If you have dark circles under eyes, you might think that you have a medical problem. The truth is that it is most likely not caused by any medical or internal problem, although it is one of the top two problems that dermatologists are concerned about.

One thing is for sure though, having these dark circles and eye bags will get you looks that are embarrassing, humiliating, and it will definitely make you look a lot older than your age because you’ll appear stressed out and overworked.

While it’s usually important to find out why you are having a particular problem, oftentimes it’s not easy to know 100%.  Even when you go to a doctor, he or she can’t even tell for sure.  It’s normally a matter of process of elimination.  By this I mean you need to understand the risk factors, and then remove them one at a time.  By doing this you can narrow down the cause.  Of course, more importantly you can then move onto a solution.  This is where I hope you consider natural solutions first.

So, before discussing natural methods to help get rid of dark circles under eyes…

….it’s important that you first know some probable causes as to why you have these. Namely:

1. Nasal congestion – When you are experiencing nasal congestion, the veins from your eyes drain onto the nose area and in the end this leads to darker and dilated eyes and under eyes.
2. Eyelid swelling – Because of gravity, some fluids swell and form in your eyelids as you sleep, thus leading to dark circles.  (Hence some people finding some success to remove dark circles by keeping their heads elevated at night while they sleep)
3. From other skin diseases – There are other skin conditions that lead to dark under eyes like atopic eczema.
4. Inherited – Yes, even dark circles can be congenital because of your parents’ genes.
5. Lack of sleep – Most people know that the reason for dark circles under eyes can be lack of sleep.  While it’s a very “generic” reason it is a factor in some cases
6. Lifestyle – If you are smoking or you are exposed to UVA light too often, you will have dark eye bags.  You diet also plays a big role in my opinion as well.
7. Womanly cycles – When you are pregnant or you are having your monthly period, your skin will look pale; thus, your under eyes, even if they’re not that dark, will show.
8. Make-up reactions – If you like putting on eye liner under your eyes and you are allergic to it or you do not remove it properly, it might affect your under eyes.  It’s very important to consistently remove your makeup at night.  I touch on that in this post where I also included a nice video on a method to remove your makeup with olive oil.
9. Vitamin intake – Less vitamin intake can also lead to having dark eye bags.  Again, this goes back to #6 in this list regarding lifestyle and diet

Now that you know the causes, it is now time to know the natural remedies you can use to prevent those dark circles under eyes from darkening even more.

• Slices of cucumber – Put cold slices of cucumber on your eyes for about 20 minutes. You can also use potatoes. By doing this, you will be able to let the blood circulation in your under eye area flow better.

• Almond powder + milk cream – Mix these two ingredients and gently massage it on the affected area. This is a good home remedy and is best done before you sleep.

• Lemon or tomato juice – A drop of lemon or tomato juice under your eyes will also help in eliminating dark circles. However, when you are doing this, make sure that you do not spill juice into your eyes because it might hurt. These fruits have high acidity.

• Diet – Adjust your diet. If you have been drinking lots of caffeinated drinks, it would be best if you cut down on it a bit. Fatty foods and sugared foods and drinks also lead to this. Make sure that you take everything in moderation.

These are natural dark circles under eyes remedies that you can follow. This is a better way to eliminate dark circles instead on relying on eye creams that do not work and even lead to side effects causing your dark circles under eyes to darken more.

Having dark circles under your eyes can really affect a person’s relationships with other people. Most people who have dark eye bags are often times deemed to be people who are depressed and sad. Although this may not be true for some people, it is still the connotation or the misconception when you have dark under eyes.

To prevent these humiliating labels, some people opt for eye cream for dark circles. Other people, however, believe that natural remedies are still the best. In whatever way you cure it, you should first know the reasons why you might have dark circles under your eyes.

Here are some of the causes, and then some natural remedies if you’re wondering how to get rid of dark circles:

Genes

Some people who have dark circles even though they sleep around 6-8 hours a day and are really not stressed out should start looking at their family tree. If your parents do not have dark circles under their eyes, try tracing it down to your grandparents. It is an unknown fact for some that dark circles under eyes are actually caused by their genes.

Make up

Another reason why you might have dark circles and are looking for remedies such as applying eye cream for dark circles can be your make up. Since smoky eyes are the “in” or the trendy thing right now with make-up, many women and even men put eye liner and dark shadows on their eyes.

This is okay as long as you already have tried and tested the product. However, if you are starting to notice that you now have dark circles under eyes, you might want to check on your make up. There is some make up that does not appeal to all skin types and causes irritation.

Another reason might be because you are not removing the make up properly, and it causes stains on the under eye area. Make sure that you remove your make up before you sleep.  Often times when you use eye cream for dark circles you are actually trying to cover up some of the makeup that you have previously used!

If you are thinking how you will be able to cure your dark under eyes, you can choose between natural or chemical remedies. The good thing about natural remedies is that they are really safe and you have nothing to worry about.

When it comes to chemical remedies like eye cream, you cannot be entirely sure if you can actually trust it. Why?

