DARK CIRCLES? EYEBAG? OH NOOOOOO!!!
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As a student, I understand the struggle for having the "panda eyes". Burning the midnight oil and when you wake up the next day, you have this cute or not so cute pair of "panda eyes". All you can do is just to bear with the "panda eyes" for the next few days.
Oh wait! I forget to tell you that those "panda eyes" are called as dark circles and he has a friend calls eyebag *smirk*
Well most of the time these two friendly friends exist when you are:
- tired
- lack of sleep
- aging
- sun exposure
- heredity
- allergies
- dehydration.
Luckily, as annoying as these best friends are…there are some simple home remedies which may help reduce swelling and shrink blood vessels. So...
So these are few natural ways to make the panda eyes and eyebags poof away *waving wand*
Cucumbers
The cucumber slice treatment for dark circles remains a classic because cucumbers contain astringent properties which shrink blood vessels. They also soothe swollen skin. Slice a cucumber thinly, lie on your back and place a slice over each eye. Keep the cucumber compresses on for at least 15 minutes. Alternatively, grate the cucumber and put the pieces between glean gauze to form a compress.
The cucumber slice treatment for dark circles remains a classic because cucumbers contain astringent properties which shrink blood vessels. They also soothe swollen skin. Slice a cucumber thinly, lie on your back and place a slice over each eye. Keep the cucumber compresses on for at least 15 minutes. Alternatively, grate the cucumber and put the pieces between glean gauze to form a compress.
Potatoes
The starch in potatoes is said to have anti-inflammatory qualities that can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. Peel raw potatoes and then grate and pound into a poultice. Apply to the eyes and leave on for 15 minutes.
The starch in potatoes is said to have anti-inflammatory qualities that can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. Peel raw potatoes and then grate and pound into a poultice. Apply to the eyes and leave on for 15 minutes.
Pillow Prop
If dark circles and “bags” seem to greet you every morning, you may be retaining fluid under your eyes during the night. Prevent the fluid from pooling by propping your head with extra pillows while you sleep.
If dark circles and “bags” seem to greet you every morning, you may be retaining fluid under your eyes during the night. Prevent the fluid from pooling by propping your head with extra pillows while you sleep.
Nasal Spray
Some dark circles are actually “allergy shiners”—a condition resembling black eyes caused by nasal congestion. Use an over-the-counter saline nasal spray or making your own by mixing ¼ tsp table salt with two cups warm water. Put the liquid in a nasal spray bottle or neti pot.
Some dark circles are actually “allergy shiners”—a condition resembling black eyes caused by nasal congestion. Use an over-the-counter saline nasal spray or making your own by mixing ¼ tsp table salt with two cups warm water. Put the liquid in a nasal spray bottle or neti pot.
Tea Bags
The tannin in the tea reduces any swelling and the appearance of dark circles caused by lack of sleep, while the moisture from the bags is absorbed into the eyes, re-hydrating and reviving them. Use green tea or black tea. Brew the tea bags as you would normally and allow the bags to cool or place them in the refrigerator. Lie down and place a tea bag over each eye and leave in place for about 15 minutes.
The tannin in the tea reduces any swelling and the appearance of dark circles caused by lack of sleep, while the moisture from the bags is absorbed into the eyes, re-hydrating and reviving them. Use green tea or black tea. Brew the tea bags as you would normally and allow the bags to cool or place them in the refrigerator. Lie down and place a tea bag over each eye and leave in place for about 15 minutes.
Cold Compress
An ice-cold compress placed over your eyes helps constrict the blood vessels which may be causing your dark circles. Good choices include a bag of frozen peas or two chilled teaspoons. Lay down with your head propped by pillows and place the compress or compresses over your eyes. Rest for at least 10 minutes and gently pat your eyes dry.
An ice-cold compress placed over your eyes helps constrict the blood vessels which may be causing your dark circles. Good choices include a bag of frozen peas or two chilled teaspoons. Lay down with your head propped by pillows and place the compress or compresses over your eyes. Rest for at least 10 minutes and gently pat your eyes dry.
Milk
Milk has great lightening abilities for the skin and can be a very affordable option for dealing with dark circles under the eyes, which can have great results. Apply milk to a clean cotton ball and gently rub into the delicate skin around the eyes. Leave to dry for about 30 minutes before rinsing off with warm water
Milk has great lightening abilities for the skin and can be a very affordable option for dealing with dark circles under the eyes, which can have great results. Apply milk to a clean cotton ball and gently rub into the delicate skin around the eyes. Leave to dry for about 30 minutes before rinsing off with warm water
Egg and Lemon
Egg is a wonderful natural ingredient that aids the skin to tighten helping reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Mix one egg white with 3-5 drops of lemon juice. Saturate two clean cotton balls in the mixture, squeeze excess liquid out before placing over the eyes for ten minutes. Wash off with warm water then rinse with cold.
Egg is a wonderful natural ingredient that aids the skin to tighten helping reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Mix one egg white with 3-5 drops of lemon juice. Saturate two clean cotton balls in the mixture, squeeze excess liquid out before placing over the eyes for ten minutes. Wash off with warm water then rinse with cold.
Homemade Avocado Cream
Great at reducing the fine lines that can form in the soft skin under the eye. Mix five drops of almond oil with three slices of avocado. Dab it around your eyes and leave it on for at least five minutes then rinse off with warm water.
Great at reducing the fine lines that can form in the soft skin under the eye. Mix five drops of almond oil with three slices of avocado. Dab it around your eyes and leave it on for at least five minutes then rinse off with warm water.
Homemade Potato-Applesauce Cream
You will need to take a small raw potato and two tablespoons of applesauce that has not been sweetened. Add these two ingredients into a mixer and mix them up. When you have created the cream, dab it around your eyes with a warm washcloth. Leave it on your face for about five minutes, then wash it off.
You will need to take a small raw potato and two tablespoons of applesauce that has not been sweetened. Add these two ingredients into a mixer and mix them up. When you have created the cream, dab it around your eyes with a warm washcloth. Leave it on your face for about five minutes, then wash it off.
Homemade Almond Paste
Prepare by soaking a few almonds in water overnight and then grinding them in the morning to form a paste. Next, add some drops of milk in it and then apply the resultant paste on the affected area for ten minutes. Combination of nutmeg and milk also helps remove Dark Circles under eyes.
Prepare by soaking a few almonds in water overnight and then grinding them in the morning to form a paste. Next, add some drops of milk in it and then apply the resultant paste on the affected area for ten minutes. Combination of nutmeg and milk also helps remove Dark Circles under eyes.
Homemade Cottage Cheese Mask
Put a small amount of cottage cheese on 2 cotton pad and leave them on your eye area for 15 minutes before going to sleep. You’ll be amazed at the results you’ll get in the morning!
Put a small amount of cottage cheese on 2 cotton pad and leave them on your eye area for 15 minutes before going to sleep. You’ll be amazed at the results you’ll get in the morning!
Get Your Rest!
Lack of sleep can make your skin appear paler, which allows blood vessels to be more visible through the skin, giving the appearance of bluish or dark circles. So make sure that you are getting in at least 7-8 hours of undisturbed sleep!
Lack of sleep can make your skin appear paler, which allows blood vessels to be more visible through the skin, giving the appearance of bluish or dark circles. So make sure that you are getting in at least 7-8 hours of undisturbed sleep!
Eat Healthy
At the end of the day, you are what you eat. The healthier you eat, the better your skin is going to look. For dark circles, you need a healthy dose of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K iron and folic acid. So gorge on citrus fruits, berries, green leafy veggies, nuts, whole grains, avocado, seafood, beef, cheese, green tea etc. and do away with processed and greasy foods.
At the end of the day, you are what you eat. The healthier you eat, the better your skin is going to look. For dark circles, you need a healthy dose of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K iron and folic acid. So gorge on citrus fruits, berries, green leafy veggies, nuts, whole grains, avocado, seafood, beef, cheese, green tea etc. and do away with processed and greasy foods.
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