10 ways to do away with dark undereyes

Concealing your dark under eyes with makeup is not the solution as it doesn’t work in long term. You need a viable solution that reduces and addresses the root cause of dark under eyes. For this it is important to understand the factors involving dark under eyes and natural remedies to reduce it. Using some simple easy to access kitchen shelf ingredients and natural ingredients you can deal with this issue and witness a significant improvement in the skin condition.

Factors Causing Dark Under Eyes

There are several factors that affect the health of your under-eye skin, to understand the cause of dark under eye it is important to pay attention to the following:

Less Sleep

If you are not getting ample sleep of 7-8 hours daily then you are not having adequate sleep. It leads to poor blood circulation that leads to dark under eyes.

Ageing

With age your skin begins losing collagen and elasticity that leads to sagging of skin and results in thinning blood vessels specially under your eyes. These factors cause skin darkening.


Stressing

For those who keep experiencing stress daily without missing a beat are more likely to suffer with under eye dark circles. Due to stress the body goes into survival mode pumping blood to other essential parts of the body leaving out the face with reduced blood flow that eventually leads to dark under eyes.

Dehydration

If you are not well hydrated, not consuming ample water as suggested, at least 8 glasses of water then you are losing out on skin hydration too. when daily water content is at all time low then your skin suffers the most causing under eye dark circles.

Allergies

Unfortunately, people who are constantly suffering with certain allergic symptoms are more likely to develop under eye dark circles. This goes for people who specifically suffer from nasal congestion, followed by other symptoms like fatigue, headaches, rashes and itchy nose that eventually led to dark under eyes.

Sun Damage

Prolonged exposure to harmful rays of the sun without the use of SPF or ignoring the need to re-apply it even when you are roaming outside, leads to change in natural pigment of the skin. Excessive melanin production then leads to dark circles.

Lifestyle

Cigarettes, consuming alcohol, irregular sleep patterns, poor diet, and not having proper skincare routine leads to dark circles. The skin is deprived of nutrients and stripped off its natural beauty with less oxygen circulation. Additionally, regular smoking leads to narrowing of blood vessels and poor blood circulation that impacts the sensitive skin under your eyes.


Ten Ways to Do Away with Dark Under Eyes

A proper skincare routine is essential that would benefit the overall skin quality, it is essential that you prioritize your skin and deploy the following tips to enhance healthy skin under your eyes:

Almond oil- Using cold pressed variety of this oil is infused with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that helps reduce dark circles. Make it a habit to daily massage it under your eyes after cleaning your face. This remedy can be done daily.

Cucumber- With natural hydration content and astringent qualities it helps in reducing the appearance of dark circles. Cut two slices of cucumber refrigerate them for couple of minutes and then place them on your eyes for 10 minutes, rinse off using cold water.

Potato- With its natural anti-inflammatory properties, it is beneficial in removing skin pigmentation including dark circles. Slice two circles out of a potato and gently rub it on the affected area for few minutes and then rinse it off.

Vitamin E- Direct source of this vitamin is gel-based capsules that hydrate and reduces pigmentation. Mix two Vitamin E capsules with olive oil and apply it around your eyes, leave on overnight.


Sun Damage- Daily use SPF 30 at least and invest in good sunglasses to protect your eyes.

Rosewater- A natural ingredient that is rich in Vitamin A one of the most potent remedies for removing under eye dark circles. Using a cotton swab dab on rose water around and under your eyes. Leave it overnight to repair your skin and wash off like you daily do.

Aloe Vera- Multiple skin healing properties and skin hydration capability, it repairs the delicate skin under eyes. Apply a thin layer of aloe vera gel after cleansing your face at night and leave it on for skin repair and hydration.

In conclusion to it all the best remedy is regular skincare with balanced diet and healthy lifestyle that incorporates holistic living. Choosing ayurveda products over chemical products makes a huge difference in your skin health.

( Inputs by: Shahnaz Husain, founder of the Shahnaz Husain Group)