Dark chocolate and other antioxidant-rich foods can help reduce dark circles.
Dark circles are often indications of various health problems. Dark circles can dull the face. Some of these problems are lack of sleep, poor sleep quality, allergies, hyperpigmentation, anemia, smoking, aging, etc.
Although the list of causes of dark circles is long, there are still some easy ways through which you can reduce your dark circles. In this article, we look at lifestyle changes and foods that help you reduce dark circles under your eyes.
10 ways to reduce dark circles:
1. Fix the sleep cycle
Lack of adequate sleep is one of the most common causes of dark circles. Even if that’s not the case for you, a lack of adequate sleep can make pre-existing dark circles worse. Try to sleep at least 8 hours a day and make sure you sleep undisturbed.
2. Hydrate
Another common cause of dark circles is dehydration. Most of our body is made up of water, which makes it an integral part of our diet. Lack of water causes blasting, puffiness, and dullness around the eyes.
3. Reduce salt intake
Salt also known as sodium dehydrates the body significantly. Eating foods high in sodium or other foods that cause dehydration can make your dark circles worse. Highly processed foods and junk food are often high in sodium.
4. Avoid drinking
Alcohol is another notorious cause of dehydration. In fact, hangover headaches are indications of severe dehydration. Regular drinking significantly reduces water levels in the body, which can worsen dark circles.
5. Quit smoking
Smoking is one of the most common causes of dark circles. In addition to dark circles, smoking has numerous adverse effects on our body and can even cause cancer. Cigarettes are abundant in about 4,000 chemicals. These chemicals dehydrate the skin and can also affect the production of elastin, melanin, and collagen. These components significantly affect the health of our skin.
6. Exercise
Exercising regularly provides endless benefits for the body. Exercise increases blood circulation in the body and in the skin. Exercising regularly can help reduce dark circles under your eyes and also slows down the aging of your skin.
7. Avoid the sun
Exposure to UV rays from the sun has been shown to cause various health complications. From cancer to sunburn, sun exposure can affect your skin in significant ways. Sun exposure can affect the lack of melanin, collagen, elastin, and other components that may be causing dark circles.
8. Hydrate
Another reason for dark circles can be a lack of hydration. Moisturizing at least twice a day and after every face wash is important to keep skin clean and healthy. You can also add moisturizer and hydrating eye cream to your routine.
9. Eat more antioxidants
Antioxidants help protect the skin from various toxins that negatively affect our skin. Eating foods rich in antioxidants can help you reduce and prevent dark circles under your eyes. Some of the most common antioxidant-rich foods are dark chocolate, citrus fruits, beets, etc.
10. Eat more omega-3s
Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids has several benefits for our body as well as for our skin. The fatty acids help improve blood flow to our skin cells, further reducing dark circles under the eyes. Some of the most common foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids are salmon, walnuts, etc.
In conclusion, even the smallest lifestyle habits have significant effects on our bodies. Keeping these things in mind going forward can help you reduce your dark circles significantly.
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