Dark Circles are a common complaint for many of us. They make you look tired, dull and less confident. Due to stress, lack of sleep, environment toxins and many others, skin under the eyes get delicate and thin, and then the blood vessels get revealed giving off a dark discoloration under the eyes. Home remedies can be of a helping hand to improve the skin color under the eyes. Yet in order to get rid of dark circles permanently, one has to follow healthy lifestyle and sleep properly. Here are few tips to have a better sleep.
When we talk about home remedies for dark circles, turmeric should be in the spotlight. Here are few reasons why tomato can be effective in reducing dark circles.
Is Turmeric good for Dark Circles?
- The curcumin in turmeric reduces inflammation, redness, and swelling.
- When consumed internally, turmeric detoxifies the blood and liver, giving you radiant skin.
- It reduces wrinkles and fine lines.
- It rejuvenates tired, sagging skin.
How to Use Turmeric to Diminish Dark Circles:
Turmeric can be used alone and in combination with other natural ingredients that keep skin looking young and healthy. Use it to season your food and try the methods listed below until you find the one that works best for you.
1. Turmeric with Lemon Juice, Tomato Juice, and Gram flour
Lemon juice and tomato juice gently bleach skin while gram flour detoxifies it.
- In a blender, mix 1 teaspoon turmeric, ½ tomato, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon gram flour until smooth.
- Apply on clean under-eye skin and leave on for 20 minutes or until dry.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
2. Turmeric with Orange Lentil Flour and Lemon juice
Orange Lentil flour detoxifies and softens skin.
- Mix 1 teaspoon each of turmeric, orange lentil flour, fresh lemon juice, and tomato puree.
- Apply on clean under-eye skin and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Repeat daily.
3. Turmeric with Pineapple Juice
Pineapple juice contains vitamin C, antioxidants and bromelain which reduce fine lines, puffiness and wrinkles, while repairing sun damage and evening out skin tone.
- Mix 2 teaspoons of turmeric and 3 tablespoons of pineapple juice.
- Apply on clean under-eye skin and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
4. Turmeric with Mint Leaves
Mint cools and soothes skin to reduce puffiness and sagging.
- In a blender, puree a handful of mint leaves and strain through cheesecloth to extract juice.
- Mix mint juice with ¼ teaspoon each of turmeric and gram flour.
- Apply to clean under-eye skin and leave on 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
- Alternatively, apply crushed mint leaves on dark circles, rest them for 10 minutes and wipe it off with a damp cloth.
5. Turmeric with Buttermilk
The probiotics and lactic acid in buttermilk nourish skin while exfoliating to increase brightness and softness.
- Mix ¼ teaspoon turmeric with 2 teaspoons butter milk.
- Apply on clean under-eye skin and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
6. Turmeric with Yogurt
Yogurt cools and soothes while balancing good and bad bacteria to prevent infections that cause breakouts.
- Mix ½ teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Apply on clean under-eye skin and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
- For added benefit, include ½ teaspoon raw honey or ½ teaspoon sandalwood powder.
7. Turmeric with Lemon juice
- Mix ½ teaspoon turmeric with 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
- Apply on clean under-eye skin and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
8. Turmeric with Honey and Milk
Honey nourishes and moisturizes skin while helping to renew damaged skin cells. Milk provides proteins skin needs to stay healthy.
- Mix 1 teaspoon each of turmeric, raw honey, and milk to make a paste.
- Apply on clean under-eye skin and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
9. Turmeric with Almond Oil
The palmatic acid and retinol in Almond oil moisturize to prevent dark spots and wrinkles.
Process 1:
- Mix ¼ teaspoon turmeric with 1 teaspoon almond oil..
- Apply on clean under-eye skin and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
Process 2:
- Mix 1 tablespoon of turmeric, 2 tablespoons of yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 5 drops of tea tree oil and 3 tablespoons of almond oil.
- Apply this mixture and leave it for 15 minutes.
- Wash off with cool water and pat dry. You can even apply this as face mask.
