How to Treat Dark Eye Circles

Chronic dark eye circles could be a symptom of several things. You're not getting enough sleep, you're not eating a healthful diet, perhaps you inherited them or you it may just be due to aging. There are many inexpensive and simple treatments for dark eye circles you can make at home.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Apply peeled and grated raw potato to your eyes at least three times per week. Leave the potatoes on your eyes overnight if possible.
2. Soak cotton balls in cucumber juice or slice a fresh cucumber and apply them to your eyes. Leave them on for 15 minutes for a relaxing treatment that helps reduce dark eye circles.
3. Massage almond oil into the skin surrounding your eyes at bedtime. Try this for two weeks to see results.
4. Practice pranayama, which is a controlled breathing exercise. Try this everyday for at least five minutes to reduce stress. Visit the Yoga Site website for information on how to practice pranayama.
5. Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated can help reduce dark eye circles.
6. Eat a healthful diet containing fresh fruits and vegetables.
7. Get plenty of restful sleep.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have dark eye circles that don't respond to any of these treatments, visit your doctor to make sure there isn't an underlying health concern.
• Avoid taking too much vitamin A or too much Retin-A. This may cause issues with the liver, which can cause dark eye circles.
• Avoid too much sugar. Many times it can cause insulin problems, which can lead to eye puffiness and dark eye circles.
• Avoid too much salt. Salt can cause fluid retention, which can lead to dark eye circles.