How to Deal with Dark Circles Under Your Eyes

If you're prone to getting dark circles under your eyes, you'll know from bitter experience that few other things can rob you of a fresh, youthful, healthy face.

Perhaps you've thought that a facelift is the only answer. Don't rush into anything. A facial massager can work miracles. And try these natural treatments too.

First we need to understand what causes those dark circle under your eyes. In fact the causes are many.

Stress is one and the associated fatigue that comes with lack of sleep. The answer here is to handle the stress, find a relaxation routine that works for you, get enough quality sleep.

Another cause of dark eye circles is allergies. This can happen in many ways. Itchiness might cause you to rub the skin under your eyes, for example. Or certain food allergies can cause the darkening. The obvious solution is to deal with the allergy.

So how to lighten those unseemly dark circles under your eyes? If you've contemplated cosmetic surgery and decided it's the only option, you can relax.

Fortunately, there's a grab bag of quick natural fixes that can work wonders without the need for a scalpel slashing at your skin. Here are a few.

For a quick morning fix, leave a couple of metal spoons in the fridge overnight. In the morning, gently apply the backs of the spoons to your eyes for as long as comfortable. This is great for crow's feet too.

To make natural eye mask that works great before bed put pieces of cucumber and potato into a blender and blend. Soak cotton balls in the mix and put on your eyes. Works better if you chill first.

Then there are many exercises you can do at home that work wonders on your face. Try this for dark circles. Put the index fingers of both hands under your brow bones. Press gently upwards while you slowly squeeze your eyes tightly shut. Hold for ten seconds. Do five rounds daily.

And of course, keep using your trusty facial massager. Massaging your face along with these simple natural remedies will make those ugly eye bags and dark circles a thing of the past.