There are many individuals that have those under eye dark circles. If you take a look around you, I am sure you will spot a few. Do you happen to be one of them? If so, then you and I have something in common. Not too long ago, I was dealing with those pesky dark under eye circles myself, until I came across a list of these home made recipes. Below, you are going to find a list of ten home made recipes for under eye dark circles that will brighten up your eye skin in no time.

But let’s start with mentioning a few reasons why the dark circles appear in the first place.

Why These Nasty Dark Circles Appear:

1. There are many cases where I have seen dark circles as a heredity train. The skin that is located around the eyes is the most thinnest and delicate on the whole body. Dark circles that are under the eyes are actually blood vessels that you can see through the skin. They produce a dark bluish tint.

2. Another common factor of those dark circles are allergies. When you rub your eyes, it can break those small capillaries under the skin, which will cause discoloration and puffiness. If the root of the problem is allergies, then just treat those allergies.

3. It is also stated that dark circles under the eye could be a sign of kidney weakness.

4. Also, those dark circles and puffiness under the eyes are thought to be a deficiency in lack of antioxidants or vitamin K in the diet.

5. It is also believed that having a lack of mineral iron can be the cause.

6. Iron deficiency could point to anemia, which is a serious condition and will require some treatment.

You can learn more about it in 4 Things That Cause Your Under Eye Dark Circles and Puffiness post.

But meanwhile, while you are still working on removing the cause of your dark circle, try these 10 Home Made Recipes that’ll greatly improve your eye skin condition for brighter more youthful eyes!

1. Sleep in

Do you know what the first natural remedy is that we are going to tell you? This is one of the most common and important remedies. Do you know lack of sleep could be the cause of those dark circles? With that said, we believe you should start making sure you get at least seven to nine hour of sleep each night. It is believed that the average person needs at least eight hours of sleep each night so that they will not be tired throughout the day. It’s hard to believe that a simple technique such as getting more sleep could eliminate that problem. I try to get the required sleep each night so that I do not have those circles. However, if this technique does not work for you, then we highly recommend you moving forward to the next step.

2.  Eat Healthy

Believe it or not, what you eat really does count. When you eat healthy, have a balanced diet and drink lots of water, you may eliminate those annoying things under the eyes. You should also make sure you get lots of minerals and vitamins each day. Don’t forget to eat lots of vegetables and fruits. Cabbage, leafy greens and spinach are perfect. In fact, everyday, you should consume at least two cups of spinach. Who wouldn’t want to eat spinach? I personally believe it is good.
You should stay away from foods that are too salty. Why/ Because those salty foods are known for causing your body to hold water. When you hold water in your body, you will get bloating and puffiness, especially noticeable under you eye.

3. Try Asian Pear

Have you ever heard of Asian pear? Asian pear is a crunchy and juicy fruit that has been in Chinese herbalists’ minds for many years. Would you believe it if we told you this would be a way to lighten up those circles? Asian Pear, also known as Fuji pears have tons of antioxidants, copper and vitamin C in them.

4. Apply Washcloth

As you are sleeping, you can treat your skin. Right before you go to bed, put a washcloth over your eyes. The wash cloth should contain cold water. When morning time comes, you are going to notice an improvement in your eyes. This is one of the easiest methods out there. I have personally tried it and found that it really does work.

5. Try Cucumber and Tea Bags

This fifth method is something that is very popular and has been used throughout history. Get some cucumber slices and apply them to your eyes. If you do not want to use cucumber slices, then you can use tea bags and put them over your eyes. The cucumber slices are perfect for reducing the puffiness. The tannin, which is found in tea is perfect for getting rid of the discoloration and swelling. During this process, you will need to lay down, close your eyes and put the cucumber slices or caffeinated tea bags on your eyes. Make sure the cucumber slices are cold. You should do this method for ten minutes each day.