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.
Crying can also lead to problems in the under eye area. The tissue can stay plump with the tears (if you were crying in bed) and you wake up not only with dark circle but puffiness as well.
Here are a few ways to reduce that look without chemicals.
1. Use cucumbers. You don't have to visit a high class spa to get the benefits. Cool cucumber slices reduce puffiness and fluid around the eyes. The juices lighten the skin under the eyes. Apply thin cucumber slices to closed eyes for 10 minutes. Toss them in a salad when you're done.
2. Potato slices. This is a reminder from the days of old-fashioned remedies our grandmothers used. Potatoes were often used to draw impurities out of the body. Wash a potato and apply two thin slices to your eyes. Let them work their magic for 20 minutes. The potato slices will lighten dark circles.
3. Banana puree. Restore moisture to your skin and a healthier look with bananas. You won't be eating them but putting them on your face. Mash ripe bananas into a lumpy spread or a smooth puree and smear under your eyes before bed. In the morning, you'll be amazed at how good the area under your eyes will look.
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 plenty of water. Part of the reason skin begins to look dark under the eyes is due to lack of proper hydration. Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day can stop under eye circles from being a problem 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. Dark circles and lack of moisture. Keep skin hydrated from the outside as well. Using a daily moisturizer with Vitamin E (avocado and nut ingredients) keeps skin supple. For a more natural application, use avocado puree or almond oil.
Dark circles are horrid at any time. Try natural remedies to get rid of them. - 16650
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.
Crying can also lead to problems in the under eye area. The tissue can stay plump with the tears (if you were crying in bed) and you wake up not only with dark circle but puffiness as well.
Here are a few ways to reduce that look without chemicals.
1. Use cucumbers. You don't have to visit a high class spa to get the benefits. Cool cucumber slices reduce puffiness and fluid around the eyes. The juices lighten the skin under the eyes. Apply thin cucumber slices to closed eyes for 10 minutes. Toss them in a salad when you're done.
2. Potato slices. This is a reminder from the days of old-fashioned remedies our grandmothers used. Potatoes were often used to draw impurities out of the body. Wash a potato and apply two thin slices to your eyes. Let them work their magic for 20 minutes. The potato slices will lighten dark circles.
3. Banana puree. Restore moisture to your skin and a healthier look with bananas. You won't be eating them but putting them on your face. Mash ripe bananas into a lumpy spread or a smooth puree and smear under your eyes before bed. In the morning, you'll be amazed at how good the area under your eyes will look.
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 plenty of water. Part of the reason skin begins to look dark under the eyes is due to lack of proper hydration. Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day can stop under eye circles from being a problem 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. Dark circles and lack of moisture. Keep skin hydrated from the outside as well. Using a daily moisturizer with Vitamin E (avocado and nut ingredients) keeps skin supple. For a more natural application, use avocado puree or almond oil.
Dark circles are horrid at any time. Try natural remedies to get rid of them. - 16650
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.
