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Dark circles around the eyes is a common beauty problem. It gives a look of tiredness and illness. It is caused due to various reasons :- stress,sun exposure, excessive intake of drugs, imbalanced diet and various other internal problems. It is pertinent to locate the cause first and treat it thoroughly. There are numerous home remedies for treating dark circles. Some primary steps that are to be followed are :- getting 8 hours of sleep everyday, drinking 2 - 2.5 litres of water, using a sunblock lotion and using sunglasses before stepping out in the sun. Dabbing a mixture of potato, carrot and cucumber juice is an effective remedy for dark circles. Applying a mixture of lemon and tomato juice also helps cure dark circles. Application of used cold tea bag is another cost effective method for removing dark circles.One of the most famous home remedies for treating dark circles is to apply a mixture of one teaspoon tomato juice,half teaspoon lemon juice,a pinch of turmeric powder and a pinch of gram flour. This should be left on for 10minutes before washing it off with cold water. Another simple tip would be to apply coconut oil on to the affected area and leave it on for 10minutes. Then apply milk powder over this and leave it on for another 10minutes. Wash it off using warm water first and then with cold water.Eating fresh fruits and vegetables and practising yoga and meditation also helps remove dark circles with little ado.