Dark circles too much of dark circles - #32689
I have too heavy dark circles which is why my confidence is lost and unable to face.. I have tried many creams and oils but still it is useless kindly suggest me how to get rid of dark circles. And how to get good sleep
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Hello Ashritha,
I understand your concern about dark circles. In Ayurveda, dark circles are not just a skin problem. They often indicate deeper issues like stress, lack of sleep, poor digestion, nutritional deficiencies, or too much screen time. But don’t worry; we are here to help you.
✅ AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
1. Manjistha Churna – 1 tsp at night with warm milk or water (blood purifier).
2. Mahatiktakam ks tab 2-0-2 after meals (detox, improves skin tone).
3. Sarivasavam 30ml-0-30ml after meals.
4. Brahmi Vati 1 tab at night (improves sleep and calms the mind).
✅ EXTERNAL REMEDIES FOR DARK CIRCLES
1. Aloe vera gel plus almond oil – massage gently under your eyes at night.
2. Cucumber slices or potato juice – apply for 15 minutes daily to reduce puffiness and pigmentation.
3. Rose water pads – dip cotton pads in rose water and place them over your eyes for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Manjistha and sandalwood paste – apply a thin layer around your eyes, 10 minutes before washing off.
5. Castor oil – apply a drop under each eye at night for skin nourishment.
✅ LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION
Set a regular sleep schedule; aim to sleep before 11 PM and wake up early.
Avoid screens (mobile, laptop, or TV) one hour before bedtime.
In the evening, drink warm milk with nutmeg powder or ashwagandha, as it promotes sound sleep.
Practice Bhramari Pranayama and Anulom Vilom before bed to relax your mind.
Do Trataka kriya (gentle candle gazing) for eye health.
✅ DIET MODIFICATION
✅ INCLUDE
Amla, pomegranate, soaked almonds, and walnuts.
Green leafy vegetables, beetroot, and carrots (for iron and blood).
Warm water and herbal teas (tulsi, brahmi).
❌ AVOID
Junk food and late-night snacking.
Too much coffee, tea, and alcohol (which dries the skin and disturbs sleep).
Creams alone cannot eliminate dark circles. We must address the root causes, such as stress, sleep, blood quality, and digestion.
Ayurveda emphasizes internal detox, blood purification, stress relief, and nourishing external care.
With consistent lifestyle changes, herbal medicines, and home remedies, you can gradually lighten dark circles, restore healthy skin, and boost your confidence.
Wishing you good health.
Warm regards,
Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Your dark circles are mostly from stress week, digestion, and lack of deep sleep Take Himalaya TAGARA RAB 0-0-1 at night Mahamanjistadi kadha 10-0-10 ml with water Mamaearth BYE BYE dark circles cream 1-0-1 Drink warm milk with pinch of nutmeg at night
1.Kaishore guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Mahamanjisthadi kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Kumkumadi tailam-massage with 2-3 drops of oil on the pigmented area and leave it overnight
-Mulethi powder+rose water- apply this paste on pigmented area once daily
Sleep & Lifestyle Tips - Fix your sleep window: Sleep by 10 PM, wake by 6 AM—this aligns with circadian rhythms and reduces Vata aggravation. - Avoid screens 1 hour before bed: Blue light disrupts melatonin. - Hydration: Sip warm water throughout the day—dehydration worsens under-eye hollowness.
Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Drink sufficient quantity of water. Bleminor cream for local application. Sy. Amyron 15ml twice a day Follow up after 4weeks
HELLO ASHRITHA JI, FIRSTLY UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR WORTH IS MUCH MORE THAN YOUR BEAUTY.DON’T LET IT LOWER YOUR SELF ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE. Dark circles might be due to- 1.Lack of sleep. 2.Prolonged screen time. 3.Dehydration 4.Anemia 5.Smoking or alcohol 6.Prolonged sun exposure 7Stress etc.
