How to remove dark circles quickly?

Fatigue, age, stress, bad lifestyle habits… There are many possible causes of dark circles. But now, what to do to make these dark circles disappear under the eyes?
I offer you in this article my own tips and tricks against dark circles. Good reading!
1. Decongest the eyes against dark circles
Before moving on to anti dark circles tips and tricks, it is important to decongest the eye area to help make dark circles disappear.
How to decongest dark circles?
Dark circles are often due to congestion of the vessels around the eyes. Thus, the first trick against dark circles is to stimulate blood circulation to decongest the eye area. It is therefore possible to make a few finger movements all around the eyes, like a small massage.
It’s a simple, quick and natural solution to make dark circles and bags under the eyes disappear!
This eye contour massage is also effective in reducing the swelling of the upper eyelids.
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- To quickly camouflage dark circles and imperfections.
- Natural finish and long-lasting hold.
- Ideal against dark circles and tired eyes.
2. Fight dark circles with a cucumber
Cucumber is a very effective grandmother’s remedy to help eliminate or at least diminish the appearance of dark circles.
- Cut thin slices of cucumbers and apply them on the eyes.
- Leave on for 10-20 minutes on each eye and repeat morning and night.
The cucumber will help reduce dark circles in addition to moisturizing the entire eye area.
3. Potato, a natural concealer
Another 100% natural trick to remove dark circles is potatoes.
Indeed, the potato will improve blood circulation around your eyes in addition to slightly whitening the bluish color of dark circles.
- Peel a potato and grate it (a raw potato).
- Wrap the potato pieces in a clean cotton ball.
- Apply the compress to the eyes for 10 to 15 minutes.
The potato poultice is an excellent trick to decongest the eye area and to reduce the bluish and dark effect of dark circles.
4. A cold spoon to remove dark circles
A really effective and free concealer trick to try at home is that of the little cold spoon! Do you know this trick?
- Place 2 teaspoons in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Then place a cold spoon on each eye for 2 or 3 minutes.
- Repeat twice a day to make dark circles disappear.
The cold of the spoon indeed makes it possible to relax the eyes, to decongest them and thus to fight against dark circles.
5. Milk compress for dark circles
Did you know that milk is also a great natural remedy for dark circles? Indeed, milk is very effective in helping to reduce the appearance of dark circles.
- Soak 2 compresses or 2 cotton pads in cold cow’s milk.
- Place the compresses on the eyes for 10 minutes.
- Repeat morning and evening on dark circles for a few days.
You will quickly notice a reduction in dark circles and bags under the eyes thanks to this milk trick.
6. Remove dark circles with green tea
I absolutely have to share with you this other grandmother’s green tea anti-dark circle remedy!
And yes, green tea is very useful for removing or at least reducing the effect of dark circles in the eyes. So rather than throwing away the green tea bag once consumed, here’s what to do:
- Put the green tea bag in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
- Apply a cold tea bag to each eye for 10-15 minutes.
Repeat 1 or 2 times every week to remove dark circles and bags under the eyes. You can also use black tea bags for this trick.
7. Camouflage dark circles with makeup
If you are looking for a quick and easy hack against dark circles then why not hide them with a little makeup!?
Indeed, before applying a concealer, it may be advantageous to apply a light make-up powder to the entire face. Use a natural colored powder so as not to accentuate dark circles and puffiness even more.
Apply a concealer eraser:
Even more effective and faster, you can use an eraser and corrector to hide your dark circles. Here is the Maybelline New York Concealer Eraser:
Concealer eraser
- To quickly camouflage dark circles and imperfections.
- Natural finish and long-lasting hold.
- Ideal against dark circles and tired eyes.
8. Grandmother’s recipe against dark circles to try
If you’re like me and like to test grandmother’s remedies and recipes then I have one for you against dark circles.
- Pour the juice of one lemon into a small bowl and add a little olive oil.
- Mix and soak a cotton ball in this solution.
- Gently dab the area of dark circles.
- Leave on overnight and repeat 2 or 3 times a week to eliminate dark circles.
9. A homemade concealer mask
Here is now a 100% natural mask to make at home to put an end to bluish circles under the eyes once and for all!
- Mix in a bowl 1 teaspoon of organic honey with 120 ml of water.
- Soak 2 cotton balls in this solution and place them in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Then apply the cotton pads to the eyes for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Rinse the face with cold water to complete the honey trick.
It will be necessary to repeat this trick at least twice a week to successfully fight against dark circles.
10. A good night’s sleep
As dark circles are often the result of severe fatigue, it is therefore recommended to respect the 8 hours of sleep per night.
It’s also important to give your eyes a little break from time to time during the workday. If you work long hours in front of a screen you risk having even more dark circles if you don’t take regular breaks.