Is it true that if you place cut potatoes on the eyes, they get rid of dark circles, because they have some bleaching agent in them?
Thanks
2007-03-20 11:22:43 · 15 answers · asked by pussycat 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
NO its not true .......use cucumber slices instead
2007-03-20 11:25:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many causes of dark circles, from age, heredity, allergies, cold or sinus infection, bone structure and glasses which are not so commonly known.
http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2006/11/27/causes-of-dark-circles/
If you would like to apply home remedies to reduce dark circles, here are some of my suggestions:
Buy a box of regular, old fashioned unflavored gelatin (e.g. Knox) from grocery store. Take a small cup or bowl and put in 1 teaspoon of the gelatin mix. Add one tablespoon of boiling water & stir for a minute. Test it on your wrist to make sure it is not too hot. Then, using a cotton ball, pat it under your eyes as you would an eye cream or gel. Go lie down and listen to some music, or take a bath & let it stay on for at least 30 minutes. Then just rinse it off.Gelatin is very high in Vitamin K & Biotin. It will not remove your dark circles on the first application (but you will notice a difference), but if you do it daily for a week, and then 2-3 times a week for maintenance, you should notice a drastic reduction in dark circles.
http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2007/01/01/special-spa-home-remedy-to-reduce-dark-circles/
2007-03-20 13:34:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really sure, I always thought that if you had dark circles under your eyes, you are lacking in sleep and essential vitamins to your system.
Perhaps this is another avenue to investigate if the spuds don't work!!
2007-03-20 11:34:51 · answer #3 · answered by sarahjanec 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't have bleaching agent but they do have lots of starch and because of that circles faded. My advice: more sleep, more fresh air, more fruits and less of comp :)
2007-03-20 11:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by Everona97 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in potato country and I've never heard of anyone doing it. Not unless it's something new.
2007-03-20 11:26:37 · answer #5 · answered by steve 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never used potatoes used cucumber to reduce puffiness
2007-03-20 11:25:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of that one but if u use cucumber slices tey work wonders.
2007-03-20 11:27:21 · answer #7 · answered by bdgizzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cucumbers are supposed to work, but I wouldn't know...every time I try it, I end up eating them.
2007-03-20 11:46:01 · answer #8 · answered by I am Laurie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read tips on reducing the appearance of cirlces or bags from eyes and home remedies to help you more on this site
2007-03-20 11:32:20 · answer #9 · answered by tuff luv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nooooooo!!!! Do not use potatoes!
Cucumber is the best and ONLY thing to use on your eyes.
2007-03-20 12:21:08 · answer #10 · answered by SUPER-GLITCH 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no try cucumbers or used teabags works a treat
2007-03-20 15:17:36 · answer #11 · answered by lees 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