Homemade masks to help us fight the dark circles under the eyes
There are many factors that lead to the appearance of dark circles under the eyes.
Stress, lack of sleep, long hours at the computer are not the only culprits for them.
The good news is that we can fight this cosmetic problem by using homemade masks.
Here are the six most effective masks, for removing dark circles under the eyes:
1. Olive oil and lemon juice mask
Our first proposal is to make a mask with olive oil and lemon juice.
Put equal parts of both products into a bowl, then soak cotton pads and align your eyes.
Let the cotton pads stay for about 10-15 minutes.
Olive oil will help your skin become more gentle and mild and lemon juice will even out your skin tone.
If you suffer from pigmentation you can also trust that mask and apply it to the affected areas.
2.Compresses with ice water and yogurt
Applied directly to closed eyelids for 10 minutes this compress of ice water or cold yogurt influenced
remarkably beneficial effect on puffiness and dark circles around the eyes.
3.Nourishing Mask with avocado and almond oil
Almond oil is naturally anti-inflammatory, so it reduces puffy bags under the eyes and dark circles.
Avocado moisturizes the skin and promotes proper circulation because it contains essential fatty acids and vitamins B, E, and K.
Mix 3 slices of avocado with 5 drops of almond oil and apply around the eyes.
Leave it for 5 minutes and rinse with cold water.
4.Mask with cucumber and lemon juice
Cucumber has astringent properties which are extremely useful for tired eyes.
So it is one of the most effective and popular ways of removing dark circles under the eyes.
Cucumber soothes the complexion, reduces inflammation, soothes the eyes, closes the pores, reduces puffiness
under the eyes. Grate half cucumber and leave it in the fridge for one hour.
Add lemon juice and soak two cotton pads in the mixture.
Put a swab on the eyes for about 15 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.
5.Mask with yolk and honey for wrinkles around the eyes
Honey will hydrate your skin and the egg yolk will help it to heal small cracks in the outer skin layer,
leaving you with visibly smoother skin.
Mix 1 egg yolk and 2 tablespoons honey and apply as a mask, be careful not to enter the eye.
Leave the mask to act for 5-10 minutes and rinse.
6. Potato mask
This mask effectively removes dark circle under the eyes and can also be done in several ways.
Grate the potato wholesale grater (or cut it into circles) and imposed potato compress on your eyes for 20 minutes.
If you are cooking mashed potatoes you can apply it under your eyes and leave it for about 20 minutes.
The effect is also that good.
In both cases after the procedure rinse with lukewarm water. But do not overdo it with potato masks –
if the cucumber is suitable for everyday use, potatoes should not be applied more than once a week!