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13 Remedies To Get Rid of Under Eye Wrinkles

13 Remedies To Get Rid of Under Eye Wrinkles

Under eye wrinkles start showing up inevitably as we get older. However poor lifestyle choices, food habits and sleeping patterns can make them worse. Keep reading for all you need to know about what you can do to stop the wrinkles under your eyes from getting worse.

Home Remedies to Remove Under Eye Wrinkles Naturally

Fortunately, here are some methods on how to get rid of under eye wrinkles. Some of these are especially useful on the days you’ve been sleep deprived and stressed.

1. Coffee Bean Face Pack

Both coffee and cocoa powder both are rich in antioxidants which fight free radical damage. Applying the powder every day helps the skin absorb the antioxidants and reduce wrinkles.

What You Will Need:

• Freshly ground coffee bean powder
• Cocoa powder
• Honey

What To Do:

• Mix equal parts coffee powder and cocoa powder.
• Create a paste by mixing honey.
•  Apply under eyes and on the face, and leave it for 15 minutes.
• Wash your face and gently pat it dry with a soft towel.
• Repeat every day.

2. Coconut Oil and Turmeric Pack

Coconut oil contains lots of Vitamin E which is essential for maintaining the skin. The pack mainly works by moisturising the skin to keep the wrinkles away.

What You Will Need:

• Coconut oil
• Turmeric powder
• Almond oil and chamomile oil (optional)

What To Do: 

• To a tablespoon of coconut oil, add a pinch of turmeric.
• Mix well and apply it on the wrinkles and face and leave on for 20 minutes.
• Rinse with water.
• A little bit of almond or chamomile oil can also be used with the coconut oil.
• Do it once a day.

3. Olive Oil Massage

Olive oil is one of the gentlest home remedies to treat under eye wrinkles as it helps keep the skin moisturised. It is also packed with Vitamin E and K along with antioxidants that keep the skin healthy.

What You Will Need:

• Olive oil

What To Do:

• Apply some olive oil on the wrinkles.
• Gently massage your skin with the oil and leave it on for 10 minutes.
• Rinse with water and pat dry.
• Repeat regularly.

4. Yoghurt Face Pack

Yoghurt is a rich source of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) which help exfoliate the skin and promote the growth of healthy new tissue from underneath. This keeps the skin smooth and wrinkle-free. This face pack also moisturises the skin.

What You Will Need:

• Yoghurt
• Honey
• A few drops of rose water

What To Do:

• Mix all the ingredients in a cup to make a paste.
• Apply the paste on the face and under the eyes and leave it on for 20 minutes.
• Rinse your face with cool water and dry with a soft towel.
• Do it once a day.

5. Aloe Vera Face Pack

Aloe vera’s nourishing properties are highly effective in treating wrinkles and restoring the smoothness of the skin. It is rich in Vitamins E and C and beta-carotene which protect the skin and help to keep it young.

What You Will Need:

• Aloe vera gel
• Cucumber juice
• Yoghurt

What To Do:

• Mix 2 parts of aloe vera gel with 1 part of yoghurt and 4 parts of cucumber juice.
• Apply the mixture under the eyes and on the face, and gently massage for 10 minutes.
• Let it stay for 20 minutes and rinse with water.
• Do it once a day.

6. Cucumber Face Pack

Cucumber has a wonderful cooling effect on the eyes and eases the blood flow around the eyes. Poor blood flow can often make them look puffy and dark. Being loaded with antioxidants, it also protects the skin and improves collagen production which is much needed for the skin’s elasticity.

What You Will Need:

• Cucumber puree
• Yoghurt

What To Do:

• Mix the cucumber puree with a little bit of yoghurt.
• Apply it around the eyes and over the wrinkles.
• Rinse with cool water.
• Repeat it one or two times a week.

7. Papaya and Honey Face Pack

This face pack is a great remedy for deep wrinkles, and bags under the eyes. Papaya is loaded with nutrients that nourish and protect the skin, and at the same time, reduce wrinkles.

What You Will Need:

• Fresh papaya
• Honey

What To Do:

• In a cup, mash a papaya slice with honey and mix well.
• Apply it around the eyes, on the wrinkles and the rest of the face.
• Keep the face pack on for 20 minutes and rinse with cool water.
• Repeat once or twice a week.

8. Carrot Face Pack

Carrots are not only wonderful for your skin when you eat them, but they also work great when you apply them as a face pack. Being loaded with Vitamin A and antioxidants, a carrot face pack helps to protect the skin and avoid wrinkles.

What You Will Need:

• Fresh carrots
• Honey

What To Do:

• Boil a few slices of carrots until they turn soft.
• Mash the soft carrots with honey to make a paste.
• Apply the paste around the eyes.
• Leave the carrot face pack on for 10 minutes and rinse.
• Repeat a few times a week.

