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Cucumber To Get Rid Of Dark Circles

Dark circles is a common problem these days. Hectic lifestyle, lack of sleep, improper diet, stress and poor skin care are major causes of under eye dark circles. There are many ways to get rid of those dark under eye circles.

Instead of wasting money on cosmetic products, it is best to treat the problem from the core. The skin under the eyes is very soft and delicate. It is thin and has no oil glands, so the area requires extra care. To get rid of dark circles under the eyes, you need to try some home remedies.

You might have seen many women applying cucumber slices on the eyes. It is actually a very effective home remedy that can treat dark circles and also soothe the tired eyes. Here are few ways to use cucumber and get rid of dark circles.

Cucumber To Get Rid Of Dark Circles

Ways To Use Cucumber And Treat Dark Circles:

Chilled Slices: Wash your face with lukewarm water for 4-5 minutes. Pat dry. Cut two slices of a fresh cucumber and place them on your eyes. Relax for 10-15 minutes. If you use chilled cucumber, it would be best as the cold slices helps soothe the tired eyes even better. Remove the slices and rinse your face with cold water. Do this thrice a week to get rid of under eye dark circles.

Cucumber Juice: You can also massage your face including under the eyes area with cucumber juice. It will cleanse the skin and lighten dark circles.

Grated Cucumber: If you want, you can mix grated cucumber with sandalwood powder and massage under the eyes. It can help you get rid of dark circles easily.

Cucumber Massage: Cut two slices from a cucumber and then soak them in ice cold water for five minutes. Take it out and massage on closed eyes. It will relax the tired eyes and also treat puffiness around the eyes.

Try these ways to treat under eye dark circles using cucumber. Be careful so that you do not hurt your eyes.

Story first published: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 17:35 [IST]
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