Reducing darkness under eyes

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Saturday, March 13, 2021 6:00 PM

Skin care

Following the right steps in skin care helps prevent the appearance of blackness under the eyes , and that care journey begins by getting enough sleep and rest, as well as reducing the intake of salty foods; This is to reduce the swelling of the eyes, which may lead to a worsening of the situation, and the moisture of the skin must be maintained by using a skin lotion that contains gentle ingredients that prevent irritation in that sensitive area, and follow that by using sunblock; To prevent the negative effect of sunlight on the skin. [1]


Stay away from sugars

What we eat affects our bodies, and it is indicated to avoid eating foods that contain processed sugars, and to focus on eating foods rich in antioxidants; This is because relying on a diet that includes high levels of antioxidants along with low levels of sugars helps reduce inflammation in the body in general and the skin in particular. [2]


Home recipes for darkening under the eyes

There are many home recipes that can be used to reduce or treat blackness under the eyes , including the following: [3]

  • Tomatoes: Tomatoes help get rid of dark circles, soften the skin and increase its freshness effectively, by making a mixture consisting of a teaspoon of tomato juice with a teaspoon of lemon juice, and applying it under the eyes for 10 minutes, then washing it, and repeating the process twice a day And you can make a drink of tomato juice and lemon with some mint leaves, to get the desired result.
  • Cold bags: This method is applied by soaking tea bags or chamomile bags in water, then cooling them by placing them in the refrigerator for some time, after which they are used by placing them on the eyes and regularly on that to get rid of dark circles .


References

  1. Cheryl Wischhover (11-21-2016), “6 Ways to Improve the Look of Under-Eye Circles , ” www.elle.com , Retrieved 1-27-2018 . Edited.
  2. Jane Rice (4-8-2014), "Eye Spy: 7 natural ways to erase under-eye circles" , www.wellandgood.com , Retrieved 27-1-2018. Edited.
  3. Shreya Iyer (3-1-2018), "11 Easy Home Remedies to Get Rid of Dark Circles" , www.indiatimes.com , Retrieved 27-1-2018. Edited.