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Dark circles under your eyes? 6 natural, inexpensive home remedies

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Dark circles under your eyes? 6 natural, inexpensive home remedies
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Dark circles under your eyes are due to excessive production of melanin and dilation of the capillaries under the eyes. Often, their causes are hereditary, but they can also be due to a lack of sleep, smoking or pollution. Are you looking for a natural method to get rid of them, without applying chemical products to your skin? Here are 6 natural treatments that you can make at home, which cost little to nothing!

1) Green tea bags instead of slices of cucumber

Green tea is an excellent natural remedy for reducing dark circles because it is very high in antioxidants. It can reduce the inflammation responsible for the appearance of dark circles and it increases blood circulation in the area.

Ingredients

  • 2 green tea bags
  • 1 cup of hot water (250 ml)

Method

  • Heat the water for 10 minutes and allow the tea bags to infuse in the hot water.
  • Put the whole lot in the fridge. Once the teabags are cold, place them on your eyes for 15 minutes.
  • Repeat every day until the dark circles disappear.

2) Miraculous rose water

Rose water naturally hydrates and tones the skin. The antioxidants, vitamins and minerals it contains fortify and regenerate skin cells.

Ingredients

  • 6 rose petals
  • ½ cup of water (125 ml)

Method

  • Put the rose petals (chopped) into a pot filled with a half a cup of water and place it on a low heat for 40 minutes. Add more water if needed.
  • Leave it to cool until it is lukewarm and apply it to your eyes with some cotton wool.
  • Repeat morning and evening.

3) Tomato mask

Tomatoes are very rich in antioxidants, including lycopene, which will work on dark circles by reducing inflammation around your eyes.

Ingrédients

  • 1 tomato
  • ½ teaspoon of cold lemon juice (2 ml)
  • 1 pinch of turmeric

Method

  • Crush a tomato and add the lemon and turmeric, mixing to obtain a thick paste.
  • Apply the paste to your eye contours and leave to work for 15 minutes.
  • Rinse, wipe your skin and moisturise.
  • Apply this mask only at night, avoiding sun exposure.