How to Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Eyes

There are various reasons why we get dark circles but the main reasons are usually due to fatigue, allergies or heredity.

Regardless of the cause, here are a few home remedies for how to get rid of dark circles under the eyes that relieve puffiness, discoloration and restore a refreshed look.

1. Get plenty of rest. Lack of rest and fatigue is a big contributor to dark circles. This is probably due to the fact that lack of sleep can make your skin pale and it has also been known to reduce circulation somewhat. Try to get at least 8 hours of quality sleep a night remembering that drugs, alcohol and stress greatly affect the quality of your sleep.

2. Apply an eye cream containing vitamin K and retinol. Dark circles may be caused by a deficiency of vitamin K and it has been found that the combination of Vitamin K and Retinol significantly reduces discoloration and puffiness around the eyes.

3. Don't rub your eyes. Our eyes often get itchy from allergies or other irritants and as a result we rub our eyes. If your eyes are itchy don't rub them, by doing so you break the small capillaries beneath your skin which causes puffiness and discoloration.
Apply a small amount of Blistex’s Lip Medex under your eyes. This can also reduce the dark circles. Unfortunately this can make your eyes water a little at first, however give it a few minutes for your eyes to adjust and you'll find that it does actually work.

4. Dark circles may be caused by inflamed or enlarged veins beneath the skin. Try taking Butchers Broom Root. Taken daily, this common herb (used to treat weak circulation, hemorrhoids and varicose veins) has been effective in reducing dark circles.

5. It helps a lot to treat your skin while you sleep. There are overnight facial masks you can get that may help puffiness and discoloration but you can also make your own. Covering your eyes with a cold cloth compress while you sleep can help a lot.

6. First thing in the morning lie down in a calm, quiet place and apply cool tea bags or cucumber slices to your closed eyes. Lie quietly for 15 minutes. The tannin in the tea bags reduces swelling and discoloration; the cucumber slices will reduce puffiness while refreshing the appearance of skin around the eyes. You can also place over your eyes a cold washcloth wrapped in ice cubes or cold spoons.

7. Take your vitamins. It's important to note that dark circles under the eyes are sometimes caused by light carbon deposits that come from incomplete protein digestion. Poor protein digestion can come from insufficient hydrochloric acid in your stomach that could be caused from a lack of B6 and Folic Acid. You may not be absorbing B6 or folic acid and need to take in these vitamins in a different form or another way. You should check with your doctor on this if you think this might be a cause.