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Windows to the Soul
Dark circles are not just cosmetic. In Ayurveda, they indicate Rasa Dhatu Kshaya (dehydration of nutritional plasma) and high Vata (stress/dryness).
Why Do They Appear?
The skin under the eyes is the thinnest in the body. When you are stressed or sleep-deprived, the body enters "survival mode", diverting blood to vital organs. The blood vessels under the eyes constrict and become visible as dark shadows.
Vata types get grayish/brown circles (dryness). Pitta types get yellowish/purple circles (heat).
Kumkumadi Tailam: The Golden Elixir
This is the gold standard in Ayurveda for eye care. It is a blend of Saffron (Kesar), Sandalwood, and 16 other herbs cooked in goat milk and sesame oil.
How to Use
- Take just 1 drop on your ring finger (the weakest finger).
- Gently massage under the eye in a circular motion for 1 minute before bed.
- Do not wash off. Let the saffron work overnight to lighten pigmentation.
Kitchen Remedies
1. Cucumber & Rose Water
The classic remedy works because it is Cooling (Sheeta). It constricts dilated blood vessels, reducing puffiness instantly.
2. Almond Oil
Rich in Vitamin E. It nourishes the Vata dryness. Apply a drop if you don't have Kumkumadi oil.
3. Cold Milk Pads
Dip cotton pads in cold raw milk and place on eyes for 10 mins. Lactic acid lightens skin while fat moisturizes it.
4. Aloe Vera
Anti-inflammatory. Soothes tired eyes from screen strain.
Trataka: Yoga for Eyes
Candle Gazing (Trataka)
Staring at a computer screen freezes the eye muscles, reducing blood flow. Trataka improves circulation and vision.
- 1. Light a ghee lamp/candle at eye level in a dark room.
- 2. Gaze at the flame without blinking until tears come out.
- 3. Close your eyes and visualize the flame.
- 4. This "tear cleansing" washes out toxins and stress from the eyes.
"I tried every eye cream at Sephora. Kumkumadi Tailam was different. It didn't just sit on top; it absorbed. Combined with Trataka, my eyes look 5 years younger."
Key Result
Visible Reduction