Have you heard the saying, “Our eyes are the window to our soul”? Your eyes can always show how you are feeling. So, just like your eyes are the window to your soul, the skin under your eyes can say a lot about your life as well. Whenever you feel stressed, work late in the office, spend the whole night rocking your child to sleep or you are experiencing hormonal changes, then those dreaded dark circles start appearing under your eyes. Your eyes start looking tired and puffy.
While there is no magic potion that will get rid of those dark circles in a day or two, there are things you can do to lighten them and prevent them from becoming permanent. While a good concealer can help you hide them on most days, you might want to try some more permanent solutions that can help you heal that sensitive skin under the eyes naturally!
Honey is an excellent home remedy for dark circles. Apart from being delicious, honey is one ingredient you can safely apply under your eyes and see some amazing magic happen! Honey is the most inexpensive and easiest way to lighten dark circles.
How Does Honey Help Reduce Dark Circles?
Honey is a gift from nature and we are sure you would know it is often referred to as “liquid gold”. This is because honey does not just make everything sweeter and better, but also has some amazing healing properties. Packed with antioxidants, and antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, honey is an excellent solution to fight those dark circles.
The skin under our eyes is extremely delicate and sensitive and not every ingredient or skincare product can be used in that area. But honey is safe to use in this tender under-eye area and the natural bleaching properties work wonders to help slowly fade those dark circles and pigmentations effectively.
Benefits of Honey For Dark Circles
A wonderful ingredient, honey has numerous benefits when as a beauty product. In fact, it is widely used in a lot of skincare and haircare products. Raw honey is considered the best for treating under-eye dark circles because it promotes skin cells growth and acts as a natural bleaching agent.
Here are some amazing benefits of honey that make it the best solution for those puffy and tired-looking eyes!
- Contains natural bleaching properties that help lighten the dark pigmentation under the eyes
- Safe for use on sensitive skin as well as all around the eyes
- Nourishes and repairs the skin from within
- Is anti-inflammatory and helps to soothe and relax that sensitive under-eye area
- Promotes blood circulation and hence visibly lightens the skin
- Boosts production of collagen – a natural protein that can help get rid of dark circles caused due to ageing
- Works as one of the best natural moisturizers
- Is packed with antioxidants that help fight free radicals known for causing under eye wrinkles, fine lines, and dark circles
- The antioxidants in honey protect the skin from further damage
How To Use Honey For Dark Circles
Raw Honey and Raw Milk
Honey as mentioned does wonders for dark circles, whereas milk contains lactic acid that can help reduce puffiness and swelling around the eyes caused due to stress, lack of sleep, or any other reason. When used together, they make the perfect combination to fight dark circles.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
How To Make:
Take good quality raw honey and mix it with 1 teaspoon of milk to make a smooth and thick paste.
How To Apply:
Use your fingers to gently apply this mixture to the skin all-around your eyes. Massage it for 2 minutes and then let it rest for 15 minutes. Wash and pat dry.
Honey, Turmeric, and Lemon
Lemon contains citric acid that helps make the skin firm, while vitamin C in it works to fade dark circles. Turmeric on the other hand as well all know is packed with anti-inflammatory properties something that is a must for those sensitive under-eye areas. Use these three pantry staples in combination to get rid of those dark circles.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon
- Pinch of turmeric
How To Make:
Mix 1 tablespoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and turmeric to make a thick paste
How To Apply:
Use your fingers to massage the mixture around the eyes for 2 minutes. Let it dry and then wash and pat dry.
Honey and Banana Mask
Banana has very high levels of potassium and antioxidants, which can help heal scars and lighten skin. When combined with honey it is soothing and extremely effective against dark circles.
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon honey
How To Make:
Mash a chunk of banana and mix it with 1 tablespoon of honey to make a nice thick paste.
How To Apply:
Apply the mask evenly around the skin of your eyes and allow it to sit for 20 minutes and then wash off with water.
Honey and Almond Oil
Almond oil contains Vitamin K, which helps nourish and reduce dullness in the sensitive under-eye area. Also, it helps regulate blood flow.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon almond oil
How To Make:
Mix 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of almond oil in a small bowl.
How To Apply:
Apply the paste evenly around the skin of your eyes and allow it to rest for at least 20 minutes. Then wash off with plain water and pat dry.
Honey and Coffee
While your morning cuppa can help you kick start the day, the same coffee contains caffeine which when used to treat dark circles can improve blood circulation and reduce puffiness and swelling.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon coffee powder
How To Make:
Mix 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of coffee powder in a small bowl to make a thick paste.
How To Apply:
Apply the paste evenly around the skin of your eyes and allow it to dry for at least 15 minutes. Then wash off with plain water and pat dry.
With some simple pantry ingredients and a little bit of honey, fighting those dark circles is easy and nourishing. So, the next time you notice some puffiness or dark circles appearing under your eyes don’t panic, simply grab some honey!