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Dark under-eye circles are the result of weakened skin capillaries around the eyes. Unfortunately, weakened capillaries can be an inherited trait. Allergies, and the subsequent eye rubbing, sleep deprivation and excessive sun exposure can also contribute to these dark circles. But a costly trip to the dermatologist is not necessary: Dark circles can be lightened dramatically using natural, budget-friendly home remedies.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Cucumber
• Knife
• Plastic baggie
• Bowl
• Measuring cup
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• Spoon
• 2 tsp. turmeric powder

1. Cucumber Slices

   • 1

     Slice two rounds pieces of cucumber. Only two pieces are needed for one treatment. Store remaining cucumber in a large plastic baggie in the refrigerator.

   • 2

     Lie down, and place one cucumber piece on each eye.

   • 3

     Allow cucumbers to sit on the eyes for 20 minutes. Cucumbers will lighten the skin and reduce puffiness. Repeat process twice a day.

   Tropical Dark Circle Eliminator

   • 1

     Measure 1/4 cup pineapple juice, pour into bowl.

   • 2

     Mix 2 tsp. turmeric powder into bowl of pineapple juice.

   • 3

     Stir the ingredients until a paste-like mixture is formed. Stir for about one minute, mixing ingredients thoroughly.

   • 4

     Dab two cotton balls into pineapple turmeric powder paste. Apply under both eyes.

   • 5

     Repeat this process twice daily for two weeks for best results.

Tips & Warnings

• Dark circles will lighten significantly if pineapple and cucumber treatments are used regularly. Expect to see results in as little as two weeks.

• Keep all sharp objects such as knives out of reach from children. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. Wash hands after handling pineapple remedy. Pineapple juice contains high levels of acidity and if eye contact is made, may irritate and burn the eyes. If this occurs, flush eyes with cool water for 15 minutes.