What a surprise to wake up and find out you look like one of those big-eyed fish? Under eye circles and puffiness is no way to begin the day. Commercial applications can be expensive. Treat your condition with natural beauty options.
Why do we get those circles? There are a variety of causes. For one, stress and sleeplessness can produce the dark circles. Restorative sleep allows the body to repair itself at night. Without it, you could end up with those nasty circles.
Crying can also lead to problems in the under eye area. The tissue can stay plump with the tears (if you were crying in bed) and you wake up not only with dark circle but puffiness as well.
Here are a few ways to reduce that look without chemicals.
1. Cucumbers. Waste not, want not is the adage when it comes to natural beauty. Thin slices of cold cucumbers can be placed on the eyes for at least 10 minutes. The juice works as an astringent, removing excess fluid and lightening the area under the eyes. Don't throw them away afterwards, though. Pop them in your mouth for a healthy snack.
2. Potato slices. This is a reminder from the days of old-fashioned remedies our grandmothers used. Potatoes were often used to draw impurities out of the body. Wash a potato and apply two thin slices to your eyes. Let them work their magic for 20 minutes. The potato slices will lighten dark circles.
3. Use mushy bananas. Food seems to be the order of the day as a natural remedy. Bananas contain potassium which is great for the body because it helps restore water balance. Take a ripe banana and mash it up. You can puree it in a blender for a smoother texture. Before going to bed, place some of the banana puree under your eyes like a cream. In the morning, the dark circles should be gone or greatly diminished.
4. Use chamomile tea bags to soothe the skin. The tea bags can be slightly warm (after you brew your tea) or cold. If you want them cold, allow them to cool and place them in a bag in the fridge for about 20 minutes. Cover your eyes with the tea bags for 10 minutes. See the circles begin to fade.
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. Dark circles and lack of moisture. Keep skin hydrated from the outside as well. Using a daily moisturizer with Vitamin E (avocado and nut ingredients) keeps skin supple. For a more natural application, use avocado puree or almond oil.
Dark circles are no fun for anyone. Use natural treatments in lieu of chemical products. - 17943
Why do we get those circles? There are a variety of causes. For one, stress and sleeplessness can produce the dark circles. Restorative sleep allows the body to repair itself at night. Without it, you could end up with those nasty circles.
Crying can also lead to problems in the under eye area. The tissue can stay plump with the tears (if you were crying in bed) and you wake up not only with dark circle but puffiness as well.
Here are a few ways to reduce that look without chemicals.
1. Cucumbers. Waste not, want not is the adage when it comes to natural beauty. Thin slices of cold cucumbers can be placed on the eyes for at least 10 minutes. The juice works as an astringent, removing excess fluid and lightening the area under the eyes. Don't throw them away afterwards, though. Pop them in your mouth for a healthy snack.
2. Potato slices. This is a reminder from the days of old-fashioned remedies our grandmothers used. Potatoes were often used to draw impurities out of the body. Wash a potato and apply two thin slices to your eyes. Let them work their magic for 20 minutes. The potato slices will lighten dark circles.
3. Use mushy bananas. Food seems to be the order of the day as a natural remedy. Bananas contain potassium which is great for the body because it helps restore water balance. Take a ripe banana and mash it up. You can puree it in a blender for a smoother texture. Before going to bed, place some of the banana puree under your eyes like a cream. In the morning, the dark circles should be gone or greatly diminished.
4. Use chamomile tea bags to soothe the skin. The tea bags can be slightly warm (after you brew your tea) or cold. If you want them cold, allow them to cool and place them in a bag in the fridge for about 20 minutes. Cover your eyes with the tea bags for 10 minutes. See the circles begin to fade.
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. Dark circles and lack of moisture. Keep skin hydrated from the outside as well. Using a daily moisturizer with Vitamin E (avocado and nut ingredients) keeps skin supple. For a more natural application, use avocado puree or almond oil.
Dark circles are no fun for anyone. Use natural treatments in lieu of chemical products. - 17943
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.
