{"id":11884,"date":"2014-06-03T10:51:33","date_gmt":"2014-06-03T08:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.radioislam.org.za\/wordpress\/2014\/06\/03\/beauty-remedies-on-reducing-dark-circles-around-the-eyes\/"},"modified":"2014-06-03T10:51:33","modified_gmt":"2014-06-03T08:51:33","slug":"beauty-remedies-on-reducing-dark-circles-around-the-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/beauty-remedies-on-reducing-dark-circles-around-the-eyes\/","title":{"rendered":"Beauty remedies on reducing dark circles around the eyes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Common Causes of Dark Circles Under Eyes:<\/span><\/p>\n

Thinning skin<\/span>
The skin under the eyes is thin and delicate to begin with. As we age, skin and the fat pad under the eyes becomes thinner, causing blood vessels to become noticeable. This gives the appearance of dark circles. Sun damage can make it worse because it weakens skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Allergies and Hayfever<\/span>
Dark circles under the eyes can be the result of allergies to airborne substances, such as pollen, dust, and pet dander, because people rub their itchy eyes. People with hayfever may notice them at the height of the season. Food allergies or sensitivities can also contribute to dark circles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Genetics<\/span>
Dark circles under the eyes runs in families. They tend to be more noticeable in people with fair skin or deep-set eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fluid Retention<\/span>
Blood vessels under the eyes can become dilated and engorged, which can contribute to dark circles. Excess dietary salt and smoking are common causes. Conditions that cause fluid retention (e.g. heart, thyroid, kidney, liver diseases) or medications that cause blood vessel dilation may be a factor. Your doctor should be aware of any symptoms you’re experiencing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lack of sleep<\/span>
A lack of sleep can make skin appear more pale, which allows blood vessels to be more visible through the skin, giving the appearance of bluish or dark circles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Iron Deficiency Anemia<\/span>
Iron deficiency anemia may cause a bluish tinge below the eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dehydration<\/span>
Dark circles under the eyes can be a sign of dehydration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Several home remedies have been shown effective in diminishing dark circles, and many can be found in your kitchen:<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Place brewed and cooled teabags over the eyes for 15 minutes. Green tea bags may work better than black or herbal tea bags because green tea contains a natural anti-inflammatory chemical, EGCG, which can reduce puffiness .The caffeine in tea bags also works as a diuretic that pulls fluid from the eye sockets and reduces puffiness. <\/span>
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Cover eyes with cucumber or potato slices. Cotton balls dipped in ice water may work just as well — the cold reduces blood vessel expansion and puffiness. <\/span>
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Position a cold compress over your eyes to reduce the inflammation of the blood vessels. Frozen peas make a great compress, as the peas will conform to your face. Wrap any type of ice pack in a towel before applying to the face to avoid ice burn. <\/span>
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Extra ways to deter dark circles and prevent puffiness include sleeping on an extra pillow or two to keep fluids from forming in your lower eyelids . Applying a facial moisturizer containing sunscreen and wearing sunglasses every day helps fight unsightly under-eye circles. <\/span>
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Modifying your diet can help reduce dark circles. Eliminating salty snacks like pretzels and potato chips can also work because salt makes many people retain water — even around the eyes Dark circles can be a sign of dehydration, so drinking more water will help hydrate skin. Eating foods rich in folic acid or taking a vitamin B and fish oil supplements is a good idea as well. <\/span>
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Reducing stress and sleepiness in your life and reducing the length of time you spend on the computer or watching television will help tone down dark circles caused by fatigue If these simple remedies fail, then read on to learn other types of treatments that may be of use.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grate some raw potato and soak a cotton ball in the potato juice. Close your eyes and place these cotton balls on your eyes. Make sure they cover the dark circles under your eyes as well as the eyelids. Leave it on for 10 minutes and wash off with cold water.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Applying a mixture of a teaspoon of tomato and lime juice, twice a day will help in reducing the dark circles.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Drink a glass of tomato juice with some mint leaves, lemon juice and salt. Drinking this twice a day is another remedy.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Prepare a paste of four to five almonds with some milk. Apply this paste over the affected area and leave for 10 to 15 minutes. This will lighten the skin around the eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n

– A mixture of a few teaspoons of fresh pineapple juice along with a pinch of turmeric powder, when applied on the dark circles regularly will help clear them.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Every night before sleeping, apply creams containing vitamin E and C around the eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Crush some mint leaves and apply them around the eyes. Doing this will also provide a cooling effect on tired eyes.<\/span>
1.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Drink at least ten glasses of water everyday. <\/span>
2.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Take all precautions to avoid strain on the eyes. <\/span>
3.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Eight hours of sleep is a must for all of us, specially for people having dark circles around their eyes. <\/span>
4.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Do not leave cream on the skin around the eyes for long periods. Remove the cream applied around the eye after 10 min. No cream should be left on the skin around the eyes for long periods. <\/span>
5.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Close your eyes and cover eyelids with slices of raw potato or cucumber for 15-20 minutes. Wash with warm water and apply a cream. <\/span>
6.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Make a 1:1 mixture of fresh potato and cucumber juices. Soak some cotton and put on your eyelids and keep for 20 minutes. Wash your eyes with cold water. <\/span>
7.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Apply a mixture of lemon and tomato juice (equal parts) on the dark areas 2 times a day. <\/span>
8.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Apply a paste of turmeric powder with pineapple juice.<\/span>
9.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Crush some mint and apply it all around the eye. <\/span>
10.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Massage with almond oil under and around eyes at bed time daily for 2 weeks and see the improvement. Almond is very good skin food and helps to remove dark eye circles. <\/span>
11.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Rub the area with a powdered Vitamin E capsule and wipe off with a mixture of honey and egg white. This will reduce darkness in the eye area. <\/span>
12.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Put hot and cold clothes alternatively under eyes for 10 minutes. Then apply some almond oil on the dark surface before going to bed. <\/span>
13.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The acupressure point for eyes is on the mount below the index finger of your palms. Pressing this mount may help<\/span><\/p>\n

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Common Causes of Dark Circles Under Eyes: Thinning skinThe skin under the eyes is thin and delicate to begin with. As we age, skin and the fat pad under the eyes becomes thinner, causing blood vessels to become noticeable. This gives the appearance of dark circles. Sun damage can make it worse because it weakens […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11884","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-beauty-tips"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pc0QIf-35G","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-22 01:39:14","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11884","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11884"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11884\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11884"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11884"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11884"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}