Tips on How to Remove Dark Circles Under Eyes Naturally

In our article entitled How to Get Rid Of Dark Circles Under My Eyes, we outlined a number of medical routes that can be taken to get rid of those unwanted dark circles.

For many individuals, such measures are simply too pricey to be practical. For others, the idea of needles, pulsing laser lights, and chemical peels is simply not their cup of tea.

In this article we’ll explore methods that are more in tune with nature, and that are without any risky side effects.

Start from the Inside Out

Even if those dark circles are hereditary, there are still a number of remedies you can do on your own to remove dark circles under eyes. First keep in mind that healthy skin starts from the inside out.

At the top of the list is hydration and rest. Make it a point to drink plenty of filtered water throughout the course of the day. Get a good night’s sleep which gives the body time to heal and recuperate from the stresses of life. These two areas are the best starting point.

Diet

Gradually change your diet from fast foods, junk foods, snack foods and prepared foods to more “live” foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables.

It’s counter-productive to spend money on topical remedies, if one continues to feed the body skin-damaging food products. The secret of how to remove dark circles under eyes naturally begins inside the body.

Below is a short list of foods and supplements that are known to not only nourish healthy skin, but repair damaged skin:

Olive Oil
Green Tea
Walnuts
Sweet Potatoes
Broccoli
Cod Liver Oil and Fish Oil Capsules
Vitamin E

Cucumber Slices

Here’s a very inexpensive remedy for removing dark circles under eyes. Slice a fresh cucumber. Take two of the slices and place them over your closed eyelids. (This offers a great excuse to lie down and rest for ten or fifteen minutes.) There is an astringent as well as a cooling effect from the cucumber. Try doing this on a daily basis for several days in a row.

Tea Bags

Take two tea bags of regular caffeinated tea (not herbal teas) and soak them in water. Place in the refrigerator for a few hours.

As you did with cucumber slices, lie down, close your eyes, and place the cool tea bags over your eyes. Leave them on for ten to fifteen minutes.

It is the tannin in caffeinated black tea that is working on your skin to reduce swelling and decrease the dark circles.

Potato

The pulp of a raw potato when applied to the closed eyes has amazing results for some people. Enzymes in the pulp, along with the natural starch and vitamin C actually feed the undernourished cells of the skin. Additionally, the juice of a potato is alkaline in its makeup which acts as an antiseptic.

The potato can be pureed in a food processor. Simply scoop it out and place on your closed eyes. Leave it for thirty minutes or so, then rinse with warm water. Those who have tried this home skin remedy highly recommend it.

Milk and Fenugreek

Fenugreek is an herb that is both good for cooking and also has medicinal properties. Ground up fenugreek seeds made into a poultice has been used for centuries for healing simple skin inflammation.

For using fenugreek as a remedy for removing dark circles under eyes try this poultice recipe:

1 tablespoon powdered fenugreek (seeds may be crushed to powder in blender or food processor)
2 teaspoons organic whole milk. (only organic as non-organic milk contains chemicals that can harm your delicate skin)
1 teaspoon of fresh organic apple juice made from green apples

Mix to create paste (or poultice). Wash your face with warm water to open the pores. Apply in a thin even layer to the area beneath the eye. Leave it on overnight for the best results. Repeat as often as necessary.

Summing Up

The benefits of removing dark circles under eyes naturally are the low cost, and the fact that you can try each one for extended periods of time with no risk of harmful side effects. Experiment all you want until you find the one that works best for you.