Since eye cream for dark circles uses certain chemicals unknown to you, you may have some harsh reactions to the product.

The skin is a very sensitive organ and any time you try to put something on it, you will risk your skin from getting infections and irritations. If you would like to redeem your under eye clarity, you should just stick to natural remedies that you can find in your kitchen like:

• Cucumber – put on your eyes for around 20 minutes a day, make sure it is cold

• Tea bags - put on your eyes for around 10 minutes before sleeping, make sure it is cold also

• Honey – put a little amount under eyes with some apple cider vinegar and a natural oil like lavender oil and let it stay for a few minutes

• Potatoes and almond oil

Here is a video of a nice mask you can make at home with some great, natural ingredients.  In includes honey and the other ingredients I mentioned above but also some egg as well.
 

If you want to continue spending money for eye cream for dark circles, then it’s up to you.

Yes, it can be the easiest way to cover them up and hide them.  However, there are options you can take in order to get rid of the naturally and permanently, and at a fraction of the price you would pay for expensive eye creams.  Watch this video to see what I mean.

When you’re trying to reduce dark circles under eyes, you don’t need an expensive eye cream to do the job.  In fact, look around your kitchen and you might just find the best home remedy for under eye circles.

But before we get to that, let’s talk about what causes these dark circles beneath our eyes. We already know that they make us look aged and tired, but what could be causing them to appear?

Typically, people blame dark under eye circles on their lack of sleep. This is true, lack of sleep does cause dark circles but it is not the only culprit.

There are certain things such as excessive smoking and drinking mixed with continuous late nights are also to be blamed. On the other hand, some people are just genetically predisposed to having them.

For example, if your parents had or have them then you are likely to get them too. You can also add aging to that list because as we age, the skin underneath our eyes gets thinner thus showing more of the blood vessels underneath it.

Sure, creams sound like a great solution when trying to reduce dark circles under eyes, but not all of them work. In fact, some even contain potentially toxic ingredients which might cause damage to both your skin and eyes. Luckily, there are other options.

Here’s a list of the various home remedies to reduce dark circles under eyes.

• Drinking plenty of water can definitely help reduce dark circles. Experts say that drinking 8 glasses of water a day would help keep your skin moisturized and dewy. Plus, it also helps in flushing out the various toxins which are often the cause of dark circles.

• Almond oil and honey are a great combination remedy for minimizing these under eye circles. Almond oil has great exfoliating qualities which help in activating the cells that would tighten the skin surrounding our eyes. Simply mix and equal amount of almond oil and honey, put it on the area where the under eye circles are, leave it on for about 10 minutes and then simply wash it off. Do this regularly and you’ll start seeing significant changes.

• Another great home remedy for these dark circles would be rose water. It has rejuvenating properties which are effective when it comes to relieving puffiness in the eyes as well as minimizing obvious dark circles. You simply have to soak cotton balls in about 6 or more drops of rose water. Apply this to your closed eyes for about 15 minutes before rinsing it off.

Here is a nice video of a demo on how to apply rose water

• Potato slices are also known to be very effective when trying to remove dark circles. You simply have to place a thin slice of potato on top of each eyelid for about 10 minutes. Your eyes will be “de-puffed” and feel refreshed right afterwards.

• Turmeric powder and pineapple juice are also great home remedies for dark circles under eyes because they care effective against free radical damage which is what often happens to the cells surrounding our eyes. Simply apply turmeric powder paste mixed with some pineapple juice onto the area, leave it on for 10 minutes and the rinse off. Do this regularly or alternate it with the other tips mentioned above and you’ll soon see significant difference.

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Having dark circles under your eyes is never a good thing. You will look drab instead of fab even if you are just in your 20s. You might look like you are a lot older than your age. Dark under eyes also makes you look sad, depressed, tired and stressed out.

Since nowadays, the overall impression of a person is really determined from his/her outside appearance first, you should look for ways to remove dark circles so that you can have a healthier social life.

But first, what could possibly lead you to this predicament? Here are things you should know and should avoid:

• Over-exposure to the sun – The sun produces UV rays that are bad for the skin if it is excessive. During hot summer days especially, make sure that you put on your sun glasses so that the sun will not directly target your eyes. This is a good way to prevent skin pigmentation that leads to darkening of the under eyes if you cannot really prevent yourself from exposing yourself to the sun.
• Under sleeping - If you have insomnia, it will really show not only in your under eyes but your whole aura. However, insomnia is another medical condition that you should consult with your doctor. If you do not have insomnia and you are only lacking sleep, it will also cause your eyes to darken. Try to sleep for at least 8 hours a day to prevent and remove dark circles.
• Hereditary - Sometimes having dark circles really runs in the blood. You can start blaming your parents now.
• Nasal congestion - If you are having problems nasally, they will really affect the circles around your eyes. This is because during nasal congestion, your blood circulation is troubled, thus it gets all stuck in the under eyes.

If you are under any of these conditions, you might want to look for natural remedies.

Why use natural remedies when you can actually go and purchase eye creams to remove dark circles, you ask?

