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Fennel
Posted by Susan (La, Ca) on 08/28/2012
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omg.. I am shocked. Literally I took fennel and after a long night of cleanse, and sleeping. I noticed NO DARK CIRCLEs.... They were there for months. thats nuff said, my eyes looks brighter and my skin was soft, glowing.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Omnischoolmom (Durham, North Carolina, Usa) on 03/17/2012
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Here is the ACV ratio I use: 5 parts water, 2 parts raw honey (optional), and 1 part Apple Cider Vinegar. Good for drinking and topical application, even one drop at a time in the eyes (one eye at a time, it will sting for a good 10 seconds, so roll your eye all around while closed to coat it before your tears wash it out).
Coconut Oil
Posted by Mivtops (New York) on 02/28/2012
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I tried coconut oil on my dark eye circles for a couple of weeks to no avail.
Dietary Changes
Posted by Wendy (Jerusalem, Israel) on 11/17/2011
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I've had dark circles since forever. When I put on makeup, the most important thing I'd use was concealer. In my late 40s, I started to see a raccoon in the mirror.
I totally cleaned up my diet and my dark circles are much, much lighter - I don't bother with concealer any more. I can't say what did the trick since I made lots of dietary changes at once. Here's what I did:
Gave up all processed foods - make everything from scratch.
Gave up gluten.
Replaced soybean/corn/canola with olive oil/butter/coconut oil.
Try to get grassfed meat, raw dairy, organic fruit and veggies when possible.
Added fermented foods to diet.
I never thought my dark circles would improve. Thought it was genetic. Many other health issues improved as well. It's a sign of good health.
Good luck
Juicing
Posted by Sharon (Wesley Chapel, Fl) on 09/21/2011
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At the age of 60, l have "young eyes and face" by drinking green drink every day. You can purchase any good greens powder and mix it or you can do what l do inexpensively. Take 1 cup real pineapple or orange juice in the blender. Add a handful of parsley. Puree and drink. It tastes like the juice. Amazing what it does in 30 min. Takes 5 years off your face. Feel free to add any edible greens to the mix when you have it. Radish tops, carrot tops, lambs quarters, sprouts, and if you need it, any healthy oils, 1 tblspoon. Do not use strong flavored greens like mustard or kale or turnip.
B12 Injections
Posted by Wizen (Estcourt, South Africa) on 09/09/2011
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Hi, I have suffered from dark circles under the eyes for ages, and then a while ago I started injecting myself with Vit B12 and noticed that the dark circles left! The same doesn't work with B Complex tho - only B12.
Now when I get them, I give myself 1-2mls and away they go!
Juicing
Posted by Ti (Houston, Usa) on 09/06/2011
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A week of veggie juicing to include items like dandelion greens, radishes, cucs, celery and parsley (as well as lemon juice) help clean out the liver which eliminate the dark circles.
Juice first thing in the AM and drink immediately on empty stomach.
Dietary Changes
Posted by Tj (Sturgis, Mi) on 07/30/2011
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My gluten intolerance was causing dark spots under my eyes. Just an idea to check.
Oil Pulling
Posted by Vreed27 (Edmonds, Wa) on 06/15/2011
@Moon_man I think the reason you are supposed to do it first thing in the morning BEFORE you eat and drink is so that you can get rid of the toxins in your mouth before injesting them. Eating and drinking means that you are swallowing them instead.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Linda (Nyc) on 01/23/2011
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i have used both nutiva and spectrum topically for my dark eyes and they both have worked. I think nutiva is better since its raw. My dark circles are hereditary and to top it off I suffer from insomnia and sinus issues. I saw a difference in maybe 4 days to a week. It sure does the trick and its natural. Taking it internally wouldn't hurt but it isn't necessary.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Rachel (To, Canada) on 10/06/2010
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Apply to face nightly. I freeze my ACV in a ice cube tray. When I want to take some I cut it into little pieces and take with warm water. This way you can't really taste the ACV and you won't ruin your the enamel on your teeth.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Sandy (Mission Viejo, Ca) on 09/29/2010
Deirdre, I will try the ACV drink. Can you tell me how long it took for you to notice significant results?
Molasses
Posted by Ann (Chicago, Il, Usa) on 07/09/2010
In response to Melissa, in some cases dark circles can be caused by an iron deficiency. That would explain why the iron-rich BSM worked for you and nothing else did. I have been trying lots of other cures for my dark circles, Oil Pulling, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Virgin Coconut Oil among them. I also have RLS and cold hands and feet, so I started taking the BSM today and I hope it will work for me, too!
