Published 14:12 IST, October 16th 2019

Dark circles: Home remedies to treat dark circles under the eyes

Dark circles are caused due to the visibility of blood vessels under the eye due to the skin becoming thin. Here are home remedies to get rid of dark circles.

Reported by: Aditi Sharma
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Lack of sleep due to hectic schedules is a part of a sedentary lifestyle. However, bearing with cons of sleep days can be tough. Dark circles are one of  most common problems that occur due to lack of sleep. y can also be caused due to aging as skin loses its natural colln and thickness. Due to this, blood vessels can be evidently visible. As a result, area under eye turns darker. Dealing with m can be difficult but re are a couple of home remedies that could help you to take care of m. y are easy and effective too. Let’s look at some of home remedies to remove dark circles.

Aloe Vera gel

Aloe vera gel contains compounds that help in preventing excessive pigmentation. It also hydrates skin under eye, lightening dark circles. Apply aloe vera gel on dark circles and gently mass. Leave it overnight and rinse off in morning. Follow this process every night for getting rid of dark circles.

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Cucumber

Cucumber is a huge source of bioactive compounds and vitamins that help in dealing with dark circles. Take one cucumber and 1 tbsp of aloe vera gel. Blend cucumber to make a pulp. d aloe vera gel to it and make a fine paste. Apply this paste on dark circles and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash it off with water.

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Tomato

Tomatoes are rich in phytochemicals that help in reversing effect of pigmentation. This can help in getting rid of dark circles that develop under eyes. Take two tomatoes and 1 tbsp of lemon juice. Make a paste of tomatoes and d lemon juice to it. Apply a generous amount of this paste onto area under your eyes. Leave it for 20 minutes and n wash it off.

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Caution: Lemon juice can cause a stinging sensation on your skin, so you must do a patch test before trying this remedy.

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Lemon Juice

Lemon contains a high amount of Vitamin C. Vitamin C has anti-pigmentation properties and can help increase dermal thickness under eyes. This conceals blood vessels that are visible due to skin becoming thin and eliminate dark circles. Take some lemon juice and dip a cotton p into it. Apply it on affected area. Leave it for 15 minutes and rinse it off.

Cold tea bags

Soak a chamomile or green tea bag in water. Chill it by placing it in refrigerator for a while. Place it over your eyes. caffeine may help to narrow blood vessels around your eye and constrict blood flow.  

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10:59 IST, October 16th 2019