How can I get rid of the dark cirlces around my eyes without spending a lot of money?

The area under the eyes is very delicate and the skin in this area is thinner than it is on other parts of the body. As such the blood vessels that are present below the skin are easily visible, giving the appearance of dark circles. This becomes especially pronounced when the blood vessels dilate. The eyes are surrounded by pads of fat which are held in place by muscles that surround the eye lids. With age, these muscles and the skin surrounding them become less elastic resulting in sagging. When the skin sags, the blood vessels beneath become more visible. Under eye dark circles are also seen to have hereditary factors and if someone in your family has this problem, you are at a higher risk of suffering from it. This could be due to the fact that in some people, the skin under the eyes is more transparent and if you have had dark circles since you were young, this could be a genetic trait.

People with fair skin also find that the dark circles under the eyes appear more pronounced. Lack of sleep or inadequate sleep tends to cause the blood vessels to become more visible. Increased exposure to the sun can also result in age spots in the under eye area which leads to the weakening of the skin and dark circles. Accumulation of fluid can cause the blood vessels to become dilated. This could arise due to excessive salt intake or cigarette smoking. Weight loss that takes place suddenly and in large amounts or improper nutrition can also make the face look sunken thereby leading to the appearance of dark circles. Infections of the skin such as eczemas or allergies can also cause dark circles. Certain medications are known to cause the dilation of the blood vessels, leading to darkened skin under the eyes.

In order to reduce and prevent dark circles under the eyes, it is essential to ensure that you get an adequate amount of good quality sleep every night. You can also try elevating your head slightly and sleeping, as this will prevent fluid from accumulating in the lower eye lids and the area below the eyes. There are also many simple home remedies that can help in reducing dark circles. These involve the use of ingredients that are easily available at home and hence are not expensive at all. A mixture of lemon juice and tomato juice may be applied to the darkened areas under the eyes. You can also make a paste of turmeric and pineapple juice and apply this to your skin. The juice of potato and cucumber may also be mixed and applied to the dark circles. An effective remedy for getting rid of dark circles is to apply rose water over the entire area before you go to bed.

answered by G M

It is not necessary to spend a lot of money on getting rid of dark circles around the eyes. Most commercially available products for this problem are unnecessary and ineffective, and should therefore be avoided. Dark circles, although they are usually seen as a skin problem or as an effect of fatigue, are usually caused by something entirely different - nasal congestion. This may seem to have nothing to do with dark circles at first, but recent studies have indicated that there is a clear connection.

The skin of the face is very thin and delicate, and the skin under the eyes is particularly so. As a result, blood vessels beneath the skin, although they cannot be seen clearly, give a dark tinge to the skin in this area. To some extent, this may be hereditary, in which case there is little that can be done about it. But very often, blood vessels are visible through the skin only when they dilate, and this is something that usually happens during nasal congestion. Common allergies are usually responsible for this situation, and in some cases, the allergies may directly cause the dark circles, without causing any congestion. It may therefore be a good idea for you to spend some money on an allergy test instead of on creams and lotions. In case you do not want to go through this expense, you can try to detect your allergy on your own. Keep an eye out for any foods or other substances that seem to worsen your dark circles. This can be quite difficult however, which is why a test is advisable.

Anemia is thought to be another condition that contributes to dark circles. Treating it is a bit more difficult however; if you think you may have anemia, you should consult a doctor. There are different types of anemia, and the treatment varies depending upon what is causing the condition.

Other factors that are commonly thought to cause dark circles are fatigue and dehydration. Not all doctors agree about these causes, but there is certainly no harm in getting rid of them. Ensure that you get enough rest daily, and ensure that you drink at least 8 glasses of water through the day, maybe more if you engage in strenuous physical activity or the temperature is high. If you are unable to find out the cause of the dark circles and unable to treat them, you can try the traditional remedy of placing cucumber slices on your eyes.

answered by G M

Dark circles cures-

1. Apply lemon juice on the dark circle and let it remain for 4-8 hours.
2. An even application of clarified cow's butter on the dark circles every night is good.
3. Check out for anaemia, thryotoxicity etc. Search the cause and take the remedy for it.
4. Whilst you can take a homeopathic remedy called Hemamilis 30 5 pills, 2 times daily for 15 days.
5. Take bio chemic remedies called natrum mur 3x and kali sulph 3x, take 3 tablets from each that is 6 tablets 3 times a day for 1 month.

answered by D M K