Dark circles are spots or shadows under our eyes; they can have different colors depending on the people and the cause that originates. Give us a dark, sad eyes and a look of exhaustion. According to “Livestrong.com” dark circles that appear in men, women, and children may be due to genetics, lack of sleep, allergies, stress, aging or excessive consumption of alcohol and tobacco.

Just as there are many causes for the occurrence of these annoying dark spots, there are various solutions that can perform at home as we fit. To reduce its intensity, inflammation and until achieve his disappearance, with practical and economic ingredients.

The most common remedies are the pads, cotton balls soaked with different ingredients. The most important for efficiency is put them in the eyes and eyelids and leave them on for 15 minutes before removing. These pads can be soaked in preparations:

  1. Milk: A glass of cold milk.
  2. Cucumber and lemon: Squeeze cucumber juice and allow to cool an hour and then add a little lemon juice.
  3. Potato: Peel and grate a potato then spread the outcome on cotton.
  4. Tea: With common tea bags as chamomile tea, prepare hot water for a few seconds and let cool in the refrigerator 20 minutes before placing on the eyes.
  5. Rose petals: To make these pads should pluck a rose and make an infusion with petals in a covered container for about 2 hours.

We may resort to:

  1. Hamamelis extract: Apply a few drops of Hamamelis extract on a cotton ball and place it over the eye area for about 10 minutes.
  2. Apple Cream: Cook an apple and then smash into a smooth paste. Let cool and place it around the eyes.
  3. Cream of carrot and cucumber: Grate half a carrot and add 2 teaspoons vegetable oil. Once formed the cream, let it rest. Then apply it on the eye area and on it put a slice of fresh cucumber.
  4. Cold: The application of extreme cold activates blood circulation and reduces swelling area of dark circles. You can put ice in a bag or some spoons that have been left for a few minutes in the fridge, then place them over your eyes repeating the operation until diminish inflammation.

These procedures may be performed 3 times a week to see results. At the end of each of these applications, should be washed with cold water and put cream or oil around the eyes to moisturize. Not forget:

  • Sleep at least 7 or 8 hours per day.
  • Perform facial muscle toning exercises in the area and to activate the circulation.
  • Use a good sunscreen.
  • Eating a healthy diet that promotes blood circulation.

Remember that the eyes are the mirror of the soul, check the cupboard and find a remedy that is at hand.

ALFA