Home Remedies & Foods For Beautiful Eyes

Home Remedies & Foods For Beautiful Eyes

Here are some home remedies & foods for beautiful eyes that will help keep our eyes healthy and pretty. These remedies are so simple that we can try at home easily.

For Dark Circles

-       Use Tea Bags

Apply cool tea bags over closed eyes for 4-5 minutes. Don’t use herbal tea bags because most aren’t as effective as the black tea bags.

-       Chilled Cotton Balls

Dip cotton balls in cold water and keep them on the eyes for 5-10 minutes.

-       Sliced Cucumber

Cucumbers work wonders for tired eyes. Place two slices of cucumber over the eyes and rest for a while. They not only have cooling properties but also help lighten dark circles. We can also extract cucumber juice, dip cotton pads in it, and place them on our eyes.

-       Tomato, Turmeric, Lime Juice

Mix a teaspoon of tomato pulp with a pinch of turmeric and half a teaspoon of lime juice. Apply on the eyelids and around the dark circles. Let it dry and then wash it off.

-       Almond Oil And Lime Juice For Beautiful Eyes

Alternate hot and cold compresses on the eyes for 10 minutes and then apply a mixture of a teaspoon of almond oil and half a teaspoon of lime juice. Let it stay overnight.

-       Rose Water

The rejuvenating factor of rose water is extremely useful in diminishing dark circles. Dip cotton pads in rose water and place them on the eyes for 10-15 minutes. Do this every day to get rid of dark circles.

For Sunken Eyes

-       Almond Oil And Honey

All we need is the combination of a teaspoon of honey and half a teaspoon of almond oil. Apply the mixture to our under-eye area before going to bed. Leave it on overnight and wash it off in the morning.

-       Raw Potato Juice

This is also equally effective in treating sore eyes and dark circles. Place two slices of potato on the eyes for 10 minutes or apply raw potato juice to the under-eye area, and we will notice the difference within a few days.

For Puffy Eyes

-       Cucumber With Basil Tea

I know how much we hate waking up each morning with puffy eyes. This can be cured with basil tea and cucumber juice. Mix the two and pour the liquid into the ice tray. Place the ice cubes on the eyes.

-       Cold Compress

Use cold water or ice cube bags to make cold compresses. Place them on the eyes and repeat until the puffiness is gone.

-       Tea Bags

Soak two tea bags in warm water and then cool them in the fridge for a few minutes. Place them on the eyes for several minutes. Our eyes will feel refreshed. This is because tea contains tannins that are excellent in reducing puffiness.

Some more Homemade Beauty Tips for Eyes that will Help keep Our Eyes Healthy & Pretty

-       Cold Spoon

Here is one natural beauty tip for eyes – keep two spoons in the freezer over night. Take them out in the morning and place the spoons' curved backs to the eyes. The spoons will be cold so we will have to do the treatment in intervals. This will help enhance blood circulation and keep our eyes feeling fresh.

-       Mint leaves

Mint leaves will give cooling effect along with reducing dark circles. The remedy can soothe our tired skin and refresh our eyes. To use the mint leaves for the eyes, take five to six fresh mint leaves and crush them. Apply the crushed leaves around our eyes gently. Wash the eyes gently after 10 minutes as the area is sensitive. It is one of the best remedies to get rid of dark circles.

-       Turmeric

Turmeric, also known as the ‘golden spice’ has many uses. It has been used by women since ancient times for beautiful skin.  It has antioxidant and inflammatory properties that are great to reduce under eye circles. We will need two teaspoons of turmeric and few drops of pineapple juice. Mix them both to form a paste and apply it gently around our eyes. The remedy is sure to reduce the appearance of dark circles if used on a regular basis.

-       Milk

As a child, our mother must have told us to have milk daily to grow strong. But she probably left out the part that milk can also be used for beautiful eyes. Milk contains lactic acid that helps soften and moisturize skin under the eyes. Also, milk has protein, enzymes, amino acids and antioxidants that are required to strengthen the skin and heal damaged skin. Milk can be used as a cold compress to treat dark circles and reduce eye puffiness. To treat our dark circles, soak cotton balls in cold milk that has been in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Place the cotton balls under our eyes and hold them there until they become warm. Follow this remedy three or four times daily for a few weeks.

