There are some home remedies that may help to temporarily diminish the appearance of dark circles under the eyes, and prevent dark circles from worsening.


Remedy#1

• Be sure to drink enough water. Hydration Calculator: How much water do you need?

Remedy#2

• Wear sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30 under the eyes to prevent skin weakening caused by sun damage.

Remedy#3

• Get plenty of rest.

Remedy#4

• Apply plain cool teabags over closed eyes. Don’t use herbal teabags, because most aren't as effective.

Remedy#5

• Apply cool cucumber slices over closed eyes for 15 minutes.

Remedy#6

• Be careful not to consume too much dietary salt. Start by learning about sources of sodium in the diet.

Remedy#7

• Apply vitamin K cream. Although studies haven't looked at the use of topical vitamin K for dark circles under the eyes, preliminary studies have found that vitamin K may help with bruising.

Remedy#8

• Vitamin C helps to strengthen blood vessel walls. Quiz: Are you getting enough vitamin C?

Remedy#9

• The dietary supplements grape seed extract and pycnogenol contain antioxidant pigments that may help to strengthen blood vessels. They should be used under medical supervision by people on "blood-thinning" drugs such as Coumadin (warfarin) and aspirin.

Remedy#10

• Certain foods, such as cranberries, blueberries, bilberries, tea (green and black), black currant, onions, legumes, and parsley also contain these antioxidant pigments.

Remedy#11

• Eat kidney-balancing foods. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a bluish cast under the eyes are due to an imbalance in kidney energy. Learn more about kidney yang deficiency and foods to eat.

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