The area around the eyes is super sensitive which means it needs extra care to keep them healthy and glowing. As we age, dark circles or fine lines are quite obvious beauty issues for everyone.
Most of the common causes of dark circles or fine lines could be poor eye care routine, improper diet, using mobiles or laptops excessively and of course aging. To alleviate all the beauty issues there are ample of products up for grabs in the markets.
But do they really work? Maybe or may not be. Sometimes, most of the ingredients used to formulate a product might not suit our skin type. So, we need to be cautious in picking the right products.
There are also many natural alternatives like eye masks to get rid of the most common beauty problems. Why not rely on such organic yet effective remedies instead of choosing commercial products?
Benefits:
Aloe vera gel: This gel improves the elasticity of your skin and makes the area around eyes smoother and more supple. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera can effectively reduce fine lines and dark circles.
Coffee powder: Coffee is rich in caffeine content and antioxidants which increase the blood circulation. Thereby fine lines get alleviated and the skin around the eyes becomes brighter.
Coconut Oil: Massaging eye area with coconut oil will increase hydration. The anti-fungal and moisturizing properties of coconut oil can keep your skin clean.
How to prepare:
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp Aloe vera Gel
- 1/2 Tbsp Coffee grounds powder
- 1 Tbsp Coconut oil
Process:
Directions:
- In a bowl, add a tablespoon of aloe vera gel.
- To that add 1/2 Tbsp of coffee powder and 1 tbsp of coconut oil
- Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined
- Transfer the mix into a small glass bowl and store it for future use
- Now, take a Q-tip and dip into the mix. Apply gently around the eyes and leave it on for 20-30 minutes.
- Later, wash it off and pat dry. Finally, apply an eye cream.