We often see some female friends with dark circles around their eyes, which we often refer to as "panda eyes", making them look tired and lacking energy. This "panda eyes" may look cute on a lovely face, but it can reduce the charm of a beauty-conscious lady.
Dark circles can be divided into two types: blue circles and brown circles. Blue circles are often caused by lack of sleep, eye fatigue, mental stress, anemia, etc. They are the result of poor microcirculation around the eyes and fluid retention. Brown circles, also known as hazy circles, are closely related to aging, sun exposure, impaired blood circulation, blood stasis, and excessive skin dryness.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the liver is closely connected to the eyes. The essence of the five zang and six fu organs is nourished by the eyes, and most dark circles are related to liver and kidney deficiency. Blue circles are related to liver deficiency, brown circles are related to kidney deficiency, and deeper colors indicate blood stasis. After the liver and kidneys are deficient, the kidney essence cannot nourish the liver blood, resulting in a depletion of essence and blood, which manifests as dark circles around the eyes. Therefore, treatment can be focused on the liver, kidney, and blood.
To get rid of the entanglement of "panda eyes" and achieve beauty, one must first "follow the principles of yin and yang, adhere to the techniques and numbers, maintain a balanced diet and regular daily routine, and avoid unnecessary physical exertion", and develop good habits of rest and sleep. Secondly, emotional well-being is important, as the formation of dark circles is related to emotions. Staying up late or experiencing excessive stress can lead to emotional instability and irritability, which can cause liver and kidney yin deficiency. Drinking some chrysanthemum and wolfberry tea can help improve this condition.
Here is an external application called the "Dual Flower Eye Care Formula": 10g of rose flower, 10g of safflower, 10g of gardenia fruit, and 15g of poria cocos. Boil the four ingredients in 200ml of water, soak a piece of gauze in the herbal decoction, and apply it around the eyes for 10 minutes before sleep. Rose flower and safflower promote blood circulation, gardenia fruit clears heat from the three burners, and poria cocos strengthens the spleen and eliminates dampness. This formula is especially beneficial for dark circles accompanied by puffiness, as it helps improve blood circulation, clear heat, and eliminate dampness. However, it should be noted that people with sensitive skin should use it with caution. If any discomfort occurs during application, remove it immediately and rinse with water.