10. Turmeric with Whole Milk and Almond Butter
Almond butter moisturizes and rejuvenates skin.
- In a blender, mix 1 tablespoon whole milk, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon smooth almond butter.
- Apply on clean under-eye skin and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
11. Turmeric with Olive Oil
Olive oil exfoliates and detoxifies skin while moisturizing and nourishing to prevent dryness and wrinkles.
- Mix ½ teaspoon turmeric with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil until smooth.
- Apply on clean under-eye skin and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with warm water followed by cool water, then pat dry.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
12. Turmeric with Fenugreek Seeds and Raw Milk
Fenugreek seeds are rich in potassium and proteins that help the body produce healthy new skin cells.
- Soak 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in water for three hours.
- Grind them into a fine paste.
- Mix fenugreek paste with ½ teaspoon turmeric and 2 tablespoons of raw milk until smooth.
- Apply on clean under-eye skin and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
13. Turmeric with Honey and Coconut oil
- Melt ¼ cup coconut oil and stir in 2 tablespoons gram flour, 2 teaspoons turmeric, ½ teaspoon raw honey, and ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice.
- Apply on clean under-eye skin and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
14. Turmeric with Papaya
Papaya gently and gradually lightens skin.
- Puree 1 cup papaya chunks in a blender.
- Add 1 tablespoon turmeric powder and blend until smooth.
- Apply on clean under-eye skin and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Refrigerate leftover mixture and repeat 3 times a week.
15. Turmeric and Cream
This eye cream removes fine lines and lightens the skin. You can make this paste and refrigerate it for a week.
- Mix 2 tablespoons heavy cream with 1 teaspoon of turmeric.
- Apply on clean under-eye skin and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
16. Drink Turmeric and Milk
Milk helps the body adsorb the nutrients in turmeric to improve skin health from within. Twice a day, mix 2 tablespoons turmeric into a glass of milk and drink it. You can also take turmeric supplements if drinking turmeric milk is not an option for you to pursue.
17. Turmeric with Gram Flour and Honey
- Mix 1 tablespoon raw honey, 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed orange juice, and 1 tablespoon gram flour until smooth and pasty.
- Apply on clean under-eye skin and leave on for20 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
- Repeat 3 times a week.
Tips and Precautions:
For best results, keep the following in mind when using turmeric to treat dark circles.
- Don’t get turmeric in your eyes.
- Turmeric can stain clothing.
- Before starting regular treatments, do a patch test to find out if you are allergic to turmeric.
- To get results, you have to use these treatments regularly for at least two weeks.
- Include turmeric in your daily diet.
- Get 8 hours of sleep a night.
- Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
- Eat a healthy diet, including fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Reduce stress through mediation and yoga.
- If these remedies make no difference, ask your doctor if your dark circles may indicate a more serious underlying health condition.
- Use sunscreen when going outside.
- Don’t cover dark circles with makeup.
Have you tried using turmeric to diminish dark under-eye circles? Which methods worked best for you? Share your experience with us!
8 comments
I have sensitive skin and I’ve tried a lot of things to lighten my under eyes. But nothing so far has worked. I am a minor and I was wondering what you recommend for non leaving dark circles and bags. Please respond??
We recommend trying any one of the turmeric method mentioned above in the article. Turmeric is safe to apply even on the sensitive skin.
I use tumeric in my diet… I have tried everything to remove the dark circles under my eyes but nothing worked…I’m skeptical about using tumeric under eyes…will it yellow my skin?
Yes, it will leave a light hint of turmeric but is can be removed by massaging raw milk on it.
I think you mestrubate frequently that’s main cause of dark circles
can I store this in refrigerator for 3 -5 days
what kind of milk,is it powdered,skimmed or fresh
Add lemon, gram flour and water. Make it as a paste and apply on face twice a week. It gives amazing effects on face. Removes blemishes and dark patches over face and neck. For dark circles apply tomato juice over eyelids and below the eyes before going to sleep. Keep it over night and wash it off the next morning. Continue this daily for 2 to 3 weeks. Dark circle gets removed for sure.