Dark circles are such buzzkills. And no, it’s not always about late nights. You can have a perfectly well-rested week and yet wake up looking like a panda.
Concealers can be your go-to solution but they settle into fine lines and wrinkles which make it more obvious on the face.
But luckily, we have found a few, hassle-free eye masks that can brighten your eyes and give them a temporary lift.
Tip #1: Coffee Eye Mask
Things you need: Coffee Powder, Honey, Water
What you need to do:
- Mix coffee powder, honey and a little bit of water into a fine paste and apply it under your eyes.
- Allow it to dry. Now, rinse or wipe it off.
- P.S.: For best results, use this mask every day.
Tip #2: Nutmeg and Vitamin E Capsule Eye Mask
Things you need: Nutmeg, 10 Vitamin E capsules, cotton pads
What you need to do:
- First and foremost, grate the nutmeg in a bowl.
- Cut open the Vitamin E capsule and pour the contents in the bowl.
- Use a sanitized finger and mix it well.
- Apply slowly on your dark circles.
- Meanwhile, soak two cotton pads in water. Squeeze out the water and place it on the eye mask. This prevents the solution to flow into your face.
- Sleep overnight for best results. But if you are running short of time, do this for half an hour every single day.
- Remove the cotton pads and massage the solution onto your skin.
- Rinse your face with some lukewarm water.
Tip #3: Used Green Tea-bags
Things you need: used green tea bags
What to do:
- Place cold green tea bags on your eyes.
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Repeat this every day for best results.
Tip #4: Raw Potato/ Potato juice
Things you need: Potato, grater
What to do:
- Take one potato and wash it thoroughly. Slice it.
- Place the sliced potato in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Now place the chilled potato slices on your eyes.
- Alternatively, you can squeeze out the juice from the grated potato and apply it under the eyes.
- Leave it for 15 minutes and rinse it off with regular tap water.
- And when you don’t have time for any of the above masks, this could come in handy.
Apply 100% pure coconut oil under your eyes and leave it overnight. Use a tissue in the morning to remove it and wash your face with tap water. Repeat this every day for effective results.
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