5 Homemade Remedies For Dark Circles, Puffiness And Wrinkles

It is hard to get rid of dark circles and they tend to make our look tired, stressed, and old. They can be caused by sun exposure, stress, ageing, and lack of sleep, allergies and even heredity. Dark circles and under eye bags can really break your confidence. By taking plenty rest and care of your eyes, it is also necessary to exercise on a daily basis as it helps in increasing the oxygen supply to the optic nerves and reduces the pressure on the eyes.

# Homemade potato, honey and olive oil face mask

This homemade mask will helpful in lighten dark circles and bags under your eyes, also nourishing and smoothing skin.

Potatoes are a good source of vitamin A, beta-carotene and antioxidants – important for nourishing the skin.

Olive oil is known to be really effective in smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

Preparation

1 small potato
1 tablespoon honey
2-3 drops olive oil

Method

Peel the potato
Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

Apply

Apply it carefully under your eyes .
Let it sit for 25-30 minutes and then wash off with warm water.
Use this mask twice a week.

# Cucumber and lemon face mask

This natural under eye mask will reduce dark circles or bags under your eye area by smoothing and hydrating the skin.

Cucumber has harsh properties which are refreshing and extremely beneficial for tired eyes. It is one of the most effective cures for dark circles.

Preparation

½ of a large cucumber
½ teaspoon lemon juice

Method

Peel the cucumber
Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

Apply

Apply it carefully with cotton pad under your eyes
Let it sit for 10-15 minutes and then wash off with warm water.

# Almond oil & lemon under eye mask

Lemons are great source of vitamins C and B, riboflavin, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, proteins and carbohydrates.

Almond oil contains vitamin E as well as other necessary minerals such as magnesium and calcium, and vitamin D. It also has a high level of fat.

Preparation

1 tablespoon almond oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

Apply

Apply it carefully with cotton pad under your eyes
Let it sit for 20-25 minutes and then wash off with cold water.
You can also apple it for whole night.

# Turmeric and lemon mask for eyes

Turmeric is known for its healing as well as its brightening properties. As well as lemon juice is used to lighten eye dark circles as well as cool the skin.

Preparation

2 teaspoons of turmeric powder
2 teaspoon of lemon juice

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

Apply

Apply it carefully with cotton pad under your eyes
Let it sit for 20-25 minutes and then wash off with plain water.

# Almond oil under eye mask

Almond oil is used as a great hydrator, and when it apple on the under eyes, it will help to refresh and reduce darkness.

Preparation

2 teaspoon almond oil
2 teaspoon honey

Method

Mix all above ingredients in a bowl and make a paste of it

Apply

Apply it carefully with cotton pad under your eyes
Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and then wash off with plain water.