Dark circles are generally observed in elderly people as their skin near the eyes gets thinner and becomes dark with aging. But now a days it is also seen in people with below 40 years of age due to anxiety, stress, tiredness, lack of sleep and hyper pigmentation.

The following tips can be followed to get rid of dark circles :

• Add 1/2 tea spoon of lemon juice in 1 tea spoon of tomato juice.To make a paste, add little amount of basin powder and turmeric. Mix them and allow it stand for sometime. After 10 minutes, apply this paste on dark circles. It should be repeated for some days regularly so that the pigmentation is reduced.
• Take a piece of cotton and dip it in the kheera juice (cucumber) or potato juice and apply under the eyes.
• Cotton dipped in rose water can also be used for the same purpose.
• Keep the used tea bags in deep fridge for some time, after they get chilled take them out and keep on eyes and relax.
• Gently massage with almond oil around the eyes daily before going to bed. If it is done daily, the change can be observed within three weeks.
• Make a smooth paste of pudina (mint) leaves and apply on the dark circles. After 20 minutes, wash it with lukewarm water.
• This problem can be prevented if diet rich in vitamin C, iron and vitamin E is taken.

With all these tips, drinking more water and sufficient sleep should be there as basic requirements.

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