We develop wrinkles and dark circles as we age; and this is something we can never stop. Dry skin can make you develop wrinkles soon, so it is essential you keep your skin moisturized throughout your life. Long hours in front of the computer, stress, etc. can cause dark circles. There are a lot of commercial treatments available in the market but aloe vera works the best! Below is a recipe for aloe vera eye mask for wrinkles and dark circles along with its benefits-
BENEFITS:
- Aloe vera minimizes the dark pigmentation under the eyes by protecting the skin from damages.
- It has moisturizing properties that hydrate the skin under the eyes which is essential to prevent further aggravation of dark circles and wrinkles.
- Aloe vera is rich in many essential vitamins and minerals which help in proper blood circulation and promotes cell renewal for reducing dark circles.
METHOD:
To make aloe vera eye mask, you need cotton balls or tissue papers, pure aloe vera gel and rosehip oil. Add aloe vera gel in a bowl and to it, add very little water just to liquefy the gel. Add in few drops of rosehip oil and mix well. Make sure there are no lumps in it.
Flatten the cotton balls and dip in the solution. If you are using tissue papers, grab a bunch and fold it; cut it out in circle and dip in the solution. Place the saturated cotton ball or tissue paper on the eyes and keep it that way for 15 minutes. Repeat 3 times a week.