Brilio.net - The under-eye area is one part of the face that is prone to darkening, often referred to as panda eyes. In addition, the skin in this area can also sag and form eye bags, making the face look tired and lacking in energy.
The cause of eye bags is not only due to lack of sleep. Other factors such as excessive alcohol consumption, fatigue, dehydration, lack of vitamins and vegetables, anemia, smoking, and genetic factors can also trigger this problem. In addition, as we age, the production of collagen and fatty tissue under the eyes decreases, causing the skin to thin and blood vessels to become more visible, making the under-eye area appear darker.
However, you dont have to rely on expensive skincare or heavy makeup to deal with it. With natural ingredients like coconut milk, green tea, and turmeric, you can make a DIY mask to treat the under-eye area.
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Usually coconut milk is identical as a kitchen spice or mixed ingredients for food or drinks, but who would have thought that coconut milk is also good for use as an alternative beauty for your skin, you know. One of them is whitening the dark area under the eyes. Not without reason, this is thanks to the content of vitamin C and vitamin E in coconut milk.
Drinking ingredients that are also known for their benefits to whiten the under-eye area are green tea. The tannin content in green tea will help overcome panda eyes naturally. While the antioxidants are able to help shrink blood vessels under the delicate skin around the eyes that cause eye bags and puffy eyes.
As turmeric is one of the spices with benefits for whitening the skin. According to Best Health, the anti-inflammatory content in turmeric can overcome the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. Turmeric can also stimulate blood flow in the facial skin, so that dark circles under the eyes can be reduced.
Well, with these three kitchen ingredients you can make an eye mask that can overcome panda eyes. Even if used regularly, eye bags and wrinkles around the eyes can also fade. Here's how to make it:
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Material:
1. 1 bag of green tea
2. Sufficient warm water
3. Cotton pads
4. A pinch of turmeric
5. 1 tablespoon coconut milk
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How to make:
1. Brew green tea using warm water until the water turns yellowish.
2. Pour the turmeric, coconut milk, and add 1-2 tablespoons of green tea water into a container.
3. Stir the ingredients until evenly mixed.
4. Cut the cotton pads into 2 parts
5. Soak the cotton pads in the solution you have made, then put them in the refrigerator until cold.
6. Lift the cotton pads and apply them to the skin under the eyes.
7. Leave it for 20-30 minutes then rinse with water until clean.
8. Continue by using your favorite eye cream or moisturizer.
9. Do this method regularly 2-3 times a week for maximum results.
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