The time old trick of applying cucumbers on your eyes to reduce dark circles is nothing compared to this new wondrous cure to dark circles. Raw potato slices are the most helpful, natural, and inexpensive alternative to eye creams and serums. Potatoes are full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that nourish and replenish tired skin especially thin skin layers such as the skin under your eyes. Since potatoes can remain cold for long periods of time, you wont be needing to make countless trips to the kitchen to get fresh, cold slices for your eyes. Dark circles can be caused from a lack of sleep or stress on the body from working too hard and not taking care of your body and health with proper sleep and nutrients.

How do potatoes help with dark circles?

Because of the cold temperature held by the potato, they make conveniently shaped ice packs for your tender eyes. Also the starch found in potatoes helps reduce swelling and inflammation under the eyes, which will then minimize your dark circles. Catecholase, which is found in potatoes, is an organic compound that aids in the skin lightening process that further reduces the darkness that is found under your eyes.

2 Ways to Try at Home:

Potato Slices

1. Wash the potatoes thoroughly.
2. Cut two 1-inch slices from the middle of potato leaving the skin on.
3. Let the slices cool in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
4. Place the cold slices on your eyes for 10 minutes.
5. Repeat daily until your dark circles begin to fade.

Potato Juice

1. Grate 1-2 potatoes to extract the juice.
2. Soak cotton balls or pads in juice for a few minutes.
3. Place the cotton balls or pads over your eyes making sure they cover the bottom on your eyes as well.
4. Leave them on for 10 minutes.
5. Rinse your eye with cool water carefully.
6. Repeat once or twice daily to reduce the darkness under your eyes.