How to Minimize Under Eye Circles

You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars at your local beauty store or spa to reduce those much-hated under eye circles. In fact, there are lots of ways to treat them with products you have right at home. Just follow these easy steps to minimize under eye circles.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Get plenty of sleep and treat allergies or skin conditions such as eczema. Though an obvious solution, most under eye circles are caused by lack of rest and skin damage from illness.
2. Place cool cucumber slices or black tea bags over your eyes for 20 to 30 minutes each day. These natural remedies minimize the swelling and redness associated with dark under eye circles and bags.
3. Cover your eyes with thin potato slices for 10 to 20 minutes each day. Potatoes contain the skin lightening enzyme catecholase which is used in many retail cosmetic products and aids in restoring discolored skin areas.
4. Apply Vitamin E or olive oil directly to under eye circles and dark spots. Break open a capsule (or purchase a cream if desired) and lightly dab the contents on your under eye circles. Vitamin E and olive oil contain hydrating ingredients that reduce the appearance of circles.
5. Drink plenty of water (8 to 10 eight-ounce glasses a day) and take a multi-vitamin regularly. Under eye circles are sometimes caused by a lack of hydration or balance of nutrients in the body and are easily treated by restoring these levels.