Well…

Eye creams are not that safe and sometimes they lead you to have darker under eye circles depending on the reaction of the eye creams to your skin. It will be better to try these home remedies because not only is it all-natural but you can also save money since all of these can be found in your kitchen.

1. Cold tea bags – Putting cold tea bags on your eyes will prevent the swelling and will cause your blood circulation to increase, thus removing dark stains under your eyes.
2. Cucumber slices – Like cold tea bags, you can also put cucumber slices that are cold on your eyes for about 20 minutes to help soothe and increase blood flow.
3. Drops of lemon – You can apply lemon juice or even tomato juice under your eyes to make the dark circles lighten.

These are some of the best, tried and tested home natural remedies to remove dark circles.

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The thing is that as we get older, our skin gets thinner and starts to lose both fat and collagen. These dark circles can also be hereditary. Now, there are many ways to conceal these dark circles such as using makeup, but won’t it better if you could feel confident even if you didn’t have any on?

Well, you need not resort to all sorts of artificial solutions for your problem because there are various things at home that are all natural which you can use to help you get rid of or totally remove your under eye circles.

Sure, you can give one of the many eye cream for dark circles that are available a chance, but did you know that most of the time these creams only address the symptoms and don’t really get to the root of the problem?

Whereas a natural remedy would fix that for you along with the symptoms. Interested?

All Natural Remedies For Dark Circles Under Eyes:

Water

Did you know that dehydration is one of the top reasons why people develop these under eye circles? Experts recommend that you drink 8 glasses of water, all at 8 ounces, each day to help moisturize your skin. Doing this would also help flush out the toxins and lighten dark circles. Plus, it’s good for your body too.

Almond Oil and Honey

Almond oil is known to have great exfoliating properties and is also known to help activate the cells surrounding the under eye area so that they tighten and remove dark circles. All you need to do is mix equal amounts of almond oil and honey together, apply it to your dark circles and leave it there for 10 minutes before washing it off.

Do this regularly.

Cucumber and Lemon Juice

Since these two are quite rich in vitamin C, they are known to pack a punch when it comes to preventing damage caused by free radicals thereby making them great for helping minimize dark circles under eyes. You simply have to mix two teaspoons of grated cucumber with a half teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply it under your eyes and leave it on for 15 minutes before rinsing it off.

Tea Bags

Green tea, the kind that many of us drink on a daily basis has plenty of antioxidant properties that would help a lot when it comes to reducing and eventually clearing dark under eye circles. It contains plenty of catechins and polyphenols which are known to help remedy this problem. All you need to do is place cold green tea bags on your closed eyes for 15 minutes each day.

So there you have it, just a few of the top natural remedies for dark circles under eyes which you can try at home.

IMPORTANT: If you’d like to discover how to permanently REMOVE dark circles under eyes, eye bags and puffy eyes… and get the flawless skin around eyes you’ve always wanted… then take a minute and watch THIS video right now!

What are dark circles under eyes causes? As you all know, the skin below our eyes is very thin and there are times when the veins underneath it are very visible thus giving it a dark appearance.

Now, there are many reasons why this happens.

For example, it could be due to lack of sleep and fatigue. This is one of the most common reasons why people develop dark circles underneath their eyes and the truth is that it would only get darker if they don’t get enough sleep. However, even though this is the most common reason it doesn’t mean that it’s the only one.

Under eye circles can be caused by so many different things such as our daily habits like drinking too much alcoholic drinks and excessive smoking. Ever notice how some people look older than they are?

This is because of the circles beneath their eyes. It tends to age people and make them look tired and disinterested all the time.

Dark circles can also be brought about by age. As we get older, the skin under our eyes thins even further thus showing the bruise like color of the veins beneath it. This is why many experts recommend that people start taking the necessary steps as early as possible when it comes to making the skin in that area of the eye healthier.

Besides the reasons mentioned above, under eye circles can also hereditary. If your parents had or have them then you are also predisposed to getting them as well. Basically, it can be because of your genes.

Taking certain medications which affect your blood vessels can also create circles under your eyes. As we have mentioned above, the skin there is very thin thus dilated blood vessels are immediately visible.

Now that we’ve talked about dark circles under eyes causes, let’s move on to the various remedies which you can use to minimize it…

Eye creams come in many different kinds. Some are expensive and some are quite affordable, but if there’s one thing that a lot of these have in common is the fact that they only work on the symptoms and not the actual problem.

Sure, they lighten the dark circles but they don’t completely remove it. Basically, they’ve just concealed it for the time being. Besides, some of these have potentially harmful ingredients which can damage your skin and eyes.

This is why many people recommend home made and natural remedies to help remove dark circles. Green tea bags are a great place to start because these will refresh your eyes and reduce the dark circles. You can also give cucumber slices a try as they are known to help reduce eye puffiness as well as refresh your eyes.

Lastly, make sure that you are always hydrated by drinking 8 glasses of water each and every day. Doing this would make your skin softer, dewier and healthier looking because it cleans away the toxins underneath the skin which contributes to dark circles under eyes causes. So there you have it, the causes and remedies for dark under eye circles.