How to do Basic Cleanup At Home?

Who doesn’t like to have clear and beautiful skin? We all do right? But the thing is that no one is born with perfect skin and there are also certain external aggregators that take a toll on your skin’s health over time. Having said that, not all people have the time in the world for visiting a spa on a regular basis to make sure that their skin is in the perfect condition. For instance, you may opt for dark circle treatment, but what about maintaining it on a regular basis?

A cleanup regimen at home can be your perfect answer to maintaining a healthy skin. Here are the steps that can help you:

1. Cleanse Properly – Cleansing your face is the first step to a home cleanup. You can either opt for a gentle face wash or a cleanser. Post this, pat (and not rub) the skin dry using a soft face towel. Also, when you wash your face, make it a point to use lukewarm and not hot water as it effectively dries out the skin. You can also take an extra step to take cleansing milk on a cotton pad to wipe your face and then, unclog the pores to remove excess dirt.
2. Steaming – Have a steamer at home? Use it to steam your face for at least 5 minutes and start wiping the face with a facial tissue. This is an amazing step, especially if you have oily skin. After the steam, take an ice cube and rub it on your face in circular motions. This will help you tighten the pores.
3. Scrubbing – Use a gentle face scrub and massage your face till it dries out. This step will eliminate all the dead skin cells. Try this step for an approx. of 3-4 minutes and leave it for another 3 minutes then wash it off.
4. Apply Face Pack – Depending on the skin type, make it a point to apply a moisturizing face pack that can make your skin soft and supple and at the same time, help you improve your skin tone. There are many face packs and even face sheets available on the market. Alternatively you can apply a face pack made at home and get the desired effect.

These are some of the things that ensure that your skin is healthy and happy in the long run. For more such skin care tips and tricks, keep visiting this page!!

Understanding Dark Circles Under the Eyes

Ever woken up to find dark circles under the eyes and trying every rule in the book to conceal them? Well, it happens to the best of us. The baggy eyes, dark rings under the eyes make us appear pale, ill or odd. Even though it may seem like a cosmetic issue, there are many underlying reasons of the same, understand which is important before you opt for dark circle treatment. Let us take a look at some of the pointers to get a better understanding:

1. The skin under the eyes is thin – The skin under your eyes is way thinner as compared to the skin elsewhere. Hence, it is more transparent. This way, the blood vessels underneath the skin is more clearly visible. Sometimes, the skin under the eyes gets more transparent when it is pale as a result of pregnancy or anemia. This makes the blood underneath the skin more blue than red because blue light is better transmitted by the skin than red. Hence, you will find the skin around the eyes will appear bluish, greenish, brownish, depending on the skin color of the person.

2. Excessive Melanin in the Skin – Another reason for dark circles under the eyes is hyperpigmentation, which is the excess deposit of melanin (a dark pigment). This is a common feature for people belonging to the South Asian or Mediterranean regions. Also, it is a genetic condition and has no relation to any illness or age for that matter. It can be treated with a cream containing a kind of bleach.

3. Shadows due to puffiness or edema – Any kind of fluid retention can also cause the skin to puff around the eyes and thereafter leave a shadow below. The puffiness can be a result of allergies, illnesses, eating excessive salt and so on and so forth.

4. Lack of elasticity – Sometimes, the skin may also sag into a pouch-type shape due to age and free-radicals from the sun. This destroys collagen and elastin present in the skin. Therefore, the sagging skin becomes thin in various places, looking darker.

These are some of the underlying reasons for dark circles under the eyes and as you can see, they are very different from lack of sleep or stress. Have any more points to add? 

Think dark circle treatment is the best option? Let us know in the comments!

6 Best Remedies for Dark Circles

Best Remedy for Dark Circles

Stress, lack of sleep, anxiety are some of the common reasons that give rise to dark circles. They look nothing but ugly and no matter how hard you try, it will make you appear older than you are. Don’t want them to ruin your beauty? Here are some of the top remedies that will help you reduce them to a large extent:

Potato Juice – Potatoes are easily available in the kitchen and all you have to do is grate some and apply the juice with a cotton under the eyes. Make sure that the juice is applied evenly to the entire dark circle area. Keep it for at least half an hour. Wash it thoroughly and it will help you lighten the dark circles and also make you minimize the puffiness.

Cucumber and Rose – Cucumber and rose water are also extremely useful in removing dark circles. Blend these two ingredients and strain the juice. Apply using cotton pads on the eyes. Keep it for about 15-20 minutes. For those who have to constantly work on computers or stare at the screens, this is the most effective remedy that provides relief to the eyes.

Tea Bags – Tea bags are also the best remedy for dark circles. Boil water with tea bags dipped in it for 5 minutes. Turn the burner off and take out the bags. Cool them in the freezer for 15 minutes. Place these on your eyes and relax for 10-15 minutes.

Frozen Spoons – Just like frozen tea bags, frozen spoons are also extremely helpful for getting rid of the ugly dark circles. You can keep several spoons frozen. When you get back home from work, you can just place the spoons on the eyelids. This will help increase the blood circulation and help you relax after a long, tiring and stressful day!

Aloe Vera Gel – No one can ignore the tremendous benefits of aloe vera. But did you know that the plant also helps in treating dark circles? Just mix a teaspoon of aloe vera gel with equal parts cucumber juice and mix them well. Place them in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes. Apply this chilled mix with a cotton on the dark circles. You can leave it overnight if you want. The result will be reduced dark circles, puffiness and the under-eye area will feel smooth and supple.

Get Treated – Most of the home remedies will provide temporary relief from dark circles. If you are looking for a more permanent and effective remedy, you can opt for skin treatment in Kenya that specifically targets this issue. Just find the best clinic or wellness center that offers the service and you’ll be all good to go.


To Sum Up
These are some of the instant tips using which you can say goodbye to dark circles. Do try these out and let us know what worked for you and what didn’t!! We’re all ears