8 Natural Ways to Remove Sunken Eyes/Hollow Eyes

8 Natural Ways to Remove Sunken Eyes/Hollow Eyes

The dark pigmented skin together with a hollow space beneath your eyes also takes a toll in your appearance. A sunken eye is caused due to aging, lifestyle habits, not getting sufficient rest and sun exposure. Although sunken eyes have exclusive medical treatments, you can ease away the dark circles and get rid of the sunken eyes with minimal efforts.

1. Sleep:

Yes! This is the real, primary and an effective home remedy for sunken eyes. As mentioned earlier, a sunken eye is a slow outcome that represents need for good rest and sleep. Sound sleep is in fact a great preventive medicine to stay away from myriad of lifestyle diseases. Get adequate sleep to gradually heal the sunken eyes. Schedule your time to bed and time to wake up and stick to that routine. Ensure you get at least 7 hours of sleep every day. Besides, it makes no harm if you take a small nap during the day not more than 30 minutes!

2. Almond Oil

When you have sunken eyes, the skin will be very delicate. The skin under the eyes is more likely to lose the nutrients. You need to nourish the skin to get rid of the hollow space. Apply almond oil under the eyes several times a day. Almond oil is rich in Vitamin E, a nourishing vitamin for skin.

Alternatively, you can simply use vitamin E capsules. Buy the OTC vitamin E capsule and break open capsule, apply the oil on the hollow eyes.

3. Raw Potato Juice

When we think about treating the sore eyes, most of us prefer cucumber. Raw potatoes are equally potential to heal the sore eyes and dark circles. Slice the potatoes and place it on the affected spot for around 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can apply the juice of raw potato directly on the hollow spots. The skin become soft and you will find noticeable improvement in the pigmented spots.

4. Tea Bags

With rich antioxidants and flavonoids, using tea bags improves sunken eyes by promoting blood circulation. The sore and darker skin gets replenished with improved blood circulation. It also relaxes the eye muscles and soothes the nerves. You can place the warm as well as cool tea bags as you desire. It is good if you can use green tea bags. Please read my earlier post on tea bags from July 2016 (titled: "caffeinate your eyes to perk them up").

5. Moisturizing Sunscreen

Never ever try to move out in the sun without wearing a moisturizing sunscreen. Invest in some good quality moisturizing sunscreen to prevent further damage to the sunken eyes.

6. Sandalwood

Sandalwood is a natural ingredient that nourishes the skin. It improves the skin complexion and adds radiance to the skin. You can apply the sandalwood paste on the dark circles or go with sandalwood essential oils. Either way, it improves the dark circles, soothes the tired skin and gives a replenished skin.

7. Splash cold water

Here is another trick to improve the blood circulation in your face to improve the hollow eyes. Just splash some cold water on your face. Even running water would do!

8. Cucumber

Any remedy for healing eye problem never completes without using cucumber. Get some rest by placing sliced cucumber on eyes and wake up with fresh, rejuvenated and energetic eyes.

Quick Tips for sunken eyes:

• Wear sunglasses whenever you move out
• Drink sufficient water and liquids to keep you hydrated
• Avoid taking alcohol or carbonated beverages as it might further damage the skin
• Eat dark green leafy vegetables
• Get some cold compress by wrapping some ice cubes and massage on the eyes

Try these simple home remedies to get rid of sunken eyes before you go for medical treatments. These remedies will surely help you improve the condition.

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