Dark circles can make you look tired, stressed, or even older than you are. Picture: Freepik
Image: Freepik
We’ve all had those mornings when we wake up with dark rings under our eyes, which can make you look tired, stressed, or even older than you are.
Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce their appearance and enhance the brightness of your eyes.
But before you can look at ways to brighten your eyes, you need to understand what causes it.
Lack of sleep: Insufficient rest can lead to poor blood circulation, making the under-eye area appear darker.
Genetics: Some people are more prone to dark circles due to hereditary factors.
Ageing: As we age, the skin around the eyes becomes thinner, making blood vessels more visible.
Allergies: Allergic reactions can cause swelling and darkening under the eyes.
Dehydration: Lack of hydration can make the skin look dull and sunken.
Excessive sun exposure: Overexposure to UV rays can increase melanin production, causing pigmentation under the eyes.
Allergic reactions can cause swelling and darkening under the eyes. Picture: Cottonbro Studio / Pexels
Image: Cottonbro Studio / Pexels
Use an eye brightening serum: Serums with vitamin C and peptides can boost radiance and reduce dullness.
Curl your eyelashes: Lifting your lashes with an eyelash curler instantly makes your eyes look more open and awake.
Apply white eyeliner: Using a white or nude eyeliner on your lower waterline can create the illusion of bigger, brighter eyes.
Highlight the inner corners of your eyes: Dabbing a little highlighter or shimmer eyeshadow in the inner corners can add brightness.
Eat a nutrient-rich diet: Consume foods rich in vitamins A, C, and E, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, to nourish your skin and eyes.
Reduce screen time: Limit your exposure to screens and use blue light filters to reduce eye strain and fatigue.
Lifting your lashes with an eyelash curler instantly makes your eyes look more open and awake. Picture: Kaboompics.com / Pexels
Image: Kaboompics.com / Pexels
If you constantly struggle with dark circles, there are a few home remedies to reduce them.
Get enough sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to allow your body to repair and rejuvenate the skin.
Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your skin hydrated and reduce the sunken appearance of your eyes.
Use cold compresses: Applying a cold spoon, cucumber slices, or chilled tea bags over your eyes for 10-15 minutes can help reduce puffiness and dark circles.
Apply eye creams: Choose creams with ingredients like vitamin C, retinol, hyaluronic acid, and caffeine to brighten and tighten the skin around your eyes.
Massage your under-eye area: Gently massaging with almond oil, coconut oil, or a jade roller can improve circulation and reduce puffiness.
Gently massage your eye area. Picture: Mart Production / Pexels
Image: Mart Production / Pexels
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