9. Castor Oil Massage

It has been found that applying castor oil improves the elasticity of the skin by promoting collagen production. Collagen is a protein needed to maintain the skin’s elasticity and stay wrinkle-free. Castor oil also moisturises the skin and promotes blood circulation.

What You Will Need:

• Castor oil
• Cotton balls

What To Do:

• Dab a cotton ball in castor oil and apply it around the eyes.
• Massage gently and let it remain overnight.
• Wash the oil away when you wake up.
• Repeat once or twice a week.

10. Avocado Face Pack

Avocados are rich in Vitamins A and E and excellent for moisturising the skin, improving collagen production and boosting skin health.

What You Will Need:

• One fresh avocado

What To Do:

• Mash up the avocado into a paste.
• Apply it on the face and around the eyes.
• Leave it on for 20 minutes and wash off with cool water.
• Avocado oil also works.
• Repeat it once or twice a week.

11. Banana Face Pack

Applying a banana paste on the face helps to keep the skin moisturised and nourished as it is rich in the Vitamins A, C and E.

What You Will Need:

• One ripe banana

What To Do:

• Mash the banana into a fine paste.
• Gently rub it around the eyes and leave it on 15 minutes.
• Wash with cool water.
• Repeat every day.

12. Fenugreek Face Pack

Fenugreek is an ancient remedy to treat skin wrinkles and under eye dark circles.

What You Will Need:

• Fresh fenugreek leaves

What To Do:

• Mash up some fenugreek leaves with a little bit of water to make a fine paste.
• Apply the fenugreek paste around the eyes and leave it on for 10 minutes.
• Rinse with cool water and pat dry with a soft towel.
• Do once a week.

13. Milk Powder Face Pack

Milk powder is rich in lactic acid and alpha hydroxy acids that exfoliate dead skin cells. It encourages the growth of healthy skin tissue which restores its elasticity and smoothness.

What You Will Need:

• Milk powder
• Honey/rose water

What To Do: 

• Mix the milk powder with honey or rose water to make a paste.
• Apply the milk powder paste around the eyes and let it remain for 20 minutes.
• Rinse with lukewarm water.
• Repeat once or twice a week.

Tips To Get Rid of Under Eye Wrinkles

Other than the quick remedies to get rid of under-eye wrinkles, these tips will ensure that wrinkles are kept at bay.

1. A Healthy Diet

A healthy diet is the key to longevity and good looks. Maintaining a balanced diet is the best way to ensure your body gets all the necessary nutrients. Consume lots of fruits and vegetables, especially fruits rich in Vitamin C. Plenty of protein is also needed for the growth and maintenance of skin tissue. Eat lean meats, fish and eggs for good protein.

2. Eye Exercises

• Sit down, relax and close your eyes for 2 minutes. Open your eyes and move your eyeballs in a clockwise direction 5 times. Change direction and move them in an anti-clockwise direction 5 times.

• Using the first two fingers of your hands, gently massage the eye muscles close to the temple on each side. Simultaneously, open and close the eyes quickly while counting to 10.

• Settle down, relax and close your eyes. Without consciously opening your eyes, use your fingers to open and close both the upper and lower eyelids simultaneously as far as possible. Hold for 5 seconds and release. Repeat 5- 8 times.

3. Get Plenty of Sleep and Stay Hydrated

Getting an ample amount of sleep every day is a good way to avoid under eye wrinkles. Sleeping 7-8 hours a day ensures the eyes are properly rested and not strained. Hydration is key to keep the skin soft and elastic and avoid wrinkles. Have a minimum of 8 glasses of water every day to ensure there’s enough water in the body.

4. Avoid Too Much Sun and Air Pollution

Avoid exposing your skin to direct sunlight and pollutants in the air. Both speed up the ageing process.

5. Quit Smoking

Quit smoking. Harmful chemicals in cigarettes can destroy collagen.

6. Pro-Collagen Creams

Pro-collagen creams are one of the most effective treatments for under eye wrinkles. The skin of babies is packed full of healthy collagen and hence their softness. As we get older, the rate and quality at which the skin produces collagen decreases. This occurs naturally with the ageing process but lifestyle factors are also a major contributor, for example, smoking and exposure to UV radiation can destroy collagen, leading to the formation of wrinkles. The labels of many anti-ageing creams have collagen mentioned on them for this reason. Although collagen cannot be directly absorbed into the skin due to its large molecular structure, pro-collagen creams keep the skin moisturised and enhance the rate at which natural collagen is produced. They take a while to show results but do make a significant difference.

Although ageing is a factor that is not under your control, living a healthy lifestyle with ample rest and nutrition can remove most of the causes of under eye wrinkles. Regularly using the remedies mentioned above should keep most of your wrinkles at bay.

Also Read:

Natural Anti-Aging Remedies for Youthful Skin
Natural Ways to Remove Wrinkles from Face
Foods to Include in Your Diet for Wrinkle-Free Skin

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