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Black Eye is a skin condition in which the skin around the eyes tends to become swollen and dark due to bleeding under the skin. The condition is mostly caused by minor injuries to the face, head or a direct trauma to the eye. It is similar to a bruise around the eye. The skin around the eyes is loose and hence more susceptible to swelling due to fluid accumulation. This in turn gives rise to swelling and dark discoloration. In severe cases, Black Eye may indicate the presence of a serious head injury like skull fracture or damage to the eyeball. In most of the cases, the condition tends to heal on its own within a few days to a couple of weeks. Still, a number of natural home remedies for Black Eye can be used to provide relief from the discomfort caused the ailment and speed up the process of healing. One of the most popular yet dangerous Black Eye home remedies is to put semi frozen steak on the eye. Although, this home remedy should be avoided as far as possible as it...

The development of dark circles and eye bags is a common problem. Bags under your eyes become more noticeable as you age, a time when skin begins to lose elasticity. Although they are not harmful, they are not attractive and they can lead to low self-esteem. The problem of eye bags is often attributed to lack of sleep, and water retention. In addition, factors like improper diet, lack of exercise, smoking, excessive crying, allergies, hormonal fluctuation, etc. may contribute to worsening the problem. Eye bags can also be an inherited condition. At times, people develop bags under their eyes early in the morning but the puffiness subsides by noon. This is a clear indication of fluid retention. Severe and persistent eye puffiness, however, can be caused by an underlying medical condition such as hypothyroidism, kidney disorder, and mononucleosis. Given below are 8 tips and treatments for getting rid of eye bags Cucumber Slices Light Massage Used Tea Bags The...

Under eyes dark circles can mar the beauty of any face. You may blame yourself for late-night sleeping habit but fatigue is not the only cause of the problem. Dark circles can also appear due to aging because of collagen and fat loss that cause thinning of skin. Hereditary, alcohol and caffeinated drinks are the other causes. To help you deal with the problem, here is a collection of top 10 remedies. Below are the top 10 remedies for dark circles under eyes Water Dehydration can be one of the reasons. Experts recommend having eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to keep your skin well moistened and cool. Water can also help flush out toxins and reduce the problem. Almond Oil and Honey:The exfoliating property of almond oil is suggested to activate the cells, leading to tightening of skin around the eyes, thereby treating dark circles. For this, you can equally mix almond oil and honey and apply it on the affected area around the eyes for about 10 minutes regularl...

Homemade eye washes or eye baths are highly beneficial for relieving eye strain and heal issues like redness, itchiness, and eye irritation. Moreover, these recipes can be used to make your eyes appear brighter and reduce under-eye puffiness. When using a homemade eye wash, make sure to strain the solution properly, preferably with a coffee filter so as to avoid getting even a tiny particle in your eye. In addition, you can make natural eye salves, with the help of herbs like lavender, calendula, chamomile, comforter, etc. to moisturize and soothe your eyes. Eye cup You can use an eye bath solution by with the help of an eyecup. Fill half the cup with the recipe, bend your head down, close your eye, and press the cup to the eye. While tilting your head back, open your eye gently and blink it repeatedly. Follow this procedure twice on both the eyes. Homemade Eye Washes and Salves Prepare herbal eye wash by adding dried herbs, or about ten drops of a ...

As your eyes are the windows to your soul, tired eyes often give you a flushed out look, mostly due to eye strain or intense use. They are characterized by symptoms like dry eyes, watery eyes, sore or irritated eyes, under-eye puffiness, dark circles, general fatigue, etc. In addition, the condition can be accompanied by headache and dizziness. More often than not, tired eyes are caused by factors like, inadequate sleep, pollution, excessive crying, poor lighting conditions, and activities such as working on the computer for too long, reading for long periods, and so on. Moreover, dry eyes and eye fatigue due to aging, intake of certain medications, and conditions such as Farsightedness, Astigmatism, Sjögren’s syndrome, etc. can also give rise to this problem. Here are 6 ways to soothe tired eyes Cucumber Slices Tea Bags Cold Compress Lavender Oil Rose Water Eye Exercises and Massage   Cucumber Slices Put freshly cut cucumber slices on your eyes....

Dark circles under your eyes are, in most cases, the result of a genetic predisposition. Dark circles occur when blood vessels under your eyes can be seen through your skin, appearing bluish or reddish-colored. The skin around your eyes is naturally quite thin, which can make dark circles appear even worse. Factors such as slow circulation (due to lack of sleep), stress, increasing age, fatigue, iron deficiency anemia, dehydration, and seasonal allergies may also contribute to this problem. The Stretch Test Dark circles that tend to become darker when the skin under your eyes is stretched are usually attributed to genetic factors, or to aging. If the color remains the same when stretched, it means that the under-eye circles are probably due to UV rays, or inflamed blood vessels due to allergies, etc. It Could Be Your Medication Certain medications can cause the blood vessels to dilate, thereby making the area under your eyes appear darker. Don’t stop taking yo...

Are those deep forehead lines getting you down?   Are you sick and tired of trying product after product without any result? This is something you have to deal with as you age. How to get rid of forehead lines can be achieved if you know what ingredients to use. The most common options you can choose to try to improve forehead lines are external treatments like facelift surgery, laser treatment or injections. However, the easy, simple most cost effective treatment is of course using an anti-aging, anti-wrinkle facial cream. The sun is a major cause of lines on forehead . In order to protect ourselves from the sun, we must use sunscreen religiously every time we step out in the sun so that no further damage is done. Botox injection. With this treatment the botox is injected in your facial muscles. The muscles become partly paralyzed for a while giving the muscle a relaxed appearance and reduces the activity of the muscles. The lines and wrinkles become less obvious as a result of th...

Burning eyes affects about 30% of reading glasses wearers at one time or another. It is the commonest symptom of dry eyes. Most just suffer in silence, but there are simple steps that can be taken to help the condition. Eye burning with discharge is burning, itching, or drainage from the eye of any substance other than tears. Lots of different things can make your eyes burn. Smoke, pollen, or a viral infection such as a cold or the flu can cause eyes to itch, burn, water, and redden. In these cases the burning and itching usually go away when the irritant is removed. Sometimes burning and itching eyes are due to environmental pollutants that might be eliminated by social action. If secondhand cigarette smoke is annoying, say so. If an industrial plant in the area is polluting, contact the EPA for solutions. Unprotected eyes can also be burned by the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, tanning lamps or arc welding equipment. Like sunburns to the skin, you won't feel pain until hours...