-       Tomato

Tomatoes are a great skin lightening agent. They are high in certain properties that can effectively clear up the dark circles. Take one teaspoon of tomato juice and mix it in one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mixture, gently on the affected area. Allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes. Rinse it off gently with cold water. Follow this remedy twice, daily till we notice the reduction in the dark circles.

Foods That Are Good for Our Eyes

-       Fish

Many fish are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

Oily fish are fish that have oil in their gut and body tissue, so eating them offers higher levels of omega-3-rich fish oil. The fish that contains the most beneficial levels of omega-3s include:

·       tuna

·       salmon

·       trout

·       mackerel

·       sardines

·       anchovies

·       herring

Some studies have found that fish oil can reverse dry eye, including dry eye caused by spending too much time on a computer.

-       Nuts and Legumes

Nuts are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Nuts also contain a high level of vitamin E, which can protect the eye from age-related damage.

Nuts are available for purchase in most grocery stores and online. Nuts and legumes that are good for eye health include:

·       walnuts

·       brazil nuts

·       cashews

·       peanuts

·       lentils

-       Citrus Fruits

Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C. Just like vitamin E, vitamin C is an antioxidant that fights age-related eye damage.

Vitamin C-rich citrus fruits include:

·       Lemons

·       Oranges

·       grapefruits

-       Leafy Green Vegetables

Leafy green vegetables are rich in both lutein and zeaxanthin and are also a good source of eye-friendly vitamin C.

Well-known leafy greens include:

·       spinach

·       kale

·       collards

-       Carrots

Carrots are rich in both Vitamin A and beta carotene. Beta carotene gives carrots their orange color.

Vitamin A plays an essential role in vision. It is a component of a protein called rhodopsin, which helps the retina to absorb light. Research on beta carotene’s role in vision is mixed, though the body needs this nutrient to make vitamin A.

-       Sweet Potatoes

Like carrots, sweet potatoes are rich in beta carotene. They are also a good source of the antioxidant vitamin E.

-       Eggs

Eggs are an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which can reduce the risk of age-related sight loss. Eggs are also good sources of vitamins C and E, and zinc.

-       Water

It may come as no surprise that a fluid essential to life is also vital to eye health. Drinking plenty of water can prevent dehydration, which may reduce the symptoms of dry eyes.

-       Beans

The mineral zinc helps keep the retina healthy and may protect our eyes from the damaging effects of light. However, zinc can lower the amount of copper in the body, which we need to help form red blood cells. Fortunately, we can increase both at once with all kinds of beans (legumes), including black-eyed peas, kidney beans and lima beans.  Other foods high in zinc include oysters, lean red meat, poultry and fortified cereals.

-       Salmon

Our retinas need two types of omega-3 fatty acids to work right: DHA and EPA. We can find both in fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna, and trout, as well as other seafood. Omega-3s also seem to protect the eyes from AMD and glaucoma. Low levels of these fatty acids have been linked to dry eyes.

-       Strawberries

Fresh, juicy strawberries are a good thing for our eyes, and contain plenty of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that may help lower our risk of cataracts. Also, be sure to load up the plate with other vitamin C-rich foods including bell peppers, broccoli, citrus (such as orange and grapefruit) and cantaloupe.

-       Green Tea: Antioxidant Powerhouse

A cup of green tea is more than relaxing and delicious — its antioxidants may help keep eyes healthy. Green tea contains healthful substances called catechins, which are responsible for its antioxidant properties. Other foods that are that are high in catechins include red wine, chocolate, berries and apples. Black tea also boasts catechins, but in lower amounts than its green cousin.

-       Whole Grains

A diet containing foods with a low glycemic index (GI) can help reduce our risk for age-related macular degeneration. Swap refined carbohydrates for quinoa, brown rice, whole oats and whole-wheat breads and pasta. The vitamin E, zinc and niacin found in whole grains also help promote overall eye health.