The “undesirable suitcases”, those grey-blue circles that form under our eyes, give us the impression of aging before the time. However, there are 100% natural remedies that can help to reduce or even remove these dark circles.
“Oh you have dark circles, you look so tired! ยป
Who hasn’t heard that nice remark one day? Dark circles affect many people, young and old. We often think that dark circles are the result of a poor lifestyle (tobacco, alcohol, taking sleeping pills, stress, poor diet…) and a lack of sleep. This is not false, but the reasons are more numerous than we may think at first glance. According to some researchers, the cause of dark circles is often genetic. It can also be a blood circulation problem or a lack of hydration. Before we rush to expensive beauty products, or think directly about cosmetic surgery, we can test 100% natural recipes. They have the advantage of costing nothing. And preparing them is child’s play! Discover these recipes below.
1. The potato
Objective: to make a potato poultice. To do this, simply grate and mash a raw potato. Then put this little mash on two cotton wool pads and put them on your dark circles for 15 minutes. This 100% natural mask will reduce your dark circles and will slightly whiten your skin. Repeat this operation regularly.
2. The tea bag
It’s not necessarily sexy to put tea bags over your eyes, but this recipe has worked for many generations. After drinking your tea, do not throw the tea bag in the trash. Instead, place it in the fridge for ten minutes and then put it on your closed eyes for a good 15 minutes. The tea will decongest your eye contour and give you a boost. The effect of this natural anti-dark circle is guaranteed.
3. The ice cube
Take a clean cloth and put an ice cube in it. Then put it on your eyes for a few minutes. Contact with the ice cube will allow your skin to tighten and moisturize. Many actors use this technique to mask their dark circles.
4. The frozen spoon
In the same vein, you can replace the ice cubes with small frozen spoons. To do this, place two metal spoons in the freezer for a few minutes. Once they are very cold, remove them from the freezer. Stand in front of a mirror, close your eyes and place the spoons in the area where you have pockets for a few seconds. Then make small circular movements with the spoon around this area until you feel the spoon warm up. The cold will have the effect of fading the dark circles and reducing swelling.
5. The cucumber
You know all the virtues of the cucumber for our health and for our skin. It is also a major ally in the fight against dark circles. Here again, the recipe is easy to concoct: cut two thin slices of cucumber and put them in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Then lie down quietly and place a slice of cucumber on each eye for fifteen minutes. The time of a small restorative nap, you will find a bright glance.
6. The honey
We can use honey to fight our dark circles. Just take a little acacia honey (a teaspoon) and mix it with 100 ml of warm water. Then take two make-up remover cotton pads, soak them with this little magic potion and put it on your closed eyes for a quarter of an hour. Then rinse carefully, and you’re done!
7. Rosewater
People with sensitive skin often use rose water. It soothes, relaxes and fights aggressions. It is also very effective in reducing dark circles. Simply soak two cotton pads in rose water and place them on your eyes for five to ten minutes. This operation can be done every day for a better result.
8. Olive oil and lemon
Take a tablespoon of organic olive oil and the juice of half a lemon. Mix everything together and then dip two cotton buds into this mixture. Lightly wring out the cotton pads and place them on your dark circles for ten to fifteen minutes, preferably in the evening before going to bed.
As you can see, it is useless to ruin yourself in beauty creams or beauty treatments. In your kitchen, you have everything you need to take care of your eyes!