Do your eyes look like the eyes of an owl? Have those wretched dark circles spoiled the beauty of your face?

Well then soon, you are going to bid them goodbye very soon. Before we dive into some simple remedies on how to treat dark circles, let us look at what causes them in the first place:

Causes of dark circles are:

1. Hereditary: It means that it runs in the family

2. Allergies, eczema, asthma: It is associated with frequent rubbing of eyes

3. Medications: Vasodilator drugs can make varicose blood vessels more prominent

4. Anemia: Low hemoglobin or Iron means not enough oxygen, sometimes seen with pregnancy or menstruation

5. Fatigue: Excessive stress, lack of sleep or late sleep timings

6. Age: Decreasing collagen and thinning skin makes under eyes look darker

7. Increased pigmentation around the eyes, generally notice in dark skinned individuals. Excessive Sun exposure leading to increased Melanin pigmentation. 

Effective tips to get rid of Dark Circles are:

1. Sleep well - Dark circles are mutual in people above 20 or those who sleep less or are fatigued. Stressful lifestyle can also lead to dark circles. Dark circles are predominant in old people but nowadays due to lack of sleep, stress it is common in adolescents as well as youngsters.

2. Meditate - Chant ‘Om’, or do something that works as a stress buster for you. Stress is the major reason for dark circles.

3. Cucumber - Cut cucumber into small pieces and grind it; apply this paste on your face every day and watch your dark circles disappear.

4. Quit Smoking & Drinking - Quit smoking and drinking, they are as harmful to your health as they are to your face.

5. Well Balanced Diet - Eat a well-balanced diet loaded with fruits and vegetables; they are good for your health and they help in getting rid of dark circles.

6. Eyes & Face Wash - Wash your eyes and face frequently.

7. Water - Drink a lot of water to lighten the dark circles. Keeping yourself hydrated is essential for healthy & beautiful skin.

8. Tea Bags - Keep used tea bags in the fridge until they are chilled. Place these chilled tea bags over your eyes for 10-15 minutes every day for reducing dark circles.

9. Work out - Working out will help you stay in shape. If you are overweight, the dark circles under your eyes will be more predominant.

10. Potato or Tomato Juice - Apply potato juice or tomato juice on your dark circles to get rid of them.

11. Relaxation - Relax; try some breathing exercises to do away with those wretched dark circles.

12. Aloe Vera - Apply Aloe Vera gel under your eyes, every night before going to sleep.

13. Rosewater - Rosewater is also very effective in reducing dark circles. Soak some cotton balls in rose water and place over your eyes to do away with dark circles.

14. Mint Leaves - Another effective way to get rid of dark circles is to make a fine paste of mint leaves and apply it over your eyes.

15. Almond Oil - Rub almond oil over your eyes before going to sleep.

16. Lemon Juice - Dab some lemon juice under your eyes with the help of cotton balls to lighten those dark circles.

Hence, these are some of the effective tips to reduce dark circles under your eyes. Follow them properly and watch those dark circles disappear.