Dark discolouration of the skin under the eye is popularly referred to as dark circles; it is also known as dark rings or shadows. Dark circles can affect both men and women. There are many reasons for dark circles to appear under your eyes. From stress to lack of sleep, hormonal changes, a disturbed lifestyle and hereditary, the causes of this troublesome pair are endless.
Whatever the cause, by incorporating the following easy recommendations, you’ll definitely be on a path to get rid of dark circles within a week.
Here we go!
Stay hydrated…
Staying hydrated is the first step to eliminating bags under your eyes. When the body is dehydrated, it responds by retaining as much water as it can, thus causing puffiness and under-eye bags.
In cool climates, it is recommended to drink about 1.2 litres (six to eight glasses) of fluid every day to stop us getting dehydrated while in hotter climates, the body needs more than this. We also get some fluid from the food we eat .
Try tea bags…
Caffeinated tea, which contains natural tannins, is a mild diuretic and long used by grandmothers and runway models for reducing eye puffiness. The best way to take advantage of tea bags is to soak two tea bags in warm water, then chill the bags for a few minutes in the refrigerator. Place one tea bag on each eye for five minutes, and your eyes will feel fresh and look brighter .
Cool down…
If you need to minimize the appearance of dark circles and under-eye bags, it is advisable to cool down the eye area with cucumber slices, potato slices, gel eye masks, cold wash rags and even cold spoons can do the trick. Whatever you choose, leave it on for ten to twenty minutes and give it a chance to really soothe the skin under surrounding your eyes .
Avoid excess salt in your diet…
It is common knowledge that sodium can cause you to retain water, but did you know the bloat caused by sodium in the body can also cause puffiness under your eyes? Ridding your diet of excess sodium can help combat bags under your eyes. Your eyes will thank you for cutting back on salt .
Use essential oils…
There are several oils that combat under-eye puffiness and dark circles. Try mixing rose geranium, fennel, lavender, German chamomile and/or rosemary essential oil with coconut oil and rubbing it under your eyes. These essential oils have been hailed as the best essential oils for getting rid of under-eye bags .
Don’t drink too much alcohol…
Alcohol consumption is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to dehydration. If you’re drinking your requisite half gallon of water a day and still feeling dehydrated, take a look at your alcohol consumption. Alcohol acts as a diuretic in the body, causing you to lose not only fluid but also electrolytes. If you’re suffering from chronic eye bags, reducing your alcohol consumption might prove helpful .
Eat foods packed with vitamin C…
Vitamin C consumption is another solution for those wondering how to get rid of dark circles and how to get rid of bags under eyes. Eating food rich in vitamin C helps your body produce collagen. Collagen is a protein your body produces, and one of its top qualities is that it keeps your skin – including the delicate skin under your eyes – healthy, hydrated and dark circle-free. Some foods that are rich in collagen-boosting vitamin C are yellow, red and green bell peppers, guava, strawberries, cabbage, oranges, grapefruit, lemon, tomatoes, peas, papaya, pineapple, mango, etc.
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