Beauty is how you feel inside and it reflects in your eyes.
It is not something physical-Sophie Lauren
But, are your eyes the reason of your pride or these are
becoming the source of depression because of dark circles?? The dark circles
have become common problem due to our busy life style, stress, inadequate sleep
hormonal changes or even may be hereditary. If we do not pay heed to our eyes,
these can severely affect our looks and Health. Although, a variety of beauty
products are available in the market promoted by our favorite celebrities; but
these products don’t prove to be beneficial in the long run. It is better if we
step towards some natural tips. We don’t even have to roam here and there to
find these remedies as these remedies are readily available in our kitchen.
Let’s have a look at some of the home remedies for saggy bags under our eyes.
Raw
Potato
Potatoes help to remove puffiness near eyes becsuse of the
natural bleaching agents present in them.
Procedure:
Take one or two potatoes and extract their juice.
Dip cotton balls in the juice and apply them over your eyes.
Leave the cotton balls over your eyes for about ten to
fifteen minutes
Rinse off with cold
water.
Repeat the steps daily until you get the desired result.
Note:
In case of busy schedule, you can also rub thick slices of potatoes directly
under your eyes daily
Cucumber:
Cucumber
acts as an astringent and skin toner because it contains skin lightening
agents.
Procedure:
Extract
the Cucumber juice.
Repeat
the same steps as that of raw potato.
Note: You can also rub the slices of cucumber directly but keep them
refrigerated first for soothing and refreshing effect.
Lemon
juice:
Lemon is also effective as
it contains vitamin C.
Procedure:
Mix one tablespoon of lemon juice, two
tablespoons of tomato puree, a pinch of gram flour and turmeric powder.
Rub
this thick paste gently around your eyes
Rinse
it off with water after ten to fifteen minutes.
Continue following the procedure two or three times in a week for better
results.
Note: if
lemon juice causes burning sensation, stop following this home remedy.
Tomato:
Tomatoes act as
bleaching agent for skin.
Procedure:
Take one tablespoon of
lemon juice.
Take two tablespoons of
tomato juice and mix with lemon juice.
Soak a cotton ball in
the juice and apply it gently around your eyes.
Continue this procedure
until dark circles get lighter.
Here
is another method of using tomatoes for removing dark circles.
Take
a glass full of pure tomato juice and add one tablespoon of lemon juice to it.
For
enhancing taste, add a pinch of salt and crushed mint leaves.
Blend
the mixture well and drink the immediately after making it.
This
mixture will remove all the toxins of body to reduce the dark circles.
Repeat
this procedure till you get the maximum results.
Cold Water:
Cold water not only removes the dark
circles around the eyes but also reduce the puffiness around them. It works by
constricting the blood vessels under the eyes.
Procedure:
Take a bowl full of cold water and
soak a soft cloth in it for a few minutes.
Take the cloth out and squeeze the
excess water.
You can also wrap ice cubes in a soft
cloth instead of cold water.
Press it lightly over your eyelids for
5-10 minutes.
Repeat the procedure 3-4 times daily
for a few weeks.
You can also use cold milk instead of
water for this procedure.
Note: You can also perform this procedure with cold milk in
the place of cold water.
Turmeric:
Tumeric is known
as the “Holy Powder” of the kitchen. Besides its healing properties, it also
acts as anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant. It not only removes the dark
circles, but also softens the skin around the eyes.
Procedure:
Take
two teaspoons of turmeric powder and add a few drops of lemon juice to it.
Mix
them well to make a thick paste.
Apply
the paste over your dark circles and leave it for at least 10 mintues.
After
10 minutes, clean it off with damp cloth.
Repeat
this for a few days.
Chamomile Tea Bags:
Tea has anti-oxidant properties which help in reducing dark circles.
Procedure:
Take
a few tea bags and soak them in hot water.
Rinse
the bags in cold water.
Place
the bag on your eyes for about 15 minutes.
Remove
the bag and wash your eyes with plain water.
Repeat
the procedure daily.
Almond
Oil
Almond oil is a rich source of vitamin E which is necessary for
your skin. It revitalizes your skin by removing dead cells and makes it
smoother and softer.
Procedure:
Take a few drops of almond oil and put it on your fingers.
Apply the oil over the dark circles and gently massage over them.
Leave the oil for the whole night and wash it on the next morning.
It seems tacky but proves a wonderful remedy.
Follow the procedure daily until the dark circles disappear.
“The world looks better with happy eyes”. Take
care and stay sassy.
No comments:
Post a Comment