Treatment for Dark Circles
There are several causes to this problem:
* hereditary - yes we can inherit them from our parents or grandparents
* age - one of the main factors due to the aging and drying out of the skin below the eyes
* lack of sleep - plays a big role in the development of these circles, try get at least 8 hours of sleep a night
* stress - one of the most common causes in this fast paced life we live, what with worrying about our family, lack of money and workload etc.
* nutrient deficiency - unhealthy diets also play a big role in the development of this under eye problem
* dehydration - lack of fluid intake can also cause this problem, try to drink at least 2 liters of water a day
Natural products to treat this problem
1) Rose water - this product has been used for generations in the care of the dark area under the eyes, dampen a cotton ball with this water and gently massage the under eye area with it for about 5 minutes, in 2 to 3 weeks you will see a marked improvement
2) Tea bags - a good old used teabag that has cooled down will also assist in the removing of this blemish, try doing this every time you have made more than one cup of tea, leave the bags on the eyes for about 10 minutes
3) Honey and almond oil - make a concoction of these two ingredients and apply to the area every night before bedtime, the results will speak for themselves
4) Cucumber - thin slices applied over closed eyes twice a day [for 15 - 20 mins] can help prevent and reduce the appearance of dark circles under the eyes by relieving stress and cooling down the area around the eye.
5) Mint and lime - make a paste of mint leaves, add a couple of drops of lime juice to this paste and apply to the dark circle every day for about 15 minutes [careful don't get into the eye as it will burn], you will see a difference to the dark blemish within 2 weeks. visit site
Start treating the area as soon as you see a dark circle starting, do not wait till it is pronounced as it will take a lot longer to remove once it is firmly established.