Treatment - 1. Neem ghanvati 1-0-1 after meal for 7days
2. Mahamanjisthadi kwath 30ml with 30 ml water twice a day after meal 3. Apply Aloe vera gel after cleaning the face with rosewater 4. Apply few drop of kumkumadi tel at bedtime
Follow these - 1. Adequate amount of water 2. Eat antioxidant rich food like amla, beans, green tea, spinach etc 3. Clean your towel and pillowcase every week 4. Avoid using makeup or some chemical product especially before sleeping. 5. Stress management -Through meditation, walking, journaling etc. 6.Avoid screen time 1 hour before sleeping. 7.Take 7hrs of sound sleep. 8.Take cotton dipped in raw or cold milk and apply on dark circles for 20 mins. 9.Keep cucumber slices on closed eyes for 10 mins. 10.Take potato slices and gently scrub on dark circles. Yoga - 1. Anulom vilom 2. Sheetali 3. Sheetkari 4. Eye exercises 5.tratak Follow these and you will see difference.Review after 1 month. Regards,Dr.Anupriya
Do these consistently for at least 4–6 weeks)
1. Cold Compress – Apply chilled rose water pads, cucumber slices, or green tea bags (5–10 min daily). Reduces puffiness & improves circulation.
2. Aloe Vera Gel – Apply a thin layer under eyes at night, leave overnight. Very soothing and safe for sensitive skin.
3. Almond Oil + Vitamin E – Massage a drop under eyes gently at bedtime (don’t rub). Helps lighten pigmentation slowly.
4. Potato Juice Pack – Grated raw potato → squeeze juice → apply with cotton under eyes 10 min → wash. Natural bleaching effect.
5. Turmeric + Milk paste – Apply thin layer 2–3 times a week. Brightens skin naturally.
🍎 Nutrition Support
Eat iron-rich foods (dates, spinach, jaggery, pomegranate, beetroot).
Add almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds daily.
Drink 2–3 L water daily.
Reduce excess tea/coffee (they dehydrate).
Simple Remedies
1. Prepare paste from turmeric and milk of Calotropis procera, apply on the affected area.
2. Apply the paste prepared from turmeric & sandal wood with rose water.
3. Apply the paste of Terminalia Arjuna.
4. Make a paste of nutmeg (Jaiphal) with raw milk. Apply on pimples and black heads leave on for 20 minutes.
1.)Arogyavardhini rasa-500mg +gandhaka rasayana-500mg +khadira Churna-2gm +nimbadi Churna-2gm- 1 hr after food
2.) Manjishtadi Taila or Kumku-madi Taila (external) apply v2 times
3.) Syrup- raktashodhaka-20ml after food with water 2 times
Medha vati-one tablet twice daily after food with warm milk Saraswathi aristha-4 teaspoon with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Alovera gel + potato juice + cucumber juice + vit e capsule + glycerin make a paste and apply Avoid exc screen time Sleep early before 10 pm Practice pranayama meditation regularly
HELLO ASHRITHA,
Dark circles under the eyes (called Anjana shyava Mandala in Ayurveda, falling under vata-pitta-rakta dushti) are not just a cosmetic issssues
THEY INDICATE -weak circulation and blood quality -stress, lack of sleep -heat and strain in the eyes -poor digestion-> toxin (ama) buildup
That’s why creams and oils alone do not work- because the problem comes from inside as well as outside
TREATMENT GOALS -Purify blood and improve skin complexion -nourish under eye skin with proper oils and herbs -calm the mind and improve sleep quality -reduce stress and balance vata-pitta dosha -improve digestion and metabolism to prevent toxin buildup
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime for 3 months =cleanses bowel, removes toxins, supports eye health
2) MANJISTHA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water morning and evening for 2 months =purifies blood, reduces pigmentation
3) BRAHMI CAPSULES= 500mg 1 cap with warm milk at night =calms mind, relieves anxiety, improves sleep
EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS
1) KUMKUMADI TAILA= apply 2-3 drops gently around eyes at night. Improves complexion and nourishes delicate under eye skin
2) CUCUMBER OR POTATO SLICE= place on eyes for 15 minutes daily. Cooling and reduces puffiness
3) ROSE WATER COMPRESS= dip cotton pads in cold rose water, place on eyes for 15 minutes -> soothing and refreshing
4) ALOE VERA + ALMOND OIL= massage lightly around eyes before bed. Provides hydration and reduces dryness
5) LICORICE PASTE WITH MILK= apply for 10 min, twice weekly . Natural skin lightner
