When you meet people, your eyes are the first thing they notice. And, if the skin around your eyes is dry, you tend to become self-conscious. Not only does it make you look older than you are, but it can also be extremely annoying. the skin under the eyes is even more sensitive. It is prone to dryness and wrinkles, fine lines, and other skin problems. Dry skin under the eyes is a very common occurrence, especially during winter. This dryness is very painful because of its proximity to the eyes. But don’t worry, with a little care, you can battle the dryness and say hello to supple skin.
Causes of Dry Skin around eyes
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Dryness around the eyes can be due to both external and internal factors. Environmental conditions like extreme weather (too hot or too cold) and sudden changes in the weather. Harsh chemicals in skincare and cosmetic products or even in the environment. Excessive rubbing on or around eyes. Using dirty makeup brushes and sponges. Certain makeup products like mascaras and concealers. Sunburn is also a major cause of dryness around the eyes. Dermatological conditions such as dermatitis or eczema. The causes are varied, but it is essential to take care of the sensitive skin under the eyes to eliminate dryness and also prevent recurrence of the condition. Dryness around the eyes can give us wrinkles, dark circles, swollen and irritated eyes.
Home Remedies to Treat Dryness around the eyes
Here are some homemade remedies to treat dryness around the eyes
1.Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera is a very good product for the eyes. It moisturizes the eyes well and also reduces the dark circles. It contains 18 amino acids that work together to heal and soothe dry, irritated skin. The gel also helps stimulate collagen formation to help restore the suppleness of the skin around our eyes. The gel also acts as a good moisturizer and emollient for the eyes.
How to use
- Apply some aloe vera gel on your eyes.
- Leave it for a full night.
- Wash it with cold or normal water in the morning.
Caution
Be little careful with aloe vera gel, don’t put it in your eyes. You may get itchy or watery eyes. It may also cause blurred vision. Aloe Vera gel is supposed to be used for external purposes only.
2.Almond oil
Almond oil having properties of moisturizing the skin and give a glow to the skin. Almond oil is naturally anti-inflammatory, so it reduces puffy bags under the eyes and dark circles. It’s a good source of vitamin K, which improves clotting, reducing discoloration under the eyes. It contains palmatic acid and retinol, which moisturize delicate under-eye skin, leaving it soft and smooth.
How to use
- Use almond oil at night around the eyes and sleep.
- Wash it in the morning with normal water.
You can see the results in 20 days.
Caution
Although it has no side effects as such, some people are allergic to nutty ingredients and show allergic symptoms when they use them on the skin. Such people are advised not to use almond oil.
3.Vitamin E oil
Vitamin E oil or capsule is very moisturizing and controls the dryness around the eyes. It’s a potent antioxidant that combats free radicals from UV rays by neutralizing its oxidizing effects. It repairs traumatized skin cells, which restores collagen, fades age spots, and heals scarring.
How to use
- Just poke a capsule carefully.
- Apply 2-3 drops of the oil on your eyes and sleep.
- Wash it with normal water in the morning.
Caution
Don’t put it directly in your eyes. If it happens then immediately wash your face with fresh water.
4.Rosewater
Rosewater has cooling and moisturizing properties which makes it suitable for all. Rosewater especially is considered good when it comes to soothing eyes. Environmental pollution also plays havoc on our eyes. Taking good eye care is important. The healing properties of rose water make it ideal for eye care.
How to use
- Just dip two cotton balls in rose water.
- Place them on the eyes for 20 minutes.
- Then wash it with normal or cold water.
Caution
There is no danger if rose water gets into your eyes but it should be first diluted with water.
5.Glycerin
Glycerin is best to get rid of dryness and flaky skin. It’s good for hairs as well as for the skin. It is used to treat many oily skin conditions, like acne, skin infections, wrinkles, and fine lines.
How to use
- Dab some drops of glycerin on a cotton pad or on your fingertips.
- Gently apply on your eyes at night.
- Wash it with normal water in the morning.
Caution
If glycerin goes directly into your eyes then immediately wash your eyes with water.
6.Vaseline
Vaseline is very famous for its uses for dry skin, chapped lips, etc. Vaseline as a usual anti-aging cream to moisturize the skin around the eyes and keep it free of wrinkles, puffy eyes, crow’s feet, and bags. It heals dry skin around the eyes.
How to use
- Apply some Vaseline on your eyes at night and sleep.
- When you get up in the morning you can wash your face with lukewarm water.
You can see the result in 15 days.
Caution
Vaseline should not go into your eyes. Even if you have sensitive skin don’t use vaseline on the skin.
7.Tea Bags
Teabags are always helpful whether the problem is big or small. Teabags reduce the puffiness and dryness around the eyes. Especially green tea bags are great for reducing dark circles and puffiness under the eyes because the caffeine in the tea shrinks the blood vessels around the eyes. It reduces dryness around the eyes.
How to use
- Dip two tea bags in boiled water and cool it down.
- Place them on the eyes for 20 minutes.
- Then wash it with normal water.
8.Honey
Our mother and grandmother using honey for skin problems from ages and told us to use it as our beauty regime. It hydrated our skin. Honey is a good source to moisturize the dry area of eyes.
How to use
- Take some honey and apply it on the eyes.
- Leave it overnight.
- Wash it with normal water in the morning.
Caution
Honey is very viscous. If it goes into your eyes then wash your eyes with water.
