5 eye masks to get rid of dark circles

Try these natural masks to soothe the delicate skin under your eyes and improve its complexion.

Dark circles are a common cause of concern, they not only make you look tired and exhausted but also make you appear older than your age. These natural masks will help you soothe the delicate skin under your eyes and improve its complexion. You may also want to try these yoga asanas to get rid of dark circles.

Tomato and lemon mask

Being a great skin lightening agent, tomato will help improve the complexion of the area around the eyes. Lemon has moisturising properties that promote smooth skin and shrink blood vessels and fluid retention under the eyes.

• Squeeze the juice of a tomato into a bowl.
• Also squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the same. Mix them well with the help of a spoon.
• Now carefully apply this mixture under your eyes.
• Leave it off for an hour and rinse it off with cold water.

Turmeric and pineapple juice mask

The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in turmeric can be very effective in treating dark circles. Pineapple juice is an amazing skin toner and can provide a very soothing effect to your eyes.

• Put 2 teaspoons turmeric powder in a bowl and add 3 teaspoons pineapple juice to it.
• Stir the mixture gently until it becomes like a paste.
• Apply this paste under your eyes and wash it off after half an hour.
• You can apply this paste every morning to get visible results.

Potato, olive oil and honey mask

Potatoes have natural bleaching properties that can help lighten dark circles. Olive oil will help improve circulation and tighten the skin around the eyes. Honey helps in nourishing and moisturising the affected area. Also read how potato helps in removing tan and dark spots.

• Peel a medium sized potato and grate it finely.
• Now add 1 tablespoon of honey to the grated potato.
• Also add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture and combine well.
• Apply the mixture on your under eye area and leave it off for half an hour.
• Wash it off with warm water.
• Apply this paste every alternate day before going to bed to lighten dark circles.

Cucumber and lemon juice mask

Cucumber possesses astringent properties that are refreshing and soothing for your tired eyes. It can also reduce the inflammation under your eyes and enhance the complexion of the area. Here are some more beauty benefits of cucumber.

• Grate half a cucumber so well that you get the juice out of it.
• Now place the cucumber juice in the fridge for an hour.
• Squeeze the juice of half a lemon to the cucumber.
• Soak two cotton pads in the mixture and apply them on your eyes.
• Leave them on for 15 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.

Mint and honey eye mask

Mint leaves have cooling properties which can help refresh tired eyes. Besides, mint also help antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can minimise dark circles around your eyes.

• Crush a handful of mint leaves and add 1 tablespoon of honey to it.
• Now apply the freshly crushed mint mixture all around your eyes.
• Leave it for 15 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
• Use this mask every night before sleeping to diminish dark circles.

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