Get rid of dark circles with these 6 tips

Wondering how to get rid of dark circles? Worry not! Here, Onmanorma brings to you a few tried and tested solutions to tackle those ugly marks that ruin your confidence.

» Almond oil

Almond oil acts quickly on the delicate skin around the eyes. Regular use of almond oil can help get rid of under eye darkness. Massage almond oil well around your eyes before sleep. Leave it overnight and wash off with plenty of cold water in the morning. Repeat daily for best results.

» Raw potatoes

Raw potatoes have natural bleaching agents in them, which reduces the dark circles as well as puffiness around your eyes. Extract half a spoon of potato juice. Soak cotton balls in it and leave it on your eyelids. Remove and wash after 15-20 minutes. As an alternative, you may also use potato slices around the eyelids.

» Rose water

Rose water is a cooling agent and also has mild astringent properties. It is also a great skin toner. Dip cotton balls in rose water and place them around your eyes. Leave them on for 15 minutes. Repeat often for desired results.

» Lemon juice

Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C. It also has excellent skin lightening properties. Dip cotton balls in lemon juice and apply on the eyelids. You may even mix Bengal gram powder with lemon juice and apply the paste around the darkened areas. Repeat twice or thrice every week.

» Green tea bags

Tea bags are rich in antioxidants. They help remove dark circles to a great extent. Place tea bags in cold water or fridge and keep them on your eyes. Remove after 15 minutes. Repeat till you get desired results.

» Cold milk

Milk is a great cleanser and toner. Take cotton balls and dip them in cold milk. Place them over the eyelids for about 15 minutes. Wash off with cold water. Use as often as required.

» Tomatoes

Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants. They also act as great toners. Mix lemon juice along with tomato juice and apply on eyelids. Wash off after 15 minutes.

» Cucumbers

Cucumber is a great cooling agent. Place slices of cucumber on the dark areas around your eyelids. Repeat daily for best results