9.Cucumber
Cucumber apart from toning the skin also moisturizes it. Cucumber on eyes will revitalize the skin. Cucumbers have a subtle, mild skin lightening effect. This is why cucumber on eyes is so often used for the dark circles and dry skin under eyes. This skin lightening effect can also make your skin appear youthful and glowing.
How to use
- Grate some cucumber.
- Apply it on the eyes for 20 minutes.
- Wash eyes with cool water.
Caution
It should not go into your eyes if it happens immediately to wash your eyes. If you are having a cold or fever then don’t use this remedy.
10.Raw Milk
Raw Milk is a very good source of moisturizer. Raw milk is best to treat dryness around the eyes. Milk contains vitamins A and B6, which help build new skin cells. The vitamin D in milk restores skin’s elasticity.
How to use
- Dip cotton pad or ball in raw milk.
- Keep this on your eyes for 20 minutes.
- Wash eyes with cool water.
Caution
It should not go into your eyes if it happens immediately wash your eyes.
11.Shea butter
High-quality shea butter skincare that targets the minimization of under-eye circles is optimal because under-eye circles are very often signed that your skin is in desperate need of hydration and moisture. As the skin becomes more and more parched, the eye area gets darker and darker, often on the top of the lid as well as the under-eye area. The key to this situation is to deliver as much healing and restorative moisture and hydration as possible. And this is where shea butter skincare comes in.
How to use
- Melt some Shea butter by rubbing it between your fingers.
- Gently apply around the dry area of your eyes and leave it overnight.
- Wash it with normal water in the morning.
Caution
It should not go into your eyes if it happens immediately wash your eyes.
12.Olive oil
Olive oil is very good for moisturizing the dry skin. It helps the skin to glow and can treat the dryness around the eyes. To use olive oil to help reduce the dryness around eyes, purchase some cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil.
How to use
- Take 3-4 drops of olive oil.
- Gently massage the eyes and leave it overnight.
- Wash it with normal water in the morning.
Caution
It should not go into your eyes if it happens immediately wash your eyes.
13.Lavender oil
The lavender essential oil is good to treat dryness around the eyes. Lavender oil includes low amounts of several monoterpenes which also have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral and antibacterial therapeutic properties.
How to use
- For this take 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and add 2 to 3 drops of lavender essential oil.
- Mix them both nicely.
- Apply this at night on your eyes for 1 month.
Caution
It should not go into your eyes if it happens immediately wash your eyes. It may irritate your eyes for a few hours.
14.Yogurt
Yogurt had so many properties to treat dull and dry skin around the eyes. Yogurt is very good for the eyes. To treat the dryness around eyes follow these steps written below.
How to use
- Take some yogurt and apply it to the eyes with the help of cotton.
- Leave it for 20 minutes.
- Wash it from cold or normal water.
Caution
It should not go into your eyes if it happens immediately wash your eyes.
15.Milk cream/malai
Milk cream or Malai is full of moisture and can be used for treating dryness on the body. It contains some facts which are good for the dry part of our body. Malai or milk cream prevents wrinkles and reduces soft lines and dryness around the eyes. Malai or milk cream contains some protein and vitamin that can promote collagen production which important in keeping young and tight skin.
How to use
- Apply some milk cream or malai around the dry area of the eyes.
- Leave it for 20 minutes.
- Wipe it off with a tissue or soft cloth.
Caution
It should not go into your eyes if it happens immediately wash your eyes.
These are some tips to treat dryness around the eyes and get beautiful eyes.
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Home Remedies to treat Dryness around the eyes
Disclaimer: Please note that This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information provided above is not a substitute for any professional medical advice. We always suggest you talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of any treatment.
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Oh, this is very timely. I am looking for a natural cure for dryness around the eyes. I will definitely save this for my references. Thanks for sharing this is so helpful for me.
All these are so easy to use and easily available in our kitchen
Thanks for these tips. Learnt so many new things from your post
My mother has been getting quite a few dry patches under her eyes recently! Will try these remedies on her!
these tips looks amazing to treat dryness. during summer eyes tend to become dry so much. Thanks for sharing these tips here.
I can see the dryness increasing especially in this dry hot weather and will try these .. A nice comprehensive list
Great tips… All the ingredients u mentioned are easily available, thanx for sharing.
I have faced this problem and I have always used aleovera Cucumber & almond oil it works wonders
Might need these tips what with the temperature soaring up. Better to use natural remedies.
This is post for me actually.. looking for something for my eyes…
My mum used to focus on making and glycerine when we were small..great home remedies for treating dryness.
Thank you for sharing these tips. These are really useful
Home remedies are best when it comes to taking care of sensitive body parts and areas. This is a great post.
This is another excellent and helpful post. I can tell you almost everyday I come home with tired eyes & feel like my skin is stretchy & dehydrated.
I apply aloe vera gel under my eyes and it is very effective
I am facing this issue at this time of year. Will try these tips.
Shea butter and olive oil would be great for cutting down the dryness around the under eye area.
This is need of hour, with the kind of pressure we bloggers face online and the surging heat from summers.. both play havoc on eyes, these are some brilliant tips and tricks to moisturize eyes.
Great natural remedies for curing dryness of eyes. Do they also help in reducing dark circles?
Great tips.. I use vaseline, and almond oil generally.. Others will give it a shot soon.
I didn’t know that tea bags can work charm to cure dryness under eye area.. Very nice tips…