In light of the current crisis and the fact that we’re all quarantined in our homes, we have nothing much to do than to stare at our phone screens, TVs and laptops. Not only has the lockdown turned our world upside down, but it has also made us neglect a lot of things crucial for a better lifestyle.
While we’re all looking for ways to pass time and do something productive, we have also lost track of a lot of things. Apart from being hooked to our digital gadgets, our sleep cycles have changed, we have lost all tract of our times and have also started skipping our meals or are binge-eating most of the time. Not only is our health at risk but also our skin suffers tremendously.
Dark circles are one of the many skin problems that arise out of irregular routines. According to WebMD, “Cortisol is your body’s main stress hormone. It works with certain parts of your brain to control your mood, motivation and fear.” Accustoming yourself to phone screens and insomnia can increase the level of cortisol, making you dull and lethargic. This also leads to a loss of appetite or an unbalanced diet, which also increases your risk to get dark circles.”
However, there are many things you can do avoid the appearance of dark circles on your face. Here are some of the tips you should follow.
Drink plenty of water
Water is the key to all your skin problems. If you’re having trouble sleeping and are also tackling the additional skin problems such as puffy eyes and dark circles, drinking water is the best remedy. It not only flushes out all the toxins from your body but also reduces the salt concentration in and around your eye area. Therefore, the easiest way to get your life back to normal is by drinking plenty of water.
Cold compress
In case you haven’t slept well or feel that your eyes are tired, you must help yourself with some cold compress. You can either, wrap some ice in a cloth and press it on the eye area or you can simply dip some tea bags in cold water and place it on to of your eyes. This will not only sooth your senses but will also help your eyes to relax, which will only help to reduce the dark circles.
Yoga and meditation
Stress is one of the major reasons for sleepless nights, which also increases your chances of developing dark circles under your eyes. Turning to yoga or meditation will give you a sense of calm and help you retrieve back the balance in your life. It will not only rid you of your insomnia, but will also reduce the dark circles as part of the process.
8 hours of sleep is a must
Lack of sleep is one of the many reasons one develops heavy eye-bags and dark circles. Therefore, the easiest and the most natural way to get rid of the dark circles is by treating yourself with a nice 8 hours sleep. A proper and an adequate rest will not only take away all the discomfort in your body but will also replenish your skin.
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