How To Get Rid Of Dark Circles?

Posted on Tue, 13 Mar 2012

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Question : How to get rid of dark circles ?

How to get rid of Dark circles below the eyes ?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Hi XXXXXXX,

Thanks for the query.

Dark circles is a problem related to stress, sleep deprivation, junk food, bad dietary habits etc.

There are home-remedies to remove dark circles as follows -

(1) Get 6-8 hours of refreshing sleep daily.
(2) Drink plenty of water.
(3) Avoid excess salt in diet.
(4) Avoid sunlight exposure.
(5) Apply thin slices of potato under the eyes for 10 minutes everyday.
(6) Under eye gel containing Vitamin C, E, K which is excellent to remove dark circles.

Do follow above tips and also consult a leading Dermatologist for further examination and precautions.

I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (32 minutes later)

Please suggest Under eye gel ...

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (40 minutes later)

Hi there.

Try one of these tried and tested brands of under eye gel

(1) 4VOO under eye gel for men
(2) Olay regenerate eye gel
(3) Nutrogena Eye-life contouring treatment
(4) XXXXXXX skin clinic eye gel treatment

I hope I have answered your query.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D