LIFESTYLE AND ROUTINE CHANGES -sleep discipline= sleep by 10 pm , wake by 6 am -Reduce screen time= avoid mobiles/laptops 2 hrs before bed -Stress control= practice meditation or journaling daily -Head massage= warm coconut oil applied before bath= calms nervous, nourishes hair and eyes -Foot massage= with ghee before bed-> improves sleep, reduce stress
YOGA ASANAS -Balasana=relaxes body -viparita karani= improves circulation around eyes -Shavasana = deep relaxation
PRANAYAM -Bhramari= calms mind, induces sleep -Nadi sodhana= balances doshas -Shetali/ shetkari= reduces pitta heat
DIET -Fresh fruits= pomegranate, papaya, grapes, berries -Vegetables= green leafy vegetables, beetroot, carrots -Milk with turmeric at night-> improves sleep and skin -Soaked almonds, dates, raisins-> nourish tissues -ghee in small quantity-> improves Ojas and complexion
AVOID -excess tea/coffee, alcohol, smoking -spicy, oily, junk foods-> increase pitta -eating late at night-> disturbs digestion and sleep
HOME REMEDIES -Soaked almonds + warm milk daily -saffron milk at night -apply cold green tea bags on eyes for 10 min -drink coriander - fennel water (soak seeds overnight, drink in morning)-> cooling and detoxifying
-dark circles are not just a skin issue- they reflect inner balance. Ayurveda treats them by -detoxifying the body -nourishing tissues -calming the mind -improving sleep and lifestyle
PRACTICE IS KEY= ayurvedic results are gradual but long lasting. within 6-12 weeks, you should notice improvement in darkness, sleep and overall energy
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Rx Apply Evenshade cream locally Apply kumkumadi oil 2-3 drops at night Panch tikta ghrit guggulu 1-0-1
Hello Ashritha Dark circles has many reasons Check your Heamoglobin level if less will need to continue medication for improving Heamoglobin level If stress,you will have to reduce stress levels Reduce screen time. Meanwhile you can take Mahamanjistadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food, It is a blood purifier Apply aloevera gel arround your eyes Keep cucumber rinds on closed eyes for 5 minutes. Soak cotton balls in Rose water and keep on closed eyes for 5 minutes Mix almond oil + vitamin-E oil and apply arround eyes keep overnight.
Dark circles can often be traced back to factors such as lack of sleep, stress, or excessive screen time, among others. To address them through Ayurveda, firstly, consider balancing your doshas, as this foundational step aids overall well-being. If you are experiencing Vata imbalance, which is often linked with insomnia, this might be affecting your sleep and skin.
To start with, try customizing your diet. Focus on incorporating more whole foods that pacify Vata and provide essential nutrients. Include warm, cooked meals in your daily routine like moong dal, sweet potatoes, and ghee to promote grounding and nourishment. Hydrate sufficiently throughout the day but avoid drinking water right before sleep.
Develop a consistent sleep routine by going to bed and waking up at the same time every day even on weekends. Ensure your sleeping environment is calm, dark, and without electronic disturbances. Avoid any screen-time at least one hour before bed to minimize blue light effect on sleep cycles.
For topical treatments, fine application of a mixture of almond oil and coconut oil massaged gently around the eyes may help to lighten dark circles over time. Do this at night and wash off in the morning to improve skin health naturally.
Consider adopting a brief evening routine of meditation or yoga nidra to help relax your nervous system and prepare your body for rest. Breathe deeply during the day, focusing on long exhales to promote calm.
If stress is a contributing factor, engage regularly in practices that promote relaxation, such as abhyanga (self-massage) with warm sesame oil, which can be pacifying for Vata dosha and support better sleep.
In case these changes don’t bring satisfactory improvement or the dark circles are persistently worsening, it would be advisable to consult with an Ayurveda practitioner for further tailored advice. Remember healing takes time and consistent efforts for genuine results.
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