“THE EYES ARE THE WINDOW OF THE SOUL”. Everyone of us want to have beautiful eyes, path to which is the healthy skin around eyes. Under eye dark circles and bags are the most common problem faced by teens to wise.

Most common reasons for dark circles:

1. Genetics
2. Sleep deprivation
3. Eye strain
4. Allergies
5. Excessive sun exposure
6. Age

 Home Remedies 

 1. Lifestyle

A. Good sleep – at least 8 hrs of sleep is needed. Adequate sleep reduces strain to eyes also makes dark circles look less prominently.

B. Head elevation- Elevate your head with a few pillows to prevent fluid accumlation under your eyes which can make them look puffy and swollen.

C. Decrease screen time and take frequent breaks to avoid strain to eyes. Blink your eyes often.

D. Cut down on Salty foods- salt causes fluid retention and cause puffiness of face and eyes

E. Avoid alcohol – Alcohol causes dehydration which in turn leads to darkcircles and eye bags.

F. Avoid smoking – Smoking depletes your body’s antioxidant stores which help in collagen build up.

G. Hydrate yourself well

H. Night routine – Improve your night routine by cleansing off the makeup before going to bed and wash your face everyday at night. Makeup products if left overnight can cause irritation , allergi=es and under eye puffiness.

2. Cold compresses

Massage around the eyes with ice cubes covered in a wash cloth. It helps in improving circulation around eyes and also shrink dilated blood vessels, thereby decreasing puffiness of eyes.

3. Green Tea bags

The caffeine in the tea contains powerful antioxidants and may increase blood flow to your skin. It’s also said to protect against UV rays and potentially slow the aging process. Take used green tea bags. Let the tea bags chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Then, squeeze out apply to your under-eye area. Leave the tea bags on for 15 to 30 minutes.

4. Fruits and vegetables

Cucumber, potato , tomato , orange juices massaged around eyes help in decreasing dark circles and under eye puffiness

5. Sunscreen

Do not forget to apply sunscreen around eyes. To prevent photopigmentation sunscreens should be a broad spectrum one protecting against UVA and UVB.

6. Diet

Increase antioxidants and vitamin C rich food in your diet. Any coloured fruits and vegetables like papaya, carrots, pomegranates, oranges etc have lot of antioxidants which is needed for healthy and glowing skin. So include them in your diet.

Before we begin our journey of beautiful skin around eyes just be aware that healthy skin is not a miracle,  it requires commitment.

Dr Deepa K
DDVL, DNB(Cosmetology)
Apollo Clinics, Bengaluru

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Bangalore, 18^th June, 2020: Apollo Clinics a renowned chain of primary healthcare clinics during these unprecedented times, is taking stringent protective’s measures to ensure a safe patient experience in a COVID-19 safe facility. Apollo Clinic has announced Safe OPDs (outpatient departments) catering to those who visit for diagnostic services and avail consultations. This effort addresses their safety concerns through comprehensive measures for protection and disinfection.

Speaking about the Safe OPD initiative, Anand Wasker COO, Apollo Clinics said, “The Apollo Group and Apollo Clinic have consistently set the highest standards in healthcare, going that extra mile to ensure patient safety. The Safe OPD initiative is another step towards creating a superlative patient experience and assurance of safety. We have put in place elaborate measures aimed at dispelling the worries of those visiting Apollo Clinic during the pandemic.”

The Safe OPD measures include mandatory screening of patients for temperature. Safe OPD measures are followed as per guidelines from the ICMR: glass partitions/screens at the registration area, with mandatory social distancing of 6 feet; availability of sanitizers at multiple points across the clinics; strict gatekeeping rules with separate entry and exit points for patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic conditions; single entry and exit points for patients and clinic staff. All Apollo Clinics are regularly sanitized to keep infection at bay.  All doctors, nurses and staff are provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) kits comprising goggles, a face shield, mask, gloves, coveralls/gowns, head and shoe covers. Apollo Clinics have made it mandatory for their staff to wear PPE at all times whilst on the premises.

The Safe OPD initiative has been implemented at Apollo clinics across Hyderabad, Chennai and Bengaluru, starting from June 2020. Appointments for any service can be made by logging on to www.apolloclinic.com  or by calling the helpline, 1860-500-7788.

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