Dark Circles

I woke up this morning and shrieked after glancing in the bathroom mirror. I looked like a raccoon. I had dark bruises around my eyes and it was worse than ever before. I instantly began worrying. How do I fix this? Well for now I've decided to take action! For a trial period I will be using a combination of Neutrogena's Dark Circle Regimen as well as Bremenn Research Labs Hylexin. You can find Neutrogena products in most department and convenience stores and Bremenn can be found at Sephora. After my rehabilitation, I will offer before and after pictures on my blog. Then you can see for yourself whether these eye creams and potions really work.

For now here are some home remedies for reducing Dark Circles:

• Mix one teaspoon flour, one teaspoon milk, a pinch of sugar, 1/4 spoon honey and squeeze half lemon juice. Apply it on face and once it is dry, rub the face with wet hands, till the pack in removed.

• Grate cucumber / potato and squeeze fresh juice out of gratings. Dip two cotton balls in it and keep these cotton balls on eyes. This relaxes eyes and relieves tiredness of eyes.

(Potatoes contain an enzyme called catecholase, which is used in cosmetics as a human skin lightener.)

• Powdered fenugreek and milk are said to tackle dark circles. Apply a paste of fenugreek mixed in milk on dark circles in the night. Wash off in the morning and watch dark circles vanish for good.

• Take a teaspoon of tomato juice, a few drops of lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder (if you are not allergic to it) and a little flour, enough to make a paste.

Most importantly, the best remedy for reducing dark circles is simply to change your lifestyle and get some sleep. Need to know more about reducing and hiding dark circles? Visit My Dark Circles Blog.