Dark circles under the eyes are usually caused due to sleep deprivation, allergies, stress, change in lifestyle behaviors etc. There are plenty of creams and cosmetic procedures available in the market to reduce dark circles under the eyes but they often come with side effects. However, there are certain home remedies even that slowly and gradually work wonders on your dark circles and the results stay for a longer period of time.
1. Coconut Oil
Massaging extra virgin coconut oil every night under your eyes can reduce dark circles. Coconut oil is a rich source of vitamin E that repairs damaged skin cells.
2. Cucumber
Soaking two cucumbers in lemon juice for 5 minutes and placing them on your eyes can reduce the effects of dark circles. However, make sure your eyes don’t come in contact with lemon juice.
3. Tea Bags
Place cold tea bags on your eyes and relax for half an hour and see your dark circles reducing quickly.
4. Rose Water
Soak a cotton pad in rose water and place it on closed eyelids for 15 minutes.
5. Milk
Soak two cotton balls in cold milk and place them under your eyes and the lactic acid do its work.
6. Tomato
Take 1 teaspoon of tomato juice and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply the mixture under your eyes and rinse after 10 minutes.
