Spa Saturdays - 08 Get rid of Dark Circles

The skin around the eyes is very delicate and thinner than most other areas of the face. It has no oil glands and has a fine texture. This area requires special care and reflects neglect, abuse, aging, stress, internal health and lifestyle very easily.

PASTE :-

Apply a paste made from a teaspoon of tomato juice, half teaspoon lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder and a pinch of gram flour  Keep it for 10 minutes. Try this daily for twice a a day.

TIPS :-

•  Massage Vitamin E or almond oil around the eyes without touching the eyes (massage must strictly be external). This improves blood circulation.

•  As a quick fix during parties, use a makeup concealer to hide the dark circle. But remember this is only a temporary solution. 

•  Get a lot of sleep. Sleeplessness is a culprit for most health problems. Have a set routine and have regular sleep timing. Make sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep. 

• Drink lots of water. For anything related to health, water is still the best beverage. 

• Grate raw potato, squeeze the juice and apply the juice under your eyes for 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can also place thin slices of potato on your eyes (with them closed) every night before you retire. This is one of the most popular and time-tested home remedies for dark circles. 

• Include a lot of green leafy veggies in your diet. Also include food rich in Vitamin A and E.

•  Indulge in some kind of exercise like walking, jogging. Yoga, especially pranayama is known to improve skin health. 

• Take two thin slices of cucumber and place them on your eyes. This removes the puffiness and cools the eyes 

• Dip cotton in rose water and place them on your eyes. 

• Reduce salt intake in your food. Excess salt encourages fluid retention and leads to puffy eyes.

•  The area under your eyes has very sensitive skin, so never use chemical bleach. 

• You can also place used tea bag (cold) on your eyes which helps lessen the darkness 

• Avoid exposing your skin to harsh rays of the sun. Especially for the eyes, wear sunglasses whenever you step out in the sun