Treating Under Eye Circles with Essential Oils

Essential oils are a popular method of treating all sorts of cosmetic blemishes naturally and in the comfort of your own home. Essential oils have even been shown to temporarily reduce the appearance of eye puffiness and darkness. But the question is, can using essential oils help you get rid of your dark circles? And if so, which should you use?

Well first off, "essential oils" is a very broad term. The essential oil of a plant is simply the concentrated aroma of that plant in liquid form, which is the only thing essential oils have in common. Each different plant offers different benefits, and some can actually be very dangerous if ingested or applied to the skin.
So which essential oils are safe to use? Here is a list of some of the most commonly used essential oils for treating dark circles (and their benefits):

• Almond Oil - This essential oil contains palmitic acid and retinol, and is also an excellent moisturizer for softening and smoothing skin.
• Chamomile Oil - This soothing, anti-anxiety herb is great for dark circles in two ways. For one, drinking chamomile alleviates stress while offering deep, uninterrupted sleep. For another, applying chamomile essential oil directly under the eyes has an anti-inflammatory affect.
• Witch Hazel - Witch-hazel has been clinically shown to shrink and contract swollen blood vessels, such as the capillary vessels that cause dark circles under the eyes. It does this by encouraging increased blood flow to the blood vessels beneath the eyes. Witch hazel also contains Chrysin, a natural anti-inflammatory agent that reduces puffiness around the eyes.
• Eucalyptus Oil - Like chamomile and witch hazel, eucalyptus oil can reduce puffiness and swelling around the eyes. However, eucalyptus oil is toxic unless used in very low levels.
• Rose and Sandalwood Oil - While neither of these essential oils offer any direct therapeutic benefits, steaming your face with rose or sandalwood oil diluted in the water is a beautifully refreshing way to hydrate dry, dehydrated skin.

Side Effects of Using Essential Oils

Eucalyptus oil can cause systemic toxicity topically through the skin, so we do not recommend using this essential oil to treat your dark circles. In fact, essential oils are so highly concentrated, that they cannot be applied directly at all unless they've been diluted.
Essential oils can cause serious side effects if applied on the skin, including:

• Severe Irritation
• Allergic Reactions
• Rash
• Blurred Vision
• Periorbital Edema
• Hepatotoxicity
• Blindness

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