Beauty tips: 5 instant home remedies to get rid of dark circles

With today's hectic work schedules and office lifestyle, be it men or women, all of us don't get time to care for our skin and beauty. While not sleeping for the adequate number of hours is one major cause of getting dark circles, eating unhealthy and not indulging in physical activities are another. Well, whatsoever the reason is, removing dark circles, and reducing puffiness under eyes is important to look fresh and glowing for the day. But again, how to do it with zero leisure time?

This is why today we give you five simple and easy ideas to get rid of heavy dark circles. These natural home remedies are instant and will help you to achieve smooth and glowing skin! Find out!

Rose Water

Rose water rejuvenate skin tissues and thus help in glowing skin. Be it dark circles, patchy skin, blemishes, or even pimples, rose water is one of the best natural cleansers for any skin type.

Procedure:

Soak a few drops of rose water on two cotton pads for 2-to-3 minutes. Keep these pads on the affected area for about 15 minutes. Repeat this daily until results are visible.

Cool Cucumber

When it is Summers, cucumber is the solution to the majority of skin related problems. Cucumber consists of antioxidants and has a cooling effect which lightens the skin. Not only dark circles but cucumber juice also helps in reducing eye puffiness.

Procedure: 

Grate a small cucumber and extract its juice into a jar. Refrigerate it for about 30 minutes and then apply it to the affected area with a cotton ball. Leave for 15-20 minutes and rinse with water. Repeat this daily until results are visible.

Tip:

 For instant use, cut a cucumber into thick slices and refrigerate it again for about 30 minutes. Place these cold slices on the affected area and leave it for 15 minutes. Rinse with water later.

Almond Oil

Almond oil helps to moisturise and tighten your skin. It is a natural ingredient which is effective for your dark circles under your eyes.

Procedure:

Take a few drops of natural almond oil on the tip of your fingers and massage it gently on the affected area for about 3-to-4 minutes before going to bed at night. Leave it overnight and rinse with water in the morning. Call it a part of your skin care regime and repeat it for at least 2 weeks for amazing results.

Raw Potatoes

Since potatoes have bleaching properties, use raw potatoes to treat your dark circles as well.

Procedure:

Grate a small raw potato and extract its juice into a jar. Refrigerate it for about 30 minutes. Take a clean and soft towel. Dip it into the cold potato juice and apply it to the affected area. Leave for 15-20 minutes and thoroughly rinse your eyes with water. Repeat this every day until results are visible.

Cold Treatment

Probably one of the most instant methods possible is the cold treatment. Ice or iced water can give your eyes a cooling effect on the semi-transparent skin beneath your eyes.

Procedure:

Take an ice pack and place it on your eyes for 30 minutes when you wake up. Doing this streamlines blood flow and removes the extra osmosis pressure on your eyes.

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