Preventing Dark Circles

Dark circles are usually cosmetic blemishes around the eyes, especially on and under the lower eyelid.

This condition is common in both men and women.

Below are some prevention & remedies :

* Soak cotton in cucumber or potato juice and keep it on the eyes for 5 minutes and relax.or you can even apply the juice with cotton around the eyes .

If done regularly, this home remedy for dark circles is very effective

* Apply almond oil around the eyes before going to bed or in the morning.

* Mix a pinch of turmeric powder with a little pineapple juice and apply it on the dark circles.
* Steep chamomile tea bag in boiling water, cool it ,chill it and apply it to puffy eyes.

* Try to reduce your salt intake in your diet to get rid of puffy eyes.

* Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday.

* Apply tomato juice mixed with a few drops of lemon juice .Curd can also be used with tomato juice instead of lemon juice. This natural remedy for dark circles is very effective if followed regularly.

* Mix raw potato juice with tomato pulp and apply to the dark circles. Do it regularly. This is an excellent home remedy for dark circles. Do not wash potato after peeling the skin.

* Keep a chilled tea bag (herbal) on the eyes for 10 minutes and relax. This gets rid of puffy eyes. Apply a cold compress to your eyes for 3-5 minutes to reduce puffiness under the eyes.

* Soak 3-4 almonds overnight. In the morning peel its skin and and grind it to a smooth paste with a little milk. Apply this paste to the dark circles and leave it till it dries. Wash it off with warm water .This is an effective home remedy for dark circles

* You can do Surya namaskar (yogic exercise) everyday. When time permits look at the green plants and trees to refresh your eyes. You can do simple eye exercise to strengthen the eye muscles and relax them.

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