Do you ever wake up in the morning looking like you went a few rounds with a prize fighter? No one wants to show their face to the world bearing dark under eye circles. Before reaching for the newest beauty treatment on the market, try to resolve the dilemma of the under eye circles with a natural remedy.
Why do we have to put up with under eye circles? Many people don't know the causes. Not getting enough sleep is the first potential cause that comes to mind. Stress can bring on sleeplessness and other conditions that can lead to under eye circles. Dark circles are one sign that the body isn't getting the time it needs while you sleep to repair itself.
Don't forget the water that flows so freely from our eyes through a variety of emotional states. Crying, especially at night, can cause the tissues to retain the fluid leading to puffiness as well as dark circles.
Here are a few ways to reduce that look without chemicals.
1. Use cucumbers. We've all seen it done on television and probably wondered if it works. Place a couple of thin chilled slices of cucumber on closed eyes for 10 minutes. Cucumber juices reduce the appearance of puffiness almost like an astringent. It also lightens dark circles. And, you can eat them afterwards.
2. Potato slices are good for under eye circles as well. Who ever heard of using potatoes? In old fashioned remedies, potatoes were used to draw out impurities. Here, use thin raw potato slices (washed first). Apply them to your eyes for about 20 minutes. The circles will get lighter.
3. Bananas. They are great to eat and now they can work wonders for the outside as well as the inside. Create a puree using bananas. When you are ready for bed, apply some of the puree under your eyes like you would a cream. The potassium in the banana helps balance the amount of water in your skin. You'll see those dark circles disappear or at the least, they will be lightened significantly.
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. Make changes to your diet. Your body will let you know when there is a deficiency. The skin is our largest organ so changes are sure to show up there. One sign of deficiency is dark patches under the eyes.
7. Lack of moisture can contribute to dark circles under the eyes. Natural moisturizers contain ingredients like avocado and almond (nuts contain Vitamin E). Cut out the middleman and use pure avocado or almond oil on the area.
Dark circles are no fun for anyone. Use natural treatments in lieu of chemical products. - 15995
Why do we have to put up with under eye circles? Many people don't know the causes. Not getting enough sleep is the first potential cause that comes to mind. Stress can bring on sleeplessness and other conditions that can lead to under eye circles. Dark circles are one sign that the body isn't getting the time it needs while you sleep to repair itself.
Don't forget the water that flows so freely from our eyes through a variety of emotional states. Crying, especially at night, can cause the tissues to retain the fluid leading to puffiness as well as dark circles.
Here are a few ways to reduce that look without chemicals.
1. Use cucumbers. We've all seen it done on television and probably wondered if it works. Place a couple of thin chilled slices of cucumber on closed eyes for 10 minutes. Cucumber juices reduce the appearance of puffiness almost like an astringent. It also lightens dark circles. And, you can eat them afterwards.
2. Potato slices are good for under eye circles as well. Who ever heard of using potatoes? In old fashioned remedies, potatoes were used to draw out impurities. Here, use thin raw potato slices (washed first). Apply them to your eyes for about 20 minutes. The circles will get lighter.
3. Bananas. They are great to eat and now they can work wonders for the outside as well as the inside. Create a puree using bananas. When you are ready for bed, apply some of the puree under your eyes like you would a cream. The potassium in the banana helps balance the amount of water in your skin. You'll see those dark circles disappear or at the least, they will be lightened significantly.
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. Make changes to your diet. Your body will let you know when there is a deficiency. The skin is our largest organ so changes are sure to show up there. One sign of deficiency is dark patches under the eyes.
7. Lack of moisture can contribute to dark circles under the eyes. Natural moisturizers contain ingredients like avocado and almond (nuts contain Vitamin E). Cut out the middleman and use pure avocado or almond oil on the area.
Dark circles are no fun for anyone. Use natural treatments in lieu of chemical products. - 15995
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.
