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Dark discoloration of the skin under the eye is mainly referred to as dark circles. It is also known as dark rings or shadows.

Some of the main causes behind the formation of dark circles are heredity, aging, dry skin, prolonged crying, working for long hours in front of a computer, mental or physical stress, lack of sleep and an unhealthy diet. Both men and women of different age groups can have dark circles.

Dark circles are not a serious skin problem, but they make people look tired, exhausted, unhealthy and older. You can easily get rid of unsightly shadows under your eyes using some easy home remedies.

Here are the top 6 ways to get rid of dark circles fast.

1. Almond Oil

Almond oil is a great natural ingredient that is very beneficial for the delicate skin around your eyes. Regular usage of almond oil will help fade your under eye circles. In addition to almond oil, you can use vitamin E oil to eliminate dark circles under the eyes.

Before going to bed, apply a little almond oil over the dark circles and gently massage it into the skin.
Leave it on overnight.
The next morning, wash it off with cold water.
Follow this remedy daily until the dark circles disappear.

2. Cucumber

Cucumbers have skin-lightening and mild astringent properties that help fix those raccoon eyes naturally. Plus, they have a soothing and refreshing effect.

Cut a fresh cucumber into thick slices and chill them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Put the slices onto the affected skin area for about 10 minutes. Wash the area with water. Repeat twice daily for about a week or more.
Another option is to mix cucumber juice with lemon juice in equal amounts. Use a cotton ball to apply the mixture on the affected skin. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash it off with water. Follow this remedy daily for at least one week.

3. Raw Potato

There are natural bleaching agents present in potato that can help lighten dark circles and get rid of puffiness around the eyes.

Get Rid of Dark Circles Using this Potato Home Remedy

Grate one or two raw potatoes to extract the juice. Soak a cotton ball in the juice and place it over your closed eyes. Make sure the juice covers the dark circles under your eyes as well as the eyelids. Allow the juice to sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse your eyelids well with cool water. Repeat once or twice daily for a few weeks.
Instead of potato juice, you can also use thick potato slices to remove dark circles.

4. Rose Water

Rose water has incredible ingredient for skin care. It rejuvenates the skin and has a soothing effect on tired eyes. Due to its mild astringent properties, it also works as a good skin toner.

Soak cotton eye pads in pure rose water for a few minutes.
Put the soaked pads on your closed eyelids.
Leave them on for about 15 minutes.
Follow this remedy twice daily for a few weeks.

5. Tomato

Tomatoes have bleaching properties that can lighten skin to a great extent.

Mix one teaspoon of tomato juice with one-half teaspoon of lemon juice. Gently apply this mixture on the dark circles and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Rinse it off with water. Follow this remedy twice a day for a few weeks. Simply using tomato juice will also work.
You can also drink a glass of tomato juice with some mint leaves, lemon juice and salt. For maximum results, be sure to drink this juice immediately after making it. Drink it once or twice a day for about a week.

6. Lemon Juice

The vitamin C present in lemon juice can also help remove dark circles under the eyes, thanks to its skin-lightening properties.

Use a cotton ball to apply fresh lemon juice around your eyes. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and rinse it off. Do this once daily for a few weeks.
Another option is to make a thick paste by mixing one tablespoon of lemon juice, two tablespoons of tomato puree, a pinch of gram flour (besan) and turmeric powder. Apply this thick paste gently around your eyes. Rinse it off with clean water after 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat two or three timesevery week.

Note: If the lemon juice causes a burning sensation then discontinue its use.(Trendiee)

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One of the top body changes that people covet is a flat stomach. You can’t deny the fact that anyone with a firm, ripped stomach gains instant respect from others, which is not an easy goal to achieve. Far too often, I have clients pointing out that they aren’t seeing results, without realizing that you need to make changes beyond the gym.

Fortunately, if you have the right strategies in place it’s definitely a goal that you can take head-on. Let me walk you through the top things that you should be doing in order to finally flatten that tummy.

Eat lean protein post-workout
A good dose of lean protein after your workout session is vital to repair broken down muscle tissues. With greater repair levels, you’ll experience greater overall muscle growth, which means a faster metabolic rate. And the faster your metabolic rate is moving along, the more total body fat you will burn up daily, helping uncover your abs in the process.

Do core moves on the decline
When going about your core workouts to develop stronger abs, don’t underestimate the power of doing them on a decline. Simply shifting the body into this position gives them greater total resistance to work against since you’ll have to fight the forces of gravity. Try the decline weighted twisting sit-up for the ultimate move that hits the obliques as well.

Destabilize your body
On the workout side of things, the more you can destabilise yourself, the more you’ll target muscle fibers deep within the core. Doing more of your basic strength and core exercises on an exercise ball, you’ll achieve this effect perfectly.

Eliminate refined foods
Next, one of the most important steps to take if you want to get chiseled abs is to eliminate all the refined foods that you’re consuming in your diet plan. Refined foods will break down rapidly in the body, which causes your blood glucose to increase and this spikes insulin right along with it. With high levels of insulin constantly in your system, you’re in primary fat storage mode, so expect to see fat being packed on around your middle. Once the glucose is cleared from the blood, you’ll then suffer a blood glucose crash, which causes intense food cravings to set in. It’s an ongoing cycle that will lead to excessive, quick fat gain.

Crank up the speed
To burn fat at an accelerated rate for hours after your workout, start adding interval training to the mix. You’ll stroke your fat burning engine for 48 hours post-workout, making this an excellent way to increase your fat loss. Remember that total fat loss comes down to total calories expended versus consumed, so adding intervals will greatly help the expended side of the equation.

Reduce stress
Combating stress will do more than just help you feel better on a day-to-day basis. When you’re highly stressed out, you’re going to be releasing far more cortisol than normal, which is a hormone that will only encourage fat accumulation in the midsection. Figure out what technique works best for you to bust through stress and then make sure that you use it daily.

Perform full-body workouts
Rather than doing a split body workout like many men do, make the switch over to a full-body workout. Full-body workouts stimulate far more muscle fibers in total, which means a greater calorie burn during both the workout and well after it’s finished. For overall fat loss, full-body workouts can’t be beat. Plus, they allow more time off from your training to get in your interval cardio workouts.

Get more sleep
Getting sufficient sleep is the next vital element to have in place if you want to get abs in a hurry. If you aren’t sleeping enough at night, you’ll experience a slower metabolic rate, a higher cortisol release and less energy to complete your workout the very next day. When you’re well rested, you’ll also experience fewer food cravings, making it easier to choose wise nutrition options.

Stay hydrated
When you’re slightly dehydrated, your body holds on to more water. This excess water weight can give you a bloated or puffy look, especially in your midsection. Slight dehydration can also increase your cravings and appetite because your brain may misinterpret thirst for hunger. So drink up to slim down! Aim for 64 ounces (8 cups) of water daily.

Cut back on beer
If beer is your beverage of choice, you may want to consider changing that. Beer is higher in carbs than other options, which will get converted to body fat in a hurry. Combine this with the alcohol content, which already slows down fat loss, and you have yourself a prime fat-gain situation. Opt for liquor-based drinks with calorie-free mixers like water or slimline tonic instead.

So, when you’re looking in the mirror and thinking that it’s time you put some effort in focusing on your core development, get these points in place to help take your progress up a notch.(Guardian)