Introduction
No one likes have dark circle. But these days, almost everyone have a problem of having dark circles under their eyes. For some, it is genetic but for most of them it is mainly due to external factors like eating junk food, malnutrition, stress, life style, habits, lack of exercise and many factors. Incorporating nest natural ways in your routine helps to remove dark circles under eye.
Remove dark circles under eye by changing habits
Major reasons for dark circles under eye lies in our poor habits and routine, which once improved will not only help in getting rid of dark circles but will also significantly help our overall health .
1. Reducing Stress
When a person is in stress, skin becomes dull and blood circulates poorly, that’s why if you see a person under stress, their skin under eyes will look dark and tired. Stress also deteriorates our health and badly affects our brain in all way possible. When we hear the word stress, we think of it as a feeling or tensions related to our work or other kinds of social problems, while these are true but biologically stress is any stimulus which can occur due to any change in environmental factor or person’s life circumstances which triggers body to activate fight or flight response. For example, Pollution is a stress, any injury or illness is also a kind of stress. So in order to reduce stress, you should eat healthy foods, be happy, be positive. Mainly meditation helps you to relieve stress. Daily do some Yoga exercises to clam your mind.
2. Avoiding Prolonged Sun exposure
Sun exposure is also a major reason for dark circles under eye as it leads to production of melanin in the body which then causes pigmentation under the eyes. Avoid unnecessarily going out in sun. If you go out cover your face to avoid direct contact with sun rays.
3. Get Proper Sleep at Proper Time
A major reason why a large number of people get dark circles is because of lack of proper sleep. These days people are spending most of their time on phone, excessive screen time is disturbing body’s sleep wake cycle as blue light emitted from phones reduces melatonin production which makes it hard to fall asleep. Sleep early, as sleeping late is also unnatural and is the reason for many medical conditions. Try to stop using phone 1 hour before going to bed, it will help the natural sleep wake mechanism of body to work effectively.
4. Stay Hydrated
When the body doesn’t get enough water, our skin starts to look dull and the blood vessel beneath the skin becomes visible giving a dark appearance. Hydration is very important for both our internal organs and the outer skin.
Remove dark circles by Simple Home remedies
There are a lot of home remedies effective enough to remove dark circles in a short span of time.
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Applying cucumbers on Eyes
Cucumber has a high water content which hydrates your skin under eyes. By doing so it makes the under eye look less dark. Cucumber also contains astringent properties which constrict the tissues. Put cucumber in fridge and when it becomes cold cut it into slices and put in on eyes, it will constrict your blood vessels which will decrease the darkness.
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Apply ice-cubes on Under eye
When we apply ice cubes on under eye, it constricts the blood vessels reducing swelling. The coldness of ice cubes also reduces blood flow in that area which helps in making the skin appear less dark.
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Sleep with Your Head Elevated
When you sleep, interstitial fluids like electrolyte, small proteins and water get accumulated under your eye making the skin look darker. If you use one pillow extra, your head will elevate and the interstitial fluid will be drained out. Just a slight elevation is enough, don’t use too many pillows or it will cause other problems.
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Using Tea bags
Tea bags contain flavonoids and tannins. These are antioxidants which reduces puffiness and swelling. Tea also contains caffeine which constrict the blood vessels. Take two tea bags and after putting it into hot water for few minutes take it out and let it cool. After that put the tea bags in fridge and leave it there for 15-16 minutes. Then place those tea bags one in each eyes and leave it for 15 minutes.
Using these easy methods will help you to remove dark circles and get a vibrant and radiant healthy skin. Remember that improving habits are more important than any remedies.