Q How to remove dark circle naturally? what are the causes for the same?
The dark circles have many causes like - age, anaemia, allergies, atopic dermatitis (eczema), hereditary factor, any liver disorder, lifestyle factors, such as physical or emotional stress, smoking, or chronic alcohol use, nasal congestion, recurrent rubbing or scratching your eyes, excess sun exposure etc. To remove the dark circles, it is necessary to rule out the cause depending on which you can take proper curative and preventive treatment. Some preventive measures are - Adequate sleep and relaxation are very important to prevent the stress factor. Daily exercise for about 30-45 min to increase the blood circulation is suggested. Use cucumber slices to cover the eyes for 10-15 min a day. You can apply cool tea bags or an ice cube wrapped in soft cloth to your eyes daily. Lemon juice, orange lentil flour, puree of tomato and turmeric paste when blended and applied on the eyes and are left for quarter of an hour is a very good remedy for dark circles. It is advised to have a nutritious and balanced diet, including fresh fruits, salads, yogurt and sprouts in your daily diet, along with unprocessed cereals, skimmed milk, cottage cheese (paneer), lentils and beans.