ENHANCE YOUR EYES
--* Castor oil can work wonders for your eyes. Massage in some oil on your eyelashes and brows before you hit the sack and get those curling, dream eyelashes in months. As for the eyebrows, they will get thick and nice.
( I got to try this!!!
) (avoid eyebrows in case you have bushy ones).
--* Powdered fenugreek and milk are said to tackle dark circles. Apply a paste of fenugreek mixed in milk on dark circles in the night. Wash off in the morning and watch dark circles vanish for good.
MAKE YOUR EYES RELAXED:
Here's some exercise to completely relax the eyes and the surrounding muscles
--* To rest the eyes, lift them occasionally from close work and look into the distance. Give rest to your tired eyes by applying two thin slices of cucumber as cool compress and relax as you do so.
--* Dip gauze. pads in light tea and keep on the tired eye for 15 minutes.
--* Apply gentle pressure on five points. Along the eyebrow, starting at the inner corner trace the pressure to the center of the brows and then the outer corner. The fourth point is located just beyond the outer corner of the eyes while the last point is below the eyes.
--* Splash cold water occasionally to eyes to relax them and bring back the sparkle to tired eyes.
Don'ts of eye care
** Don't rub eyes frequently as this can cause an eye infection as few of us bother to wash our hands before touching our eyes.
** When you splash water do not do this furiously believing doing this will take away tiredness instead wash gently as splashing may hurtle the smallest dust particles or an allergen which may minutely damage the cornea.
** Use disposable tissues instead of handkerchiefs to wipe eyes, as they are more hygienic.
* Don't sit near than 15 feet from the television and keep your book at least two feet away for stronger eye muscles.
** Avoid using aerosol products like hair spray if you wear lenses.
** Don't use your mascara for more than a year.
To remove puffiness under the eyes:
A) Causes of Puffy Eyes:
The most commonly observed causes of puffy eyes are:
Lack of sleep
Stress
Improper and poor diet
Heredity
Crying
Allergies
B)Home remedy for reducing puffy eyes:
1) Drink adequate quantities of water to keep your system flushed.
2) Cut down your tea intake and try to avoid coffee from your diet.
3) Sleep is absolutely imperative. Inadequate sleep tells on the eyes more than on any other part of the body. Sleep soothes the eyes and relieves fatigue. So, catch up on lost sleep whenever you can.
4) Thin cucumber slices or potato slices, used as compresses over closed eyes will relieve sore, puffy eyes.
5) Take a metal spoon and run it under cold water. Place the metal on the puffy area for at least 60 seconds.
6) Raise your head with pillows. It will help keep fluids from pooling under your eyes.
7) Splash your eyes with cool and clean water.
8) Soak cotton wool pads in rose water and use them as eye pads, over closed eyes.
9) A few egg whites, stiffly beaten, and applied with a brush to the face and under the eyes will make the skin feel tighter and look less puffy. Add a drop or two of witch hazel which also reduces swelling and will keep the egg whites from drying to rapidly.
10)Use raw potato paste sandwiched between two thin pieces, of (for each eye) and keep on the eyes for 20 minute.
- Please do not rub your eyes, this can lead to redness and irritation.
- Avoid or reduce the intake of salty foods, alcohol,coffee, etc.
- Potato juice applied on the skin around the eyes helps to reduce puffiness.
TO REDUCE BLACK RINGS:
Darkcircles under the eyes is a very common problem and a major concern for ladies. Darkcircles makes you look and feel older, tired and depressed. There are many causes for darkcircles including -
- allergies
- stress
- lack of sleep
- poor health and
- it may also be inherited from your parents.
Darkcircles might get worse with age due to puffiness under the eye or through extra pigmentation.
Darkcircles under eye - Treatments and Remedies
1. Powdered fenugreek and milk are said to tackle darkcircles. Apply a paste of fenugreek mixed in milk on dark circles in the night. Wash off in the morning and watch dark circles vanish for good.
2.Soak cotton wool in cucumber juice or potato juice & apply around the eyes to get rid of darkcircles.
3. Freeze grated cucumber. Massage the grated cucumber ice cubes on the eyes.
4. For eye puffiness, any tea bag (herbal is better, especially eye bright), slightly cooled, placed on the eyes while you rest.
5. To lighten darkcircles under your eyes, wrap a grated raw potato in cheesecloth and apply to eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
6.Make a pake with mashed ripe papaya & Aloe vera powder or gel.
Apply this pack around the eyes, close your eyes & relax till the pack dries & wash. Do this once a week.
7. Make a fresh pack with..
1tsp ground fresh cucumber
1tsp potato paste
Apply around the eyes & leave for 15 mins & wash.
8. Apply cucumber + Fresh Tomato pulp around the eyes.
Some Tips for treating darkcircles::
** Use sunscreen every day and moisturize in the night preferably using a good under eye cream.
** Get enough sleep. Try to have regular sleeping hours. Odd sleeping hours can flare-up the problem of darkcircles under eye.
** Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Iron deficiency can be a cause for darkcircles around the eyes.
** Drink 8 x 8 glasses of water each day to hydrate the skin.
Darkcircles and eye Makeup Remover
A great way to get off eye makeup is to mix water and baby bath. Removes it in seconds, even waterproof.
Using concealer to hide the under eye darkcircles:
The fastest cure for dark circles is to apply concealer. The most common mistake women make when applying concealer is choosing a color that's too light -- this only achieves a "reverse raccoon" effect.
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