From the Viva Cryo archive. Originally published 2020-07-19. This article preserves the original historical text. For current treatment information, book a consultation.
Literally, from the day I was born, I had dark circles under my eyes. It wasn’t a big deal when I was a kid, but then I became a teenager. Being a teenager already goes hand in hand with insecurities, so the dark circles did not help. Beginning in my teenage years, these dark circles plagued and mocked me like a horrible nightmare. Finding a foundation or concealer that brought full coverage to my under-eye circles did not exist, and no injectable or cream truly worked. The only thing that helps my dark circles ACTUALLY fade is the potato. I know this sounds crazy, right? But it’s true and it works wonders.
Enlightening info on potatoes:
The deficiency that causes dark circles is the lack of vitamin B3. Potatoes contain this vital vitamin while also containing vitamin K, which helps decrease the darkened bruising that typically occurs by treating blood coagulation. Lastly, potatoes contain vitamin C and Niacin, that act as skin brightening agents and reduce puffiness so it’s the perfect combination to treat stubborn under-eye dark circles.
What you’ll need:
1 PotatoPeeler
Cheesecloth or muslin
Bowl
Blender or grater
Cotton balls or pads
Instructions:
Peel the potato. Blend or grate the potato until liquified. Put macerated potato in cheesecloth over a bowl and squeeze all the juice out into the bowl. Put potato juice in a jar or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour. Take cotton pads and cut them to size. Soak the cotton pads in the potato juice then apply under each eye. Leave on for at least 20 minutes. Repeat as needed.
If you’re in a rush, just peel off the first layer of the potato then peel two more pieces and apply under each eye.Leave on for 5 minutes then repeat 3 more times.
Happy Detoxing!