Oil Pulling
Posted by Moon_man (Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom) on 03/08/2010
How important is it to the success of oil pulling that it is done on an empty stomach?
Almond Oil
Posted by Claudia (Santa Fe, Nm) on 02/14/2010
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I've been using almond oil on a cotton ball to remove eye makeup for nearly a year now and it is simply fantastic! It removes mascara and any other eye makeup gently and easily. It also has made my eyelashes softer and I have no dark under eye circles anymore. It's also fairly cheap and the bottle lasts a very long time!
Coconut Oil
Posted by Timr (Dover, Delaware) on 01/23/2010
I am very curious about the use of coconut oil for dark sunken eyes. I believe it is hereditary sense my twin sister has the same problem. I have tried just about everything I can think of. I read your feedback about coconut oil and was wondering. What type of oil did you use? Did you injest it also? and how long did it take to see results? Thanks T.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Angel (La, Ca) on 11/19/2009
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coconut oil..OMG..I used everything from vitamin c to high end creams, I inhererited dark sunken circles which at 44 started to make me look REALLY sick!!! I started coconut oil for thyroid, not only have I lost weight, sleep, now I noticed in 1 week my eye cleared???
WHAT AMAZING STUFF...AND i don't get easily impressed. I LOOK NORMAL..not like I have anemia..anymore!!! I eat 2 tablespoon and apply it under eye like 4 times...
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Joyce (Joelton, Tn) on 04/11/2009 490 posts
Hello Ray, You can answer your own question by seeing if total elimination of wheat products gets rid of the dark circles under eyes. It it does then try some of the whole wheat products and see if they return. It may be something used in the bleaching process instead of the gluten. Of course any allergy to other foods may be the cause, not just wheat. Dairy products are another big cause of allergies, but there again, if you can find someone with a cow that sells unprocessed milk, you might find that it isn't the milk but something the processors added that is the problem rather than the milk.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Ray (Atlanta, GA) on 04/10/2009
I was wondering, if the purpose of cutting out wheat to avoid gluten? That means no whole wheat bread or pasta?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Deirdre (Atlanta, GA) on 03/21/2009
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I drink it: 2 teaspoons in 8 ounces of water once a day. When I have managed to stay off of wheat and sugar for some time, it has made a dramatic difference in dark eye circles.
Oil Pulling
Posted by Misha (Binghamton, New York) on 03/21/2009
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I have had dark circles under my eyes nearly all my life. I even have elementary school pictures that show my dark circles under my eyes! HOWEVER, I absolutely SWEAR by oil pulling with pure unrefined sesame seed oil every morning and evening to get rid of undereye circles (1 tsp swished for about 10 minutes, rinse with diluted H202). It really works! I don't really know why; I assume it eliminates impurities that accumulate under your eyes resulting in the appearance of dark circles. I also find that a dab of castor oil applied around the eyes before bedtime reduces the appearance of dark circles. Good luck! I hope it works just as great for you and others!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Betsey (Detroit, Michigan) on 01/30/2009
I was wondering, do you drink the ACV or apply it directly to the dark circles?
Colon Cleanse
Posted by Robin (Rocky Ridge, Ohio) on 01/11/2009
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I couldn't agree more with Kristen's suggestion below. I have had dark eye circles all my adult life and have watched my mom's get darker as she aged. In an effort to overcome some illnesses I have, I decided to try internal cleansing. I found one that worked amazingly well and one of the side benefits of removing toxins from my body was the lightening of the dark circles.
I've written about this in another thread for heavy metal cleansing and they asked me to name it so I will again. It was Dr. Natura's Colonix internal cleansing system. It's really simple, gentle and effective.
It promoted better bathroom results, easier female cycles, a cessation of hair loss, thicker, stronger and longer nails, decreased the dark circles, cleared up my skin, helped me sleep better, gave me more energy, increased my cravings for fresh veggies, I lost about 15-20 lbs, and my middle shrank in inches from finally being empty like it is supposed to be.
Beauty begins on the inside, you can't just slather the stuff on and expect results. Dark circles, skin conditions, hair loss, etc., are signs that our bodies need work on the inside.
Blessings and good luck!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by David (Beaverton, OR) on 07/16/2008
I was wondering about using the apple cider vinegar for my dark circles and needed to know do you drink it? If so how much daily? Or do you apply it directly under the eyes? Thanks for your help!
