Dark Circles

1.Cucumbers

- We've all seen cucumbers used as cold compresses on television and in films - but do they really work?

- In fact, cucumbers have skin-lightening and mild astringent properties, so you can use cucumber slices to fix raccoon eyes naturally.

- To try this method twice a day, chop a fresh cucumber into thick slices and then refrigerate for 30 minutes. Then, leave the slices on your eyes for 10 minutes.

- Rinse your eye area with warm (but not hot) water after using.

2. Rose Water
 

- Rose water doesn't just smell fantastic - it can also soothe and rejuvenate tired skin.

- Like cucumber, it's a mild astringent, so it can work as a skin toner.

- Just soak cotton makeup remover pads in rose water for a few minutes, and then let the soaked makeup pads sit on your CLOSED eyelids.

- Leave them for about 15 minutes twice daily.

3. Tomatoes

- Tomatoes are high in lycopene, a substance that's excellent for your cardiovascular health, vision and your skin.

- Lycopene can help create softer, more supple skin, as well as decrease the appearance of dark under eye circles.

- To gain the medical benefits of the lycopene found in tomatoes, mix equal parts tomato juice with lemon juice and then use a cotton ball or makeup remover pad to apply it to your under eye area.

- (Again, PLEASE do not get lemon juice in your eyes.) Leave the solution for 10 minutes and then rinse with warm water, twice daily.

- A tasty concoction of tomato juice, lemon juice and mint leaves to drink daily will also help improve your overall health as well as your skin.

4. Cold tea bags

- If you don't have a cold compress or mask to use, substitute with tea bags.

- Many teas like green tea have the added benefit of antioxidants, which have anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe strained capillaries in your under eye area.

- To use cold tea bags as a compress, soak a tea bag in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

- Then, place the tea bags on your eyes. Leave for 10 minutes or so twice daily before removing and rinsing the area with warm water.

5.  Potatoes

- Potatoes are a surprising source of lots of vitamin C, which among other things is great for the synthesis of collagen to promote healthier, younger-looking skin.

- To harness the power of vitamin C to treat your under eye bags, grate some potatoes.

- Extract the juice from the potato and soak some cotton makeup remover pads in the juice.

- Place the pads on your eyes for about 10 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

6. Cold Milk

- Dairy products like milk are a great source of vitamin A, which contains retinoids that are great for keeping skin looking bright and young.

- To gain the benefits of milk's vitamin A, soak a cotton makeup remover pad in a bowl of cold milk for a while.

- Use the pad to apply the milk to your under eye bags and let it sit for about 10 minutes, twice daily. Rinse with warm water.

 7. Orange Juice
 

- Since orange juice is high in both vitamin A and C content, it can help remove dark circles from under your eyes.

- Add a few drops of glycerin to orange juice and then soak a cotton makeup remover pad to apply to your under-eye skin.

- You'll reap the benefits of orange's vitamins as well as the natural glow glycerin gives to your skin.

8. Coconut Oil
 

- As a powerful natural and gentle anti-inflammatory, coconut oil is an effective method for lightening dark under eye circles.

- It also moisturizes while it lightens to help prevent wrinkles and fine lines under the eyes.

- Use coconut oil like vitamin E oil: rub it into your under eye area, leave it on overnight and then rinse it off in the morning.

9. Turmeric
 

- As yet another powerful, natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, turmeric minimizes dark circles.
Mix some turmeric powder with pineapple juice to create a thick paste.

- Apply this mixture to your under eye circles and leave for about 10 minutes before using a soft, warm and damp cloth to gently remove the paste.

- Practice this routine once a day.

10. Eat More Dark Chocolate
 

- Here's your excuse to indulge:

- Flavonol-rich foods like dark chocolate protect against the harmful effects of UV radiation.
thereby slowing down the aging process caused by too much time in the sun a delightful little fact after hearing for so long that chocolate is bad for our skin! 

11. Get 8 hours of sleep

-N othing keeps under eye bags away like a full 8 hours' of sleep.

- Get a good night's rest - every night - and enjoy reduced under eye circles.

12. Exercise + Meditation
 

- Regular exercise enhances circulation, bringing blood flow to the skin to transform an aging, dull complexion into brighter, younger-looking skin - including the sensitive skin around your eyes.

- Moreover, the daily release of endorphins into your bloodstream keeps away depression and anxiety, keeping you happier, calmer and more balanced.

- Meditation - whether it's a mindfulness exercise after a yoga practice or the peace of mind you find on a long, quiet run or swim -also keeps stress (and the wrinkless and fine lines caused by stress) at bay.