightness tones around eyes.
* Puffiness

Home Remedies to get rid of Dark circles

Drink at least fifteen glasses of water each day.
Take all safety measures to avoid strain on the eyes
Eight hours of sleep is a must for all of us, particularly for people having dark circles under their eyes
Take a well balanced diet including green vegetables and fruits.
Do not eat junk foods and other processed foods as they contain artificial colors which lead to dark circles under eyes.
Try not to smoke or drink alcohol.
Drink fresh natural fruit juice. It detoxifies your body and prevents dark circles under eye.
Prepare a paste of pineapple juice and  turmeric. Apply it on the under eye area. It is good for removing dark circles
Application of a thin sliced cucumber on top of each eye for 15 to 20 minutes, twice a day, relieves stress and cools down the eyes.
A mixture of almond oil and honey should be applied on the affected area every night before bedtime. You will see a remarkable improvement in two to three weeks.
Massage the area with a powdered Vitamin E capsule and wipe off with a mixture of honey and egg white
Put hot and cold clothes alternatively under eyes for 10-15 minutes. Then apply some almond oil on the dark area before going to bed
Prepare a thick paste of turmeric, tomato juice, lentils (masoor dal) and lemon juice. Use this paste on under eye area and let it dry. Clean it using fresh water. It is very effective in removing dark circles under the eyes.
Apply mint juice on under eye area. It not only cools your eyes but also helps in removing dark circles under eyes.
Tea bags are known to be very effective in curing dark circles. A cold tea bag should be put on top of each eye for 10 to 15 minutes everyday.