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How to get rid of dark circles

Updated on: Oct 26, 2010, 17:57:17 IST
Hindustan Times | By , New Delhi
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Sick of those bags under your eyes that make you look ill at all points of time? Here are some natural remedies to get rid of those ugly dark circles.

Natural remedies to get rid of dark circles.



1

Natural remedy:

Using natural remedies is the simplest way to get rid of those ugly undereye dark circles. Household or garden items are tried and tested options that come handy.



2

Cucumber mania:

Thick cucumber slices have long been used to reduce puffiness and refresh the skin around the eyes, providing a fast an instant relief for tired and puffy eyes. Place a slice over each eye, extending over the darkened area. Do this daily, for about for 10-15 minutes.



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Cooling effect:

Lie down, preferably in the morning, and leave the fresh, cool, damp, caffeinated tea bags (you can refrigerate them overnight) over your eyes for about 10-15 minutes. The tannin present in tea bags reduces swelling and discoloration.



4

Use a frozen spoon

: Put a spoon in the freezer and pour water into it. (Pouring water after you put it in the freezer makes sure you don't spill any) Let the water freeze. Then take it out and put it on the dark circles.



5

Use a potato:

Place an raw potato into a liquidiser and liquidise it. Scoop out and place the pureed potato on your closed eyes. Keep it there on for 30 minutes, then wash it off with warm water.

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