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If you’ve ever woken up from a restless night’s sleep to find dark under-eye circles staring back at you in the bathroom mirror, you’re not alone. Dark circles can occur for a number of different reasons, from fatigue to allergies to aging. While they aren’t typically cause for concern health-wise, the appearance of dark circles can be troubling. To help reduce dark circles under your eyes, implement these tips:
• Avoid rubbing your eyes
• Manage your allergies
• Sleep on your back to avoid deepening wrinkles
• Be gentle when you wash your face or remove your makeup
• Reduce your alcohol consumption — It dehydrates the body and pulls water from your skin
• Stop smoking — Smoking speeds the loss of collagen from your skin
• Wear quality sunglasses when you’re outside
• Use a soothing eye treatment to help reduce puffiness
Looking for a soothing eye treatment? Luckily, there are plenty of natural remedies that can help hydrate your skin, fight inflammation and reduce under-eye puffiness. Try one of the seven natural treatments below to help get rid of stubborn dark circles:
- Honey — Thanks to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits, honey can help soothe under eye circles. Look for raw, locally sourced honey. Dab a small amount under your eyes before bed and allow it to soak in overnight.
- Cucumber slices — Try placing cool cucumber slices over your eyes at the end of a long day for soothing anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Almond oil — Before bed, dab some almond oil under your eyes and let it soak in overnight to hydrate and rejuvenate your skin.
- Buttermilk and turmeric — Sprinkle some turmeric in a bit of buttermilk and soak two large cotton balls in the mixture. Squeeze the cotton balls to drain, then place them over your eyes for 15 minutes, five times per week. The buttermilk will help constrict the blood vessels while the turmeric fights inflammation.
- Avocado — Avocados are a tasty snack, but they also make a great eye mask. Mix one teaspoon of avocado with a few drops of almond oil. Dab the mixture under your eyes and let it sit for about 15 minutes before rinsing.
- Mint leaves — The cool, tingling nature of mint provides a natural pick-me-up. Crush raw leaves and apply them under your eyes for five to 10 minutes before rinsing.
- Black tea bags — Once you’ve brewed your tea, put the tea bags in the refrigerator to cool. Once cooled, apply one to each eye for about 10 minutes to help reduce end-of-day puffiness.