• Causes of dark circles and wrinkles 
• Ingredients and recipes for DIY eye serums 
• How these eye serums can help treat dark circles and wrinkles 
• Pro tips
• Frequently asked questions 

Working late at night can have its own repercussions. Perhaps you were making a presentation all night or went out on a date with your beau. And there’s no denying that binge watching has become the favourite pastime for most people (thanks to the work from home trend). 

If you wake up late, you will not feel the same or look as fresh. You may end up getting tired and with puffy eyes. The most horrific thing is to find dark circles under your eyes. Sleeping four hours or less at night is unhealthy. You need to complete your sleep cycle, else the process of ageing will start sooner than you think.Your tired eyes and dark circles require a DIY serum. Expensive treatments may not help as much, but a DIY solution always works. You need a hydrating and non-toxic eye serum for the dark circles. Looking for the best serum for dark circles? Read the full article to find out three easy DIY eye serum recipes that you can try right now. 

Causes Of Dark Circles And Wrinkles

Dark circles are not exactly the prettiest feature on your face. Even the most beautiful eyes look scary with dark circles and wrinkles. Let's face it: at some stage of life, you will get these wrinkles and dark circles. If you take good care of your skin, maybe you will be able to prevent them from coming. 

In case you’re wondering  why exactly do these dark circles and wrinkles appear in the first place? The causes have been mentioned below: 

• Lack of sleep 
• Poor sleeping habits 
• Body producing more melanin 
• Thinning of skin under your eyes 
• Anaemia or any kind of iron deficiency 
• Hyperpigmentation 
• Allergies like hay fever 
• Rubbing your eyes frequently 
• Genetics 
• Ageing 
• Overexposure to UV rays 
• Dermatitis 
• Poor diet 
• Dehydration 
• Fatigue 
• Smoking
• Depression
• Thyroid 

As you can see, there are many causes, but the good news is that you can use some DIY serums to reduce the appearance of these wrinkles and dark circles. For a more detailed guide on the causes of dark circles, you can look at this blog here.

Please note, that these are not permanent solutions and incase used overlimit, there maybe some risk factors too. 

You need an effective eye serum and that is precisely why we have listed the three easy recipes in the next section. 

Ingredients And Recipes For DIY Eye Serums

If you are ready to invest a little time and make eye serum for dark circles at home, then we have three recipes for you. You would need basic ingredients to get started. 

1. Make a serum using aloe vera gel, coconut oil, rosewater, and almond oil
   

   You would also need a serum bottle with a dropper.
   
   Take one tablespoon of aloe vera gel and mix it up with one tbsp coconut oil. 
   
   Add half a tablespoon of almond oil and two drops of rose water. Mix it well and pour it into a dropper bottle. Drop a few drops near your eyes and massage gently. Let the serum absorb and wake up fresh in the morning.

2. Make a serum using aloe vera gel, coconut oil, rosewater, and almond oil
   

   You need two tsp of ground coffee and coconut/almond oil. Mix it well and let it sit for at least a week. Once you mix it up, use a strainer to get rid of all the coffee grounds. Strain the liquid and store  it in the bottle.
   
   Drip some near your eyes and massage. 

3. Using aloe vera, Vitamin E oil, castor oil, and sweet almond oil to make eye serum 
   

   Although we recommend using coconut oil in all the serums you make, do try and get your hands on vitamin E and sweet almond oil for this recipe. You need to mix aloe vera gel, the oils, and rose water, and apply it under your eyes. . Massaging the affected area is crucial because you have to exfoliate the skin under your eyes. Make sure you are as gentle as you could be because the area under your eyes is sensitive.
   
   All the recipes mentioned above can be prepared at home and does not require too many ingredients. 

How these eye serums can help to treat dark circles and wrinkles

Look in your kitchen and you will find all the ingredients. If not, there are brands like Coco Soul that have the finest and most natural coconut oil and other products. Virgin coconut oil should be your first option for these remedies. 

While aloe vera helps in de-puffing the eyes and acts as a cooling agent, coconut oil helps in nourishing the area around your eyes. Remember, hydration is crucial, and  coconut oil does that job beautifully. 

Almond oil helps in lightening dark circles. Rosewater helps in refreshing your skin. A little massage with a DIY under eye serum for dark circles will lighten the dark circles and make your eyes feel fresh. If you’re not a fan of serums, you can try thse home remedies for dark circles instead.

Pro tips on Making Eye Serum for Dark Circles

Dark circles can make your skin look dull! The best serum for dark circles will make you feel fresh and look youthful. 

The only advice we can give you is to choose coconut oil, almond oil, rose water, and aloe vera from a good brand. There are some brands that offer coconut-infused eye serums too. In case you do not find a good brand, feel free to check out Coco Soul's natural products. 

Frequently Asked Questions On Dark Circles

1. How do you make a serum for dark circles?
   

   Gather all the ingredients like rose water, coconut oil, aloe vera, and almond oil. Mix them well so that the mixture is lump-free. Put it in a dropper and drip some near your eyes. 

2. What can I use at home to get rid of dark circles under my eyes?
   

   There are many ingredients that can be used to make an under eye serum. Use coconut oil, aloe vera, rose water, almond oil, castor oil, etc to prepare a dark circle eye serum. 
   

3. Which serum is best for wrinkles?
   

   Use a serum that includes virgin coconut oil as the key ingredient. It is the best way to get rid of wrinkles and dark circles.