Dark Circles Under The Eyes And How They Can Be Treated

Although dark circles are usually associated with sleep disorders, there can be other internal organ problems that need treatment.

Dark circles make you look sick and tired, it is a blemish, the causes of which are often unknown. What can be the causes of  dark circles ?

Not only is the beauty impaired, it can also hide various complaints, which can indicate organ disorders and should definitely be taken into account.

In today’s article to learn more about different types of dark circles , about possible causes and various natural treatments.

You can use it to promote your beauty and health at the same time!

What are dark circles?

Observe the fine skin around the eyes and see if there is any puffiness or a darker shade.

This shows which treatment can be useful and which organs should be cared for. However, there are also home remedies that are always useful, regardless of the cause. You can read more about it at the end of the article.

It is also important to observe whether the dark circles are constantly present or only appear on certain days or at certain times of the day, for example after a large meal.

Find out so that you can better prevent and use the right treatment. If you have any doubts or suspect an organ disorder, you should definitely consult a doctor to clarify possible causes!

Causes of dark circles with puffiness

If the lower eye area is not only dark but also has swelling, or even if the eyelids are swollen, it may be the retention of fluid in the tissues due to poor kidney function.

• It could be a temporary condition caused by, for example, foods that are very salty, but it could also be a chronic kidney disorder.

If you put pressure on the dark circles, you can find out if there is water underneath as the swelling will go down and come back immediately after you let go.

Treatment for the kidney

To treat dark circles and improve kidney function, we recommend the following steps:

• You can put on the outside (already used) green tea bags that you put in the refrigerator for a while beforehand to relieve the swelling caused by the cold. Relax with your eyes closed and place a cold tea bag on each eye.
• You can also add raw potato and cucumber slices to achieve the same effect.
• In addition, you should drink more water, at least one and a half liters a day outside of meals.
• To improve kidney function, it is also advisable to make a soup of onions and celery and drink dandelion and burdock tea.
• If you have lumbar discomfort, you can use warm compresses. It’s best to do this half an hour before bed. You can also use an electric blanket or hot water bottle for this.

Dark circles under the eyes

Sometimes only dark, sometimes bluish-purple or brown or almost black circles under the eyes appear, which can indicate a problem with the liver or gall bladder.

While makeup can cover up these dark circles, it is important to initiate treatment to get rid of the problem at the root.

Treatment of the liver

To improve liver and gallbladder functions, you can consider the following recommendations:

• Start the day with a glass of lukewarm water with a squirt of lemon juice.
• Avoid fatty and unhealthy foods such as fried foods, industrial baked goods, margarine, sausages, etc.

• Dinner should be light and not too late.
• Avoid white sugar and replace it with honey, panela, stevia, agave syrup, etc.
• Avoid toxic habits like tobacco and alcohol.
• Before you go to sleep, it is best to drink a medicinal tea made from bitter plants (artichoke, boldo, dandelion, milk thistle). You can also take these plants as a dietary supplement.
• In the evening, gently massage a few drops of wild rose oil onto the dark circles, this has an antioxidant and regenerating effect.

Other home remedies

Various other old home remedies can also be very effective at removing dark circles, whether they are accompanied by swelling or made up of dark spots:

• Wash your face thoroughly and apply rosemary, rose, or witch hazel water before using your regular moisturizer.
• Care especially for the eye area with moisturizer and sunscreen. Don’t forget to wear sunglasses to protect your fine skin even better!
• Learn a simple massage technique to massage your face yourself.
• Make sure you have a comfortable pillow when you sleep to help prevent fluid retention on your face.
• During the day it is useful to invert your position every now and then to encourage blood flow to the head.