Say goodbye to dark circles! Try these 5 home remedies to deal with them

Imagine this: you are getting ready for a function and admiring yourself in the mirror. As you look at yourself from top to bottom, you find everything perfect except for the dark, persistent circles around your eyes. Dark circles can be a really big problem, and if you have those patches, they can affect your confidence. What do you do then? Spending money thoughtlessly on expensive cosmetics can be a quick fix, but it can only provide you temporary relief. At this point, you need nothing but Mother Nature’s help! Using natural home remedies can provide you long-term relief from them! Are you in dire need of guidance to get rid of these dark circles? Then you have landed on the right page! Read on to know 5 expert-approved home remedies to reduce the appearance of dark circles.

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Here are 5 home remedies to reduce dark circles:

According to Ayurvedic health coach Dr. Dimple Jangda, you can easily lighten your dark circles with some home remedies.

1. Potatoes

When we say potatoes are versatile, we mean it in terms of beauty as well. According to experts, using potatoes on your dark circles can reduce your dark circles. Potatoes are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, which give your skin a much-needed dose of nutrients. All you need to do is grate a white potato and extract its juice. Apply this juice around the eyes. It can provide nutrition and reduce puffiness around the eyes.

2. Aloe vera

Aloe vera is rich in aloin which helps to reduce the discoloration of the skin around your eyes. According to the expert, aloe vera helps to hydrate the skin under the eyes and make it more supple, thereby reducing swelling. Without applying too much pressure, you can gently massage aloe vera gel around the eyes. Dr. Jangda also suggests mixing aloe vera juice with other ingredients like lemon juice, honey or rose water to make this process even more effective.

3. Almond oil

Who said almond oil is just for hair? Use it to reduce your dark circles! Almond oil is rich in vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, and antioxidants. According to experts, almond oil is an excellent emollient and helps keep the delicate skin around the eyes hydrated and supple. Take a drop of almond oil and massage gently to improve blood flow towards the skin surface. What else? You can also mix almond oil with honey to see more effective results!

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4. Saffron

Saffron is not just good for eating but also for your beauty. According to experts, soak 2-3 strands of saffron in cold milk and apply it around the eyes using a cotton ball. Since it is rich in both antioxidants and flavonoids, saffron helps lighten the skin around the eyes and reduce dark circles. Antioxidants help protect the body from harmful substances thereby making your skin glow!

5. Green tea bags

Do not throw away green tea bags after use. Why, you ask? Well, according to experts, green tea is rich in phenolic compounds. Keep the used tea bag in the refrigerator overnight and apply the cold bag to reduce dark circles. The caffeine present in the tea bag can help narrow the blood vessels around the eyes and reduce blood flow, thereby helping to reduce your dark circles!

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