1. Sleep: Fatigue and lack of sleep can cause dark circles under your eyes. It can also make you look paler, which might make your dark circles more noticeable. Try to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night 1.

  2. Elevation: When you sleep, try extra pillows under your head to lessen the puffiness of fluid pooling in your lower eyelids 1.

  3. Cold: Sometimes dilated blood vessels can darken the area under your eyes. A cold compress can cause the blood vessels to constrict, which may result in a lessening of the dark circles. You can use a cold spoon, a chilled teabag, or a cold washcloth 1.

  4. Cucumber: Cucumbers have skin-lightening and mild astringent properties that help fix those raccoon eyes naturally. Cut a fresh cucumber into thick slices and chill them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Put the slices onto the affected skin area for about 10 minutes. Wash the area with water. Repeat twice daily for about a week or more 2.

  5. Tea bags: Tea bags contain caffeine and antioxidants that can help stimulate blood circulation and reduce fluid retention under the eyes. Soak two tea bags in warm water and then chill them in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Place one tea bag on each eye for five minutes, and your eyes will feel fresh 2.

  6. Tomatoes: Tomatoes are a natural bleaching agent. They contain antioxidants that reduce discolouration around the eyes. Try mixing one teaspoon of tomato juice with one and a half teaspoons of lemon juice. Gently apply this mixture on the dark circles and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Rinse it off well with cool water. Follow this remedy twice a day for a few weeks 3.

  7. Almond oil: Almond oil is a great natural ingredient that is very beneficial for the delicate skin around your eyes. Regular usage of almond oil will help fade your under eye circles. Before going to bed, apply a little almond oil over the dark circles and gently massage it into the skin. Leave it on overnight. The next morning, wash it off with cold water. Follow this remedy daily until the dark circles disappear 3.

  8. Rose water: Rose water has incredible ingredient for skin care. It rejuvenates the skin and has a soothing effect on tired eyes. Due to its mild astringent properties, it also works as a good skin toner. Soak cotton eye pads in rose water for a few minutes. Place the soaked pads on your closed eyelids. Leave them on for about 15 minutes. Follow this remedy twice daily for a few weeks 3.

  9. Lemon juice: The vitamin C present in lemon juice can also help remove dark circles under the eyes, thanks to its skin-lightening properties. Use a cotton ball to apply fresh lemon juice around your eyes. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and rinse it off. Do this once daily for a few weeks 3.

  10. Coconut oil: Massaging with coconut oil is another effective natural remedy to lighten dark circles. Due to its moisturizing quality, coconut oil also promotes smooth skin and prevents wrinkles and fine lines under eyes. Simply massage some extra-virgin coconut oil on the under eye area. Leave it on for a few hours, and then wash it off 3.

It is important to note that dark circles are a natural variation of human skin and are not harmful. While treatments do exist to lighten them, it is important to consult a dermatologist before trying any of these